The purpose of this Article is to provide for the operation of limited commercial activities within residential zoning districts. The standards for home occupations herein are intended to ensure compatibility with the residential character of the neighborhood and its permitted uses.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)

Home occupations shall constitute permitted accessory uses if they are clearly secondary and incidental in relation to the residential use of the primary building. Uses such as motor vehicle repair and/or body shops, medical clinics, hospitals, bed and breakfast establishments, animal clinics/hospitals, retail businesses or any similar uses generating more than occasional or minimal vehicular traffic are not considered home occupations.

A home occupation shall be allowed as a permitted use, in residential provided that:

(1)

Such use shall be conducted only within the principal dwelling. The use of detached accessory structures shall not be allowed for home occupations.

(2)

Such use shall be conducted only by the occupants thereof, plus not more than one (1) nonresident employee.

(3)

Such use shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the residence as a dwelling and shall not change the character thereof.

(4)

The total area used for such purpose shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the first-floor area of the principal dwelling.

(5)

There shall be no exterior advertising of the home occupation.

(6)

There shall be only limited and incidental sale of products made by the residents and conducted on the site.

(7)

There shall be no outside storage on the premises of materials or equipment used in connection with the home occupation.

(8)

There shall be no excessive or offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare or light noticeable or extending beyond the lot.

(9)

Traffic shall not be generated which significantly affects the residential character of an area.

(10)

Such use shall comply with all applicable development guides, building codes, fire codes, health regulations, and any other applicable local, state or federal regulations. The permissions granted or implied by this Article shall not be construed as an exemption from such regulation.

(Ord. 22-02 Art. 4)