§ 22-651. Home occupations.

A home occupation shall be allowed in a bona fide dwelling unit, subject to the following requirements:

(1)

No person other than members of the family residing on the premises shall be engaged in such occupation.

(2)

The use of the dwelling unit for the home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants, and shall under no circumstances change the residential character of the structure.

(3)

There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of such home occupation, other than one (1) sign not exceeding one (1) square foot in area, non-illuminated, mounted flat against the wall of the principal building not more than two (2) feet from the main entrance of the residence.

(4)

No home occupation shall occupy more than twenty (20) percent of the floor area of the residence.

(5)

No traffic shall be generated by such occupation in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood, and any need for parking generated by the home occupation shall be met off the street and not in a front yard.

(6)

The home occupation must not interfere with the quiet enjoyment of other residential properties due to noise, vibration, odors, or other reasons.

(7)

Outdoor storage of materials is not permitted.

(8)

A home occupation is subject to all locally assessed business taxes.

(Ord. No. 2013-01, § 5(Attach., § 7.02.01), 7-9-13)