This section regulates cottage food operations conducted in dwelling units, where the dwelling unit is allowed in compliance with Article 44-2 (Zoning Classifications, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards). Cottage food operations are permitted in residential dwellings subject to the following rules and standards.

(a) The applicant for the cottage food operation permit shall be the individual who conducts the cottage food operation from his or her dwelling unit and is the owner of the cottage food operation. The permit shall not be transferable to another operator nor transferable to another site.

(b) No more than one cottage food employee, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 113758(b)(1), and not including a family member or household member of the cottage food operator, shall be permitted on the premises of the cottage food operation.

(c) The cottage food operation shall be registered or permitted by the County health officer in accordance with Section 114365 of the California Health and Safety Code. Cottage food operations shall comply with all California Health and Safety Code requirements.

(d) The use shall be conducted within the kitchen of the subject dwelling unit except for attached rooms within the dwelling that are used exclusively for storage or bookkeeping. No greater than twenty-five percent of the dwelling, or fifty percent of an accessory building, may be used for the cottage food operations.

(e) There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the dwelling unit or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of such cottage food operation, with the exception of one sign not to exceed two square feet.

(f) Except for vehicle parking, no outdoor portions of the premises shall be utilized for cottage food operation including outdoor sales and visitation.

(g) No greater than one visitor’s vehicle and one non-resident employee’s vehicle shall be parked on site at any time. All on site vehicle parking shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the County Code.

(h) Direct sales of products from the site of the cottage food operation shall be conducted by prior appointment only, and shall not exceed more than ten visitors in any single day. No customers of the cottage food operation shall be permitted to dine at the premises.

(i) Direct sales and cottage food operation related deliveries shall not occur between the hours of eight p.m. and seven a.m.

(j) Gross annual sales shall not exceed the dollar amounts specified in California Health and Safety Code Section 113758. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))