The uses of land and buildings permitted in the several districts established by this title are designated by listing the principal uses permitted. In addition to such principal uses, it is the intent of this title and this section to permit in each district those uses customarily incidental to any principal use permitted in the district. Such permitted incidental uses are specifically listed as set out in Section 17.52.020, and any listed use is permitted on the same lot with the principal use to which it is incidental.

(Prior code § 17.44.010 (part))

A.

Accessory uses for dwelling premises are as follows:

1.

Private garages or off-street parking spaces incidental to a dwelling located in a residential district may not exceed the following capacity:

a.

Single-family dwelling: Spaces or garages for four passenger vehicles,

b.

Two-family dwelling: Spaces or garages for four passenger vehicles,

c.

Multiple-family dwelling: Spaces or garages for three passenger vehicles per dwelling unit,

d.

Group dwelling: Spaces or garages for one and one-half passenger vehicles per sleeping room;

2.

Private greenhouse, vegetable, fruit, or flower garden from which no products are sold or offered for sale;

3.

Children's playhouse, and playground equipment;

4.

Shed, tool room for storage of equipment used in grounds or building maintenance but not including stable, chickenhouse, or other buildings to house agricultural livestock;

5.

No more than two dogs or cats four months of age or older;

6.

Private kennel;

7.

Customary domestic use, but not including horses, poultry or agricultural livestock;

8.

Private swimming pool and bathhouse;

9.

Statuary, trellises, barbecue stove or similar ornamental or landscaping features;

10.

Passenger vehicles as used herein shall mean and include automobiles, motorized campers, or pickup trucks licensed for a gross vehicle weight not to exceed ten thousand pounds;

11.

Church:

a.

Parish house, together with any use accessory to a dwelling as herein listed,

b.

Religious education building,

c.

Bulletin board not to exceed twenty square feet in area,

d.

Off-street parking lot for the use without charge of members and visitors to the church.

(Prior code § 17.44.010(A))

A.

Home occupation is permitted in a dwelling customarily incidental to the principal use as a dwelling subject to the following limitations:

1.

No person other than a member of the immediate family occupying a dwelling is employed, except domestic help;

2.

No stock in trade is displayed or sold upon the premises;17.52.030

3.

No alteration of the dwelling unit or accessory buildings that change the character thereof as residential. If the activity for which a home occupation is requested is conducted at the residence, it shall be conducted wholly within the dwelling or an accessory building.

4.

No illuminated sign is used, and no sign other than one giving the name and occupation, and not more than one square foot in area, is displayed;

5.

No more than twenty-five percent of the area of one story of the building is devoted to the home occupation;

6.

No equipment shall be used in such a home occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference, no equipment or process shall be used which creates visual or audible interference in any radio or television receivers off the premises;

7.

The home occupation shall be deemed to be both site specific and owner specific; thus, the use of a portion of a structure as a home occupation will not permit a subsequent owner an automatic home occupation designation. The new owner will be required to meet all of the criteria contained in this section.

B.

The following activities are prohibited from home occupation under this section:

1.

Motor and motorized vehicle or boat repair of any kind, to include body and engine work, upholstery and glass repair, and audio system work;

2.

Prefabrication of building construction components such as, but not limited to, cabinets and heating and cooling systems;

3.

Furniture, electronics, and appliance sales, repair, renovation, and storage;

C.

An applicant may apply for a home occupation permit by filling out the application available at the city's public works department at city hall. If the applicant's home is within the city limits, the applicant must additionally apply for a city business license. The city's planning department shall approve/disapprove the applications within seven business days or receipt of the application(s) and payment of the required fee(s). An applicant may appeal an adverse decision or denial of his/her application(s) to the city council by delivering a written appeal to the city clerk within ten business days of the adverse decision. The city council's decision on the appeal is final.

D.

The city council shall establish or set the application fees for this section by resolution.

E.

Violation of the conditions and terms of the City's permit or approval for the home occupation by the applicant shall be grounds for cancellation or revocation of the permit or approval and, if within the city limits, revocation or non-renewal of the previously issued business license. An applicant may appeal the cancellation or revocation decision of the planning department to the city council. The city council's decision is final.

(Ord. 00-2, 2000; Ord. 1064, 1993; Ord. 886, 1986; prior code § 17.44.010(B))

(Ord. No. O12-06, 11-6-12)