Subject to the provisions of this chapter, a person within a residential zone may conduct a business within his residence.

(Ord. 662 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 336 § 9.01.000, 1977).

Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the conduct of the following business are permitted within a residence:

1.

Accountant;

2.

Architect;

3.

Artist (can conduct art restoration);

4.

Assembly/manufacture, using equipment which shall not interfere with TV or radio reception, nor create noise, odor or visual impacts discernable beyond the site. Permitted assembly could include circuit boards, while prohibited assembly could include gasoline powered engines;

5.

Author;

6.

Beauty/barber shops, manicurist (limited to one operator);

7.

Catering service (provided all other state and county requirements are met);

8.

Consulting service;

9.

Contracting service (office only, with no outside storage of vehicles or equipment);

10.

Data processing, computer programming;

11.

Direct sale product distribution (e.g., cosmetics, household items);

12.

Draftsman;

13.

Dress designer/dress making/alterations (limited to one operator);

14.

Flower arrangement;

15.

Gardening, lawn maintenance;

16.

Home crafts. Ceramic kilns must meet building code requirements;

17.

House cleaning;

18.

Ice cream truck: conforming to the provisions of Section 17.68.040 (E)(1) of this chapter;

19.

Interior design consultant;

20.

Ironing;

21.

Massage therapist (certified), physical therapist (limited to one operator and one client on site, by appointment);

22.

Photographer;

23.

Pool maintenance;

24.

Private lessons (including outdoor swimming lessons);

25.

Real estate or insurance sales agent or broker (limited to one operator);

26.

Sale of product or service by mail, telephone, with off-premises (direct) product delivery;

27.

Taxicab, limousine service (one vehicle);

28.

Telephone answering, switchboard, call forwarding;

29.

Typing, word processing, secretarial services;

30.

Other uses found to have a similar impact, as determined by the community development director.

(Ord. 662 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 336 § 9.01.010, 1977).

The following uses are prohibited as home businesses:

1.

Ambulance or hearse service;

2.

Ammunition sales, reloading;

3.

Animal hospital or grooming facility;

4.

Auto and other vehicle repair, including auto painting;

5.

Bathhouse;

6.

Bed and breakfasts;

7.

Carpentry/cabinet makers/woodworking/ furniture repair;

8.

Funeral parlor or mortuary;

9.

Laundry;

10.

Medical, chiropractic (using X-rays or other equipment not normally found in a residence), or dental clinics or hospitals;

11.

Photo development;

12.

Repair or fix-it shops, including:

A.

Repair or reconditioning or storage of boats and RV's,

B.

Repair or reconditioning or storage of major household appliances;

C.

Repair or reconditioning or storage of motorized vehicles or large equipment on-site;

13.

Restaurants or taverns;

14.

Retail sales not associated with permitted uses;

15.

Upholstery shop;

16.

Veterinary services, including boarding;

17.

Welding.

(Ord. 662 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 336 § 9.02.000, 1977).

The conduct of all home businesses shall comply with the following regulations:

A.

Appearance of Residence. The home business shall be restricted to the dwelling unit, accessory structure and garage, and shall not be conducted in the yard, except for private swimming lessons, and as provided for in subsection (B)(3) of this section.

B.

Storage.

1.

Outside storage is prohibited.

2.

On-site storage of hazardous materials (including toxic, explosive, combustible or flammable) beyond that normally incidental to residential use is prohibited.

3.

Storage of inventory or products and all other equipment, fixtures and activities associated with the business shall be allowed in the dwelling. Notwithstanding parking spaces for specified residential uses, storage of inventory or products and all other equipment, fixtures and activities associated with the business shall be allowed in the garage without compliance with Section 17.66.100 of this title; provided that such shall not encroach into or interfere with the use of an area not less than ten feet aide and twenty feet in length for nonbusiness, incidental residential uses.

C.

Employees.

1.

Only one individual not living in the residence is allowed to be present at the home business at any one time.

2.

Additional individuals may be employed by or associated with the home business, so long as they do not report to work at the home.

