(a)

Intent. It is the intent of this article to permit flexibility in the use of certain occupations within the confines of the dwelling, which is clearly secondary to use of the dwelling for living purposes and does not change the character thereof or have any exterior evidence of such secondary use.

(b)

Districts. Home occupations are allowed in A-1 (agricultural) and all residential zoning districts.

(c)

Criteria. Home occupations shall meet the following criteria:

(1)

Said use shall be conducted solely within the confines of the main dwelling and shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the floor area;

(2)

No home occupation nor any storage of goods, equipment, materials, or products connected with a home occupation shall be allowed in accessory buildings or garages, attached or detached;

(3)

No mechanical, electrical, or other equipment which produces noise, electrical, or magnetic interference, vibration, heat, glare, or other nuisances outside the residential or accessory structure shall be used;

(4)

No more than one (1) employee, other than the residents of the dwelling, shall be employed in the conduct of a home occupation;

(5)

No more than one (1) home occupation shall be permitted within any single dwelling unit;

(6)

On-premises retail sales are prohibited;

(7)

No more than one (1) vehicle shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation and any such vehicle, which is of commercial type with advertising or other such characteristics which distinguish it from a private automobile, shall be stored in an enclosed garage when not in use; and

(8)

A small, unilluminated nameplate identifying the business cannot exceed two (2) square feet.

(d)

Examples. The following are examples of permitted home occupations:

(1)

Homebound employment of a physically, mentally or emotionally handicapped person who is unable to work away from home by reason of his disability;

(2)

Office facilities for salesmen, sales representatives, and manufacturers' representatives when no retail or wholesale sales are made or transacted on the premises;

(3)

Studio or office of an artist, musician, photographer, craftsman, writer, tailor, seamstress, accountants, architects, hairstylists, brokers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, insurance agents, or similar person provided that the existence of the home occupation will not increase the number of average daily automobile trips generated by the residence in which the home occupation is located.

(Ord. No. 6143, § II, 12-6-12)