The standards and regulations of this article are designed to protect and maintain the character of residential areas while recognizing that certain professional and trade activities may, on a limited scale, with no physical outside evidence of a business use, be acceptable accessory uses in residential dwellings. These activities are subordinate to the right of surrounding residents to enjoy the use of their property for residential purposes.

(Ord. No. 20-08, § 5, 8-13-2020)

A.

All home occupations shall require an approved business license from the city business licensing clerk.

B.

Minor home occupations are permitted in all residential zoning districts, including the MHC and RVP Districts with written consent from the property owner/management and approval from the planning and zoning staff in accordance with the city zoning code.

C.

Major home occupations are permitted in all residential zoning districts, excepting the MHC and RVP districts. Major home occupations shall require a conditional use permit approved by the planning and zoning commission at a public hearing prior to the issuance of a business license. Conditional use permits are bonded to the applicant at the residential lot stated on the application and are non-transferable.

D.

The applicant for the home occupation shall live on the premises and shall either be the owner of the residence, have some controlling interest in the property, or have the notarized, written consent and or signature of the property owner, which allows the home occupation to be conducted on the premises.

E.

Home occupations may only be conducted after approval from either staff or the planning and zoning commission. Approval for home occupations may only be granted if the following has been met:

1.

Home occupation application conforms to the provisions of this ordinance.

2.

Conditional use permit application conforms to the provisions of this ordinance.

3.

Home occupation will not alter the residential nature of the home or neighborhood.

F.

Each residential unit may obtain more than one business license for multiple allowable business onsite.

G.

Violations. If it is determined by inspection or public complaint that the operation of a home occupation is in violation of any provision of this article or the conditional use permit, action shall be taken to revoke the business license through city council procedures or denied renewal with written notice by community development staff. Violators shall also be subject to legal sanctions.

(Ord. No. 20-08, § 5, 8-13-2020)

A.

A home occupation shall not increase the volume of traffic and/or parking for those normally expected in a residential neighborhood. Deliveries to and from the home occupation shall not require the use of vehicles other than standard USPS, Fed-Ex, U.P.S., or similar vehicles. Deliveries by semi-tractor-trailer rigs are not permitted, nor shall the home occupation operator make use of these vehicles at the residence for any reason.

B.

No outdoor storage or display of goods/equipment of any kind.

C.

No sale or accumulation of salvage or recyclable goods.

D.

No flammable/explosive/hazardous products and/or materials deemed inappropriate for a residential use by city, state, or other governmental departments shall be permitted.

E.

No activity shall be allowed which interferes with wireless telecommunications transmissions or reception in the area or creates any offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat, or glare.

F.

The sale of products and/or merchandise shall be limited to items normally found in a residential dwelling as permitted in sections 5 and 6 below.

G.

No external evidence of an activity that creates a public nuisance shall be permitted.

H.

No oversized vehicles or construction/heavy equipment shall be stored or used on the property or in the easements, alley, or right-of-way adjacent to or near the home.

I.

No mobile or temporary food establishments such as, but not limited to; push carts, ice cream trucks, and other similar uses.

J.

No signs or other indications of a home occupation shall be permitted on the premises.

K.

Clients or students shall be permitted on the premises only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

L.

Storage of items associated with the nature of the home occupation shall be totally enclosed within the floor area allowed for a home occupation.

M.

Home occupations are subject to inspection, with reasonable notification, twice per year by staff.

N.

Only two regular size work-related vehicles/trailers are allowed to be parked on site in the driveway along with personal vehicles belonging to residents of the property, and shall not block sidewalks.

O.

Additional standard size work-related vehicles/trailers parked on site are required to have street access to the site, must be parked in a rear or side yard with solid fencing, are prohibited from unpaved alley access, and shall not be parked in the street, easements, alley, or right-of-way.

(Ord. No. 20-08, § 5, 8-13-2020)

The following uses, by nature of the investments or operations involved, have a pronounced tendency once started, to rapidly increase beyond the limits intended for home occupations, and thereby impair the use and value of a residential zoning district. Therefore, the uses specified below shall not be permitted as either minor or major home occupations:

1.

Antique, furniture, or gift shops.

2.

Beauty, barber, body piercing, or tattoo shops (with the exception of mobile beauty or barber business serving only off-site customers).

3.

On-site small engine repair shops.

4.

Welding (non-incidental to the home occupation).

5.

Pet shops, veterinarian hospitals, or kennels (excepting breeder's permits as defined in chapter 4, article 3 of City Code).

6.

Funeral-homes, mortuaries, crematories, and other related services.

