A home occupation as defined by these regulations requires review and approval by the Governing Body and also review and a recommendation by any Planning Commission established by the Governing Body. Home occupations shall be reviewed based on the following criteria:

1.

Only residents of the dwelling may be engaged in the home occupation, with the exception that employment of one (1) person not residing in the dwelling may be permitted.

2.

The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the dwelling and shall not change the residential character of the building and lot.

3.

Only vehicles used primarily as passenger vehicles shall be permitted in connection with the conduct of a home occupation.

4.

No external alterations of the dwelling solely for the accommodation of a home occupation are permitted, with the exception of one (1) additional outside entrance for business use.

5.

Use of a building for home occupation shall not exceed twenty-five (25%) percent of one (1) floor of the principal building. Home occupations are not permitted, in whole or part, within accessory buildings.

6.

A business license shall be obtained from the Town of Alto prior to the operation of any home occupation. Said business license shall require approval by the Governing Body, or its designated representative, if any.

7.

The following uses are allowable as home occupations (not all inclusive): Tutoring, consultation and instruction in music, dance, arts, crafts and similar subjects, limited to six (6) students at one time; day care centers serving three (3) or less persons, professional services (i.e., attorneys, architects, accountants, realtors, insurance and travel agents; secretarial services and answering services); mail order and general offices not involving storage of equipment, materials or vehicles; phone solicitations; beauty salons and barber shops limited to two patrons at a time; food catering and home products sales agents.

The failure of a home occupation licensee to comply with any of the above conditions shall be reasonable grounds for revocation of a home occupation business license.