A customary home occupation is a gainful occupation or profession conducted by members of a family residing on the premises and conducted entirely within the dwelling.

(Ord. of 12-2003, § 16-5)

The following customary home occupations, subject to the requirements of the definition provided in this division, are permitted as customary home occupations:

(1)

Barbershops and beauty shops operated by not more than two members of the residence.

(2)

Artist, dressmaker, seamstress, tailor and interior decorator.

(3)

The professional office of architect, accountant, lawyer, engineer, doctor or dentist.

(4)

Teaching, including tutoring, musical instruction, or dancing, but limited to three pupils at a given time.

(5)

Any similar use which upon review by the zoning board is deemed to be a home occupation by reason or acceptance as a home occupation in the community.

(Ord. of 12-2003, § 16-5)

Before a home occupation shall be permitted, property owners within a 1,500-foot radius shall be notified at least 15 days prior to a meeting of the city zoning board, which shall grant a home occupation permit upon showing that this section has been complied with.

A home occupation permit may be denied by the zoning board if, in their judgment, such occupation will be hazardous or injurious to the welfare of the community, and that this article has not been complied with.

(a)

Generally. Customary home occupations shall meet the following requirements:

(1)

The office must be situated in the same dwelling unit as the home of the occupant.

(2)

The residential character of that dwelling unit may not be changed.

(3)

There shall be not more than one assistant employed other than the immediate members of the family residing on the property.

(4)

The necessary functions of the home occupation shall not occupy over 20 percent of the floor area of the dwelling unit.

(b)

Exterior appearance. Dwellings housing customary home occupations shall display no stock in trade outside the dwelling, and no alteration to any building shall indicate from the exterior that the building is being utilized in whole or in part for any purposes other than a residential unit, including permitted accessory buildings.

(c)

Signs. The dwelling may display one nameplate or sign for each dwelling unit, subject to city sign regulations, indicating the name of the occupant or any permitted occupation, excluding flashing or animated types.

(Ord. of 12-2003, § 16-5)

Where special equipment is used, the building and technical codes of the city shall govern installation, including electrical wiring and plumbing.