Elmer City Zoning Code
§ 25-19.2
Home Occupations.
[Ord. No. 79-4 § 3.14]
a.
A home occupation as defined by this chapter shall be permitted as an accessory use for a single-family detached dwelling unit in the specified zoning districts provided that the following standards are observed:
1.
The home occupation shall be operated by a family member residing on the premises. No more than two nonresident employees may be employed to assist in the profession, business, or service.
2.
No more than 25% of the gross habitable floor area of the residential structure or more than 300 square feet of an accessory use shall be used or occupied by the home occupation.
3.
Adequate off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the site plan review design standards. The parking shall not reduce the parking requirements of the residential structure and shall not encroach on any required yard areas.
4.
The residential character of the lot, building, and area shall not be changed. No occupational sounds shall be audible at any property line and no equipment utilized which will result in radio or television interference. No goods or products may be displayed which may be visible from the street.
5.
The sale of goods or commodities shall only be permitted if they have been produced on the premises or if they are incidental to a service provided on the premises.
b.
The Zoning Officer shall decide whether a use meets the home occupation and standards listed in this chapter. If the Officer is unable to decide whether a proposed use is a "home occupation" or whether a use violates the standards of this section, the Land Use Board shall make the final determination.