Palmyra City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XI
Residential Businesses
Section 400.281 Definition.
[Ord. No. 952-93-01 §§1 — 2, 3-18-1993]
As used herein, a "residential business" shall mean an occupation, business or profession carried on within a residential neighborhood and which conforms to the following criteria.
A residential business shall not change the outside appearance of any existing building or structure.
A residential business shall involve only existing buildings or structures and shall not involve the expansion of any existing building or structure.
A residential business shall not generate traffic, parking, electrical, sewerage or water use in excess of what is normal in the residential neighborhood.
A residential business shall not create a hazard to person or property, result in electrical interference or become a nuisance.
A residential business shall not result in the outside storage or display of any goods, supplies, materials or products connected with the residential business, nor the storage or display of any such items in accessory buildings or garages attached or detached.
No machinery or equipment shall be utilized in connection with the residential business which interferes with radio or television reception in the residential neighborhood.
A residential business shall be compatible with residential uses and shall not detract from the residential character of the neighborhood.
There shall be no indication of the residential business on the exterior or outside of a building or structure, except for one (1) sign no larger in area than two by three (2x3) feet.
A residential business shall produce no noise, odors, vibrations, glare or fumes detectable to normal sensory perception beyond the confines of any building or structure.
Section 400.282 Residential Businesses Allowed.
[Ord. No. 952-93-01 §§1 — 2, 3-18-1993]
Residential businesses, as defined in Section 400.281 shall be permitted in the "R-1" Single and Two-Family District and the "R-3" Multi-Family District upon compliance with the provisions herein.
Section 400.283 Permit Required.
[Ord. No. 952-93-01 §§1 — 2, 3-18-1993]
No building or structure shall be used for a residential business, and no person shall conduct or engage in a residential business without first obtaining a residential business permit from the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Section 400.284 Applications For Permit.
[Ord. No. 952-93-01 §§1 — 2, 3-18-1993]
Application for a residential business permit shall be made to the Zoning Enforcement Officer by the owner of the land for which such use is sought, or by any party having a right to use such land with written approval and authorization by the owner of such land. Such application shall be on a form provided by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Section 400.285 Zoning Enforcement Officer's Determination.
[Ord. No. 952-93-01 §§1 — 2, 3-18-1993]
The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall review the application and make reasonable inquiry necessary to determine whether or not the proposed residential business is within the scope of the residential business criteria.
Section 400.286 Denial or Revocation.
[Ord. No. 952-93-01 §§1 — 2, 3-18-1993]
The Zoning Enforcement Officer may deny or revoke a residential business permit for non-compliance with the criteria for a residential business as set forth in Section 400.281. If the permit is revoked, said use as a residential business shall be terminated.
Section 400.287 Non-Transferability.
[Ord. No. 952-93-01 §§1 — 2, 3-18-1993]
A residential business permit is not transferable to another person or to another building or structure.
Section 400.288 Inspections.
[Ord. No. 952-93-01 §§1 — 2, 3-18-1993]
An applicant for a residential business permit shall allow such reasonable inspections of the premises as may be requested by the Zoning Enforcement Officer both before and after issuance of a permit to determine compliance with the criteria for a residential business.