Fairfax City Zoning Code
§ 260-16
Home occupations.
A.
Home occupations shall be permitted in all zones, provided the home occupation is clearly and obviously subordinate to the main use or dwelling unit for residential purposes. Home occupations shall be conducted wholly within the primary structure or existing accessory building on the premises.
B.
Conditions.
(1)
The home occupation shall not exceed 25% of the floor area of the primary structure and 50% of an accessory building on the premises.
(2)
Other than those related by blood, marriage, or adoption, no more than one person may be employed in the home occupation.
(3)
There shall be no exterior display or storage of goods on said premises.
(4)
Inventory and supplies shall not occupy more than 50% of the area permitted to be used as a home occupation.
(5)
There shall be no more than one advertising sign displayed on the premises and said sign shall not exceed two square feet in area, the location shall be facade signage.
(6)
Home occupations involving auto repair or maintenance, beauty shops, or barber shops shall require a conditional use permit.
(7)
Sales and services to patrons shall be arranged by appointment and scheduled so that not more than one patron vehicle is on the premise at the same time.
(8)
Two additional parking spaces shall be provided on the premises, except only one need be provided if the home occupation does not have an employee.