D.

Advertising and Signage.

1.

No signs are permitted either on or off the premises to identify the business or solicit customers, except a building mounted nonilluminated identification sign of two inches by ten inches in size or less.

2.

No display of products and or equipment produced or used by the home business may be displayed so as to be visible from outside home.

E.

Vehicles, Parking and Traffic.

1.

One commercial vehicle primarily associated with the business is allowed, not to exceed one ton capacity, ten feet in height, and to be of a size that would not overhang a sidewalk were it parked on a typical twenty-foot driveway pad. No vehicles connected with a home business may park in such a way as to overhang a sidewalk or to create any safety hazard.

2.

There shall be no commercial vehicle deliveries from or to the home business premises beyond what is normally incidental to residential uses. Normal residential deliveries can be defined as typically being no more than one per day, during normal business hours of eight a.m. to six p.m.

3.

No more than three vehicles can be parked at any one time at the residence in conjunction with the home business.

F.

Nuisance Issues.

1.

No activity which produces radio or TV interference, noise, glare, vibration or odor discernable beyond the site is allowed.

2.

No use of utilities or community facilities, including the material and volume of trash disposal, beyond that normal to the use of the property for residential purposes is allowed.

3.

Issuance of a home business permit under this chapter shall not relieve the applicant from the duty and responsibility to comply with all other rules, regulations, ordinances or other laws governing the use of the premises and structures thereon, including, but not limited to, the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Fire Code or any private restrictions relative to the property.

G.

Clients or customers are permitted at the home business from seven a.m. to ten p.m.

H.

The community development director or designee may visit and inspect the site of a home business permitted in this chapter periodically to insure compliance with all regulations and conditions to which the permit is subject, during normal business hours, and upon giving reasonable notice.

(Ord. 662 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 336 § 9.02.010 (a), 1977).

(Ord. No. 1006, § 7, 1-28-2014)

A.

No person shall conduct a home business without first obtaining a permit from the community development director or designee and a valid business license certificate under Title 5 of this code.

B.

The community development director may require of the applicant for a permit such information as is necessary to determine the location and type of such business, and the manner in which it will be conducted.

C.

The home business permit is personal to the permittee named on the permit and for the business to be conducted at the location stated on the permit. The permit is not transferrable.

D.

The applicant for a home business permit must be the owner and occupant of the home, or, if a tenant occupying the home, must have the written authorization of the owner or owner's designee.

(Ord. 662 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 336 § 9.02.010, 1977).

If the community development director determines that the business is of the type specified in Section 17.68.020 of this chapter, and can be conducted in compliance with the regulations set forth in Section 17.68.040 of this chapter, the director shall issue the permit. Additional conditions may be attached thereto such as may be necessary to ensure that such business will not become a nuisance or annoyance to the surrounding neighborhood.

(Ord. 662 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 336 § 9.02.020, 1977).

If the community development director determines the proposed business may be an annoyance or a detriment to the surrounding neighborhood, or that the business cannot be conducted in compliance with the regulations set forth in Section 16.68.040 of this chapter, the permit may be denied.

(Ord. 662 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 336 § 9.03.000, 1977).

A.

Based on one or more complaints, the community development director or designee shall investigate any home business to ascertain if the conduct thereof violates regulations bet forth in this chapter or the conditions of the permit. If the determination is made that a violation exists, the permittee hall be notified in writing of the alleged violation and the evidence supporting the determination that a violation exists, and given an opportunity to respond to the allegation. After considering the permittee's response, the director shall issue a final determination and serve a copy of the determination on the permittee and any complaining parties. If the final determination is that a violation exists, the director shall order that the home business cease. A continuation of the home occupation thereafter shall constitute a violation of this title.

B.

Nothing in this section shall be read to permit the conduct of a home occupation in violation of the conditions of the permit or to limit the right of the city to bring any action for a violation thereof, notwithstanding the acquiescence of surrounding neighbors to the manner in which the home business is conducted.

(Ord. 662 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 336 § 9.04.000, 1977).