Home occupations will be permitted when they meet the following general requirements:

(1)

The exterior appearance of the dwelling shall not be altered in such a manner nor shall the occupation in the residence be conducted in such a way as to cause the premises to differ from its residential character in exterior appearance.

(2)

The use may not emit smoke beyond that which normally occurs in the applicable zoning district, nor shall it emit dust, vibration, odor, smoke, fumes, glare, electrical interference, interference to radio and television reception, or other nuisance, and shall not be volatile or present a fire hazard, nor may the occupation discharge into any waterway, stream, lake or into the ground or a septic tank any waste which will be dangerous or a nuisance to persons or animals or which will damage plants or crops.

(3)

No home occupation shall involve the use of electric or mechanical equipment that would change the fire rating of the structure in which the home occupation is conducted.

(4)

The following are strictly prohibited as home occupations;

a.

Car washes;

b.

Commercial automotive repair garages;

c.

Truck terminals abattoirs;

d.

Paint, petroleum, and chemical plants;

e.

Any occupation which involves the bulk storage of liquid petroleum, gasoline, kerosene, or other flammable liquids;

f.

Funeral homes and mortuaries;

g.

Massage parlors;

h.

Establishments for the sale of reading or viewing material of a pornographic nature;

i.

Movie theaters;

j.

Animal hospitals and kennels; and

k.

Bottled gas sales establishments.

(Code 1995, § 155.080; Ord. of 6-1-1992)

In addition, home occupations are divided into three classes according to lot size and degree of potential nuisance, as follows:

(1)

Class A. Class A home occupations are permitted on any size residential lot and must meet all of the following requirements:

a.

Only two persons other than occupants of the dwelling shall be engaged in each occupation.

b.

No more than 25 percent of the total actual floor area of the dwelling or 500 square feet, whichever is less, shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation. In addition, one accessory building not exceeding 50 percent of the dwelling's actual floor area may be allowed as a conditional use in connection with the home occupation, to house commercial vehicles and/or for the storage of materials used in connection with the home occupation. The accessory building may not be used for manufacturing, process, instruction, sales, service, or other work in connection with the home occupation. All lot coverage, dimensional, and other requirements of this chapter must be met by such accessory building. Such accessory building must resemble a residential garage. A sketch of the proposed building and list of the materials to be used on the outside must be submitted with the application for a conditional use permit.

c.

No outdoor sales or storage shall be permitted in connection with the home occupation.

(2)

Class B. Class B home occupations are permitted on residential lots which are one acre or larger in size and meet all of the following requirements:

a.

Only four persons other than occupants of the dwelling shall be engaged in such occupations.

b.

No more than 50 percent of the total actual floor area of the dwelling or 800 square feet, whichever is less, shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation. In addition, one accessory building, not exceeding 50 percent of the dwelling's floor area, will be allowed to house commercial vehicles, store materials, and conduct the home occupation. All lot coverage, dimensional, and other requirements of this chapter must be met by the accessory building.

c.

No outdoor sales or storage shall be permitted in connection with the home occupation.

(3)

Class C. Class C home occupations are permitted on residential lots which are five acres or larger in size, a minimum of 350 feet in width at the building line, and meet all of the following requirements:

a.

The exterior appearance of the dwelling shall not be altered and shall continue to be used primarily as a dwelling.

b.

Only five persons other than occupants of the dwelling shall be engaged in such home occupation.

c.

The home occupation may be conducted within the dwelling, but in no case shall it occupy more than 50 percent of the dwelling. In addition, the home occupation may also be conducted within an accessory building on the lot, but such accessory building shall not exceed 2,000 square feet. Such accessory building shall be located only within the rear yard of the dwelling, and shall be set back at least 50 feet from all exterior property lines.

d.

Adequate off-street parking shall be provided for all employees, customers, and home occupation vehicles used in conjunction with the home occupation.

(Code 1995, § 155.081; Ord. of 6-1-1992)