7.

Restaurants, bars, lounges, or similar types of businesses.

8.

Merchandise/equipment rental businesses.

9.

Taxi-cab company.

10.

Tow truck service or storage of towed vehicles.

11.

Trucking company involving parking/storage of oversized trucks, vehicles, and trailers.

12.

Construction contractor involving parking/storage of special purpose vehicles, heavy/construction equipment, and oversized vehicles and trailers.

13.

Auto; boat or motor vehicle repair, including but not limited to, body/frame repair, painting or sanding, rebuilding/reconditioning engines, trailers, vehicle steam cleaning or undercoating.

14.

The sale of fuel, oil, or other products for propulsion or lubrication of motor vehicles.

15.

Workshops for heavy carpentry, household furniture, or cabinet making.

16.

Furniture refinishing and/or painting.

17.

Sale of firearms or ammunitions of any kind.

18.

Any use listed as a commercial or industrial permitted use.

19.

Any other uses similar and comparable to the examples listed above that do not meet the intent and purpose of this article and that are in any way detrimental to the character and nature of a residential zoning district.

(Ord. No. 20-08, § 5, 8-13-2020)

A.

Minor home occupations shall be conducted entirely within the principal dwelling. Exceptions may be approved by staff for outside activities which create no public nuisance.

B.

Only persons residing on the premises shall be allowed to conduct business activity on-site of any minor home occupation.

C.

No more than 25 percent of the floor area of the home shall be devoted to the minor home occupation.

D.

Professional offices shall not be open to the general public. All meetings with clients shall be by appointment only. Only one client shall be allowed on the premises at any given time for a maximum of six clients per day.

F.

Family child care homes for children shall be limited to six children per day.

G.

Family adult care homes for adults are limited to four adults per day.

H.

Instruction of students in music, arts, crafts, dance, and tutoring shall be limited to three pupils at a time for maximum of six per day.

I.

Medical offices are permitted for scheduling and paperwork but neither for the practice of the profession nor for consultation with clients except in the case of an emergency.

J.

Small home crafts, workshops or studios for an artist, photographer, writer, composer, dressmaker, tailor, typist, or computer programmer (some light carpentry or light welding incidental to the craft or art is acceptable). Such home workshops or studios shall not be open to the general public. Meetings with a client shall be by appointment only and only one client shall be allowed on the premises at any given time for a maximum of six per day.

K.

On-site and mobile repair service, such as small appliance, computer, and electronics. No exception for outside activity or storage is permitted.

L.

Small engine repair as a mobile service conducted at the customer's site only. No on-site repair, outside activity or storage is permitted.

M.

Contractors, maintenance businesses, such as mobile washes, landscapers, trucking companies, mobile mechanics and similar occupations may request a license for a home occupation for the purpose of scheduling, bookkeeping and clerical activities only by immediate family members who reside on the property with strict compliance.

N.

Contractors with a vehicle for hire may request a license for a home occupation with the provision that not more than two personal vehicles, mini-vans, 15-passenger vans, and limousines be permitted for business purposes and only driven by residents residing on the property. Vehicles shall be parked on the property with direct access entry to a street, shall be parked on an off-street paved surface on the property, and shall not overhang the sidewalk or be parked in the right-of-way, easement, or alley. Oversized vehicles shall not be permitted.

O.

Other uses that meet the intent and purpose of this section as determined by planning and zoning staff.

(Ord. No. 20-08, § 5, 8-13-2020)

A.

The business shall be conducted entirely within enclosed structures with the exception of child care outdoor play areas. Exceptions may be granted by the planning and zoning commission for outside activities that do not create a public nuisance.

B.

No more than one employee, plus the inhabitants of the residence shall be on the premises at one time to conduct the major home occupation.

C.

No more than 25 percent of all structures shall be devoted to the major home occupation and storage shall not exceed ten percent of the total floor area and be wholly enclosed inside a structure. Accessory building(s) may be used for a major home occupation if approved by the planning and zoning commission.

D.

Instruction of students shall be limited to six pupils at a time for a maximum of 12 per day, or as determined by the planning and zoning commission.

E.

Group day care homes for children shall be limited to more than six and up to 12 children, as determined by the state. The planning and zoning commission shall determine allowable business hours based on the nature of the business.

F.

Group day care homes for adults are limited to more than four and up to six adults, as determined by the state. The planning and zoning commission shall determine allowable business hours based on the nature of the business.

G.

Other uses that meet the intent and purpose of this section.

(Ord. No. 20-08, § 5, 8-13-2020)