Home occupations in the residential districts shall comply with the following regulations:

(1)

There shall be no stock-in-trade other than products manufactured on the premises unless otherwise approved by the zoning board of appeals by special use permit as provided for by article XIII.

(2)

A home occupation shall be conducted within a dwelling or in an accessory building not to exceed 500 square in area.

(3)

There shall be no outdoor storage of supplies or equipment outside the building.

(4)

There shall be no external alteration of the dwelling or accessory building in which a home occupation is conducted, and the existence of a home occupation shall not be apparent beyond the boundaries of the site, except for a nameplate in accord with the provisions of article XI, signs.

(5)

No more than one non-residential employee shall be involved in the conduct of the home occupation.

(6)

No motor power other than electrically operated motors shall be used in connection with a home occupation.

(7)

A home occupation shall not create any radio or television interference or create noise in excess of the standards set forth in the city ordinances.

(8)

No unreasonable odor, liquid, or solid waste shall be emitted, and no storage or use of toxic materials and/or chemicals that are utilized in connection with a home occupation shall be permitted in any residential district.

(9)

Not more than one truck of not more than one ton pickup capacity and no semitrailers incidental to a home occupation shall be kept on the site.

(10)

A home occupation shall not create pedestrian, automobile, or truck traffic significantly in excess of the normal amount in the zoning district.

(Ord. No. 4377-20, 11-9-20)

(a)

Permits for home occupation are required, and application may be made in the zoning office of the city. A period of 15 days shall be allowed for staff review of the request for a permit. Should the zoning officer make an unfavorable decision, the applicant may appeal the decision in accordance with the appeal procedures set forth in section 102-32.

(b)

A fee of $25.00 is established and is payable upon issuance of a permit.

Home occupations are subject to inspections by the city zoning staff personnel. Inspections will be conducted during the working day, and the person to whom the permit was issued shall be present when the inspection takes place.

(a)

Grounds for revocation. Revocation of a home occupation permit may be made for the following reasons:

(1)

Any change in the use for which the permit was issued.

(2)

Failure to allow inspections.

(3)

Failure to remit the permit fee.

(4)

Noncompliance with any of the provisions of this article.

(5)

Violation of any city ordinance or state or federal law.

(b)

Fines. Failure to abate a violation of this article after notification by the city will cause the permittee to be subject to a fine of $50.00 to $500.00 a day for each day the violation exists.