These regulations are provided so that certain Incidental and Accessory Uses May be established in Residential Developments under conditions, which will ensure their compatibility with the neighborhood. They are intended to protect the rights of residents to engage in certain Home Occupations that are harmonious with a residential environment.

(Ord. 0-08-03 § 2 (part), 2003)

An Application for a Home Occupation Permit Shall be made at the Community Development Department. Information Shall be provided to ensure that the Use complies with the applicable requirements listed in this chapter and Chapter 18.50 of this Code. Additional information May be requested by the Department. The Application for a Home Occupation Shall not be valid unless a current Business License is also obtained from the City.

(Ord. 0-08-03 § 2 (part), 2003)

A.

The Home Occupation Shall be an Incidental and Accessory Use and Shall not change the principal character of the Dwelling Unit.

B.

There Shall be no Employees other than members of the residential Family living in the residence.

C.

There Shall be no Use of Materials or equipment not recognized as being customarily found and Used in Residential Zones.

D.

The Use Shall not generate Pedestrian or vehicular traffic beyond that normally found in the Zone in which it is located.

E.

The Home Occupation Shall not involve the Use of commercial Vehicles for delivery of Materials to or from the Premises for Commercial Purposes.

F.

There Shall be no outside storage of Materials and/or supplies.

G.

The Use Shall not involve the placement of Signs, except those Permitted by Chapter 18.50 of this Code.

H.

Not more than one room in a Dwelling or an Accessory Structure Shall be Used for the Home Occupation.

I.

In no way Shall the appearance of the Structure be so altered or the conduct of the Home Occupation within the Structure be such that the Structure May reasonably be recognized as serving a nonresidential Use. The architecture, color, Materials, construction and lighting of the exterior of the Structure Shall be reasonably compatible with surrounding residences.

J.

There Shall be no Use of utilities beyond that normally required for Use of the Property for residential purposes.

K.

There Shall be no direct Sales of products or merchandise from the home.

(Ord. 0-08-03 § 2 (part), 2003)

Notwithstanding the matrix of Uses Permitted in each Zone contained in Section 18.06.060, a Home Occupation established in a Residential Zone within a residence listed on the City Register of Historic and Scenic Resources Shall be an Incidental and Accessory Use and Shall not change the principal character of the Dwelling Unit. It Shall comply with the Following:

A.

There Shall be no Employees other than members of the residential Family living in the residence.

B.

The Use Shall not generate Pedestrian or vehicular traffic beyond that normally found in the zone in which it is located.

C.

The Home Occupation Shall not involve the Use of commercial Vehicles for delivery of Materials to or from the Premises for Commercial Purposes.

D.

There Shall be no outside storage of Materials and/or supplies.

E.

The Use Shall not involve the placement of Signs, except those Permitted by Chapter 18.50 of this Code.

F.

In no way Shall the appearance of the Structure be so altered or the conduct of the Home Occupation within the Structure be such that the Structure May reasonably be recognized as serving a nonresidential Use. The architecture, color, Materials, construction and lighting of the exterior of the Structure Shall be reasonably compatible with surrounding residences.

G.

There Shall be no Use of utilities beyond that normally required for Use of the Property for residential purposes.

H.

All Permitted accessory retail Sales activities Shall only operate between the hours of nine a.m. and nine p.m. seven Days a week.

(Ord. 0-08-03 § 2 (part), 2003)

The Following Uses by the nature of the investment or operation are deemed to have a pronounced and deleterious effect on surrounding residential Uses and, once started, tend to rapidly increase beyond the limits Permitted for Home Occupations. They substantially impair the public health, safety and welfare of Persons residing in a neighborhood and are prohibited in all Residential Zones. Such Uses, include, but are not limited to Following:

A.

Auto repair;

B.

Barber and beauty shops;

C.

Bicycle repair;

D.

Carpentry work;

E.

Dance instruction;

F.

Laundering services;

G.

Medical and dental offices;

H.

Painting of Vehicles, trailers and boats;

I.

Photo developing;

J.

Photo studios;

K.

Private Schools with organized classes, except as Permitted by California Health and Safety Code for Day care Uses.

L.

Radio and television repair;

M.

Upholstering;

N.

Welding.

(Ord. 0-08-03 § 2 (part), 2003)

The Community Development Director May revoke any Home Occupation Permit for noncompliance with conditions set in approving the Application in accordance with the requirements of Section 18.58.070 of this Code. Upon submittal of a timely Appeal, the Decision of the Community Development Director Shall be stayed pending Resolution of the Appeal.

(Ord. 0-08-03 § 2 (part), 2003)