Home-based occupations, unless specifically prohibited, may be conducted in all residential districts under the following provisions:

(1)

There shall be no display of goods or advertising visible from any street.

(2)

A non-illuminated nameplate, not exceeding one square foot in area, may be displayed, providing the name is affixed flat against the exterior surface at a position not more than two feet distance from the main entrance to the residence.

(3)

No persons except members of the immediate family of the proprietor of a home-based occupation who resides upon the premises shall be employed in any home-based occupation.

(Code 1967, § 29-120; Code 1987, § 20-211; Ord. No. 460, § 10.01, 7-16-1963)

The following are prohibited home-based occupations, unless shown that they will not be a public nuisance:

(1)

Barber shop;

(2)

Beauty shop;

(3)

Public dining facility;

(4)

Antique or gift shop;

(5)

Film developing or processing;

(6)

Fortunetelling or clairvoyance;

(7)

Repair shop, excepting fine watch repair;

(8)

Any use involving chemicals or matters of energy that may create or cause to be created hazards dangerous to the public health, safety and welfare.

(Code 1967, § 29-121; Code 1987, § 20-212; Ord. No. 460, § 10.02, 7-16-1963)

Before conducting home-based operations, a permit must be obtained from the director who has the authority to refuse if, in the director's opinion, it would be a public nuisance even though the home-based occupation is not specifically prohibited by this chapter. Appeals shall be decided by the board of adjustment.

(Code 1967, § 29-122; Code 1987, § 20-213; Ord. No. 460, § 10.03, 7-16-1963)