It is the intent of this article to allow as home occupations only those uses that conform to the standards of this article. In general, a home occupation is an accessory use so located and conducted that the average neighbor, under normal circumstances, would not be aware of its existence. The standards for home occupations are intended to ensure compatibility with other permitted uses and the residential character of the neighborhood and to maintain the subordinate and incidental status of the home occupation.

(Code 1981, § 10-7-13.A)

Home occupations shall be permitted only in accordance with the following use regulations:

(1)

Location. A home occupation may be conducted in any dwelling unit in any zoning district in which dwelling units are permitted. Use of detached accessory buildings or structures for the home occupation is prohibited.

(2)

Allowable square footage. The home occupation shall be subordinate and incidental to the principal use of the building or structure for residential purposes, and not more than 20 percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit shall be devoted to the home occupation. Any area used for the storage of materials used in conjunction with the home occupation shall be included in the mentioned amount.

(3)

Employees. No more than one person other than the permanent residents of the dwelling unit shall be employed in the home occupation.

(4)

Structural alterations. Structural alterations necessary to accommodate a home occupation are prohibited.

(5)

Sale of goods. No article shall be sold or offered for sale except as may be produced on the premises. All other sales or provision of goods or services must be conducted off-premises unless by telephone.

(6)

Manufacturing. Any production on the premises shall not involve the conduct of a manufacturing business typically only permitted in the I-1 limited industrial district.

(7)

Number of students or clients for instructional or day care services. Effective July 1, 1994, home occupations involving instruction or day care/babysitting services shall be limited to no more than eight students or children at one time. When applied to home day care, this shall mean eight children under the age of 12, including the operator's own children.

(8)

Signs. The use of signs to advertise the home occupation on the premises is prohibited.

(9)

Deliveries. Deliveries associated with the home occupation are prohibited unless provided by U.S. postal carrier, parcel service or passenger vehicle.

(10)

Traffic. The home occupation shall not generate any additional traffic beyond that which normally occurs in the zoning district in which located.

(11)

Off-street parking. The home occupation shall be such that the parking provided off-street for the dwelling unit in which the use is located is sufficient at any given time.

(12)

Residency requirement. The owners/operators of the home occupation must reside on the premises in which the use is conducted.

(Code 1981, § 10-7-13.B)