It is the intent of this Chapter to provide for limited commercial and industrial uses in conjunction with a dwelling which are more extensive than home occupations, but which, like home occupations, do not alter or disturb the residential or rural nature of the premises or its surroundings. Such limited commercial and industrial uses are known as cottage industries and are defined within this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 40(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

(A)

Cottage industries are permitted upon issuance of an Administrative Permit.

(B)

An administrative permit for a Cottage Industry may be granted for an unlimited period of years, unless the Zoning Administrator determines that a shorter period is more appropriate to ensure conformance with the intent and standards of this Section or other applicable requirements.

(C)

Findings of compatibility must be made before the administrative permit is granted.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 40(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

(A)

The particular uses conducted by the cottage industry, and their operation and appearance, shall not change or disturb the residential or rural character of the premises or its surroundings.

(B)

The use is environmentally sound regarding the project site and region.

(C)

No additional service demands will be created by the use.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 40(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

Cottage Industries—Limited shall conform to the following requirements:

(A)

Not more than two (2) employees working on the premises in addition to the members of the family residing on the premises;

(B)

The cottage industry shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to the use of the premises for residential purposes;

(C)

Multiple uses may be permitted within the cottage industry. The total area occupied by all uses within the cottage industry, including storage, shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet;

(D)

All aspects of the cottage industry shall be located and conducted within a dwelling unit or enclosed accessory building(s), with the exception of outdoor storage of materials, products or vehicles as specifically provided by the administrative permit when completely screened from the street and adjoining properties. There shall be no other change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, except one (1) nonilluminated sign not exceeding four (4) square feet;

(E)

The sale of merchandise not produced on the premises (except mail order only businesses) shall be incidental and accessory to the merchandise or service produced by the cottage industry and shall not be advertised in any manner;

(F)

Not more than ten (10) customers or clients shall come to the premises during any one (1) day. Not more than three (3) delivery vehicles shall access the premises each day;

(G)

Large vehicles or construction equipment (such as trucks of over one (1) ton rating) shall not be operated, maintained, or parked in public view in connection with a cottage industry, except to the extent customarily used by residents in the surrounding neighborhood on their own property. Not more than one (1) vehicle for servicing may be parked in public view;

(H)

No equipment or process used in the cottage industry shall create noise, vibration, glare, fumes, dust, odors, smoke, electrical interference or other impacts in excess of those customarily generated by single-family residential uses in the neighborhood, nor shall noise exceed the one- or two-family residential standards in Appendix C at the property line.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 40(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

Cottage Industries—General shall conform to the following requirements:

(A)

Not more than three (3) employees working on the premises in addition to the members of the family residing on the premises;

(B)

The cottage industry shall be incidental and subordinate to the use of the premises for residential purposes;

(C)

Multiple uses are permitted within a cottage industry. The area occupied by all uses within the cottage industry, including storage, shall not exceed two thousand (2,000) square feet. All aspects of the cottage industry shall be located and conducted within a dwelling unit or enclosed accessory building(s), except as specifically provided by the administrative permit;

(D)

One (1) nonilluminated sign not to exceed four (4) square feet shall be permitted;

(E)

The sale of merchandise not produced on the premises (except mail order only businesses) shall be incidental to the merchandise or service produced by the cottage industry and shall not be advertised in any manner;

(F)

Not more than ten (10) customers or clients shall come to premises during any one (1) day, restricted to the hours 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The use and parking of large vehicles or construction equipment (such as trucks of over one (1) ton rating, or vehicles being repaired shall be regulated by the administrative permit;

(G)

No equipment or process used shall create noise, vibration, glare, fumes, dust, odors, smoke, electrical interference or other impacts in excess of those customarily generated by single-family residential uses in the neighborhood, nor shall noise exceed the one (1) or two (2) family residential standards in Appendix A at the nearest off-site dwelling unit.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 40(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

(A)

The following uses may be conducted as Cottage Industries—Limited in the S-R, RR-1, RR-2, R-C, and C-1 Districts, subject to securing an Administrative permit and compliance with the criteria in Section 20.160.020:

Administrative and business offices;

Animal sales and services—household pets;

Automotive and equipment—repairs, light;

Building maintenance services;

Business equipment sales and services;

Custom manufacturing;

Food and beverage preparation—without consumption;

Mail order businesses;

Medical services;

Personal services;

Repair services, consumer.

(B)

The following uses may be conducted as Cottage Industries—General in the RR-5, RR-10, U-R, A-G, R-L, F-L and T-P zoning districts, subject to securing an Administrative permit and compliance with the criteria in Section 20.160.025:

Administrative and business offices;

Agricultural sales and services;

Animal sales and services—household pets;

Automotive and equipment—repairs, light;

Automotive and equipment—repairs, heavy;

Building maintenance services;

Business equipment sales and services;

Construction sales and services;

Custom manufacturing;

Food and beverage preparation—without consumption;

Forest production and processing—commercial woodlots;

Mail order businesses;

Packing and processing—all types;

Personal services;

Repair services, consumer.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 40(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)

Where a use permitted in this chapter is permitted in a zoning district without the necessity of obtaining an Administrative permit the regulations of the zoning district shall apply.

(Ord. No. 4538, § 40(Exh. A), 9-10-2024)