1.

Four or more acres to insure[ensure] adequate buffer and protection of neighbors.

2.

No exterior/external evidence of commercial use, for example, no parking lot in front of the residence for customer use (parking on the side or preferably behind residence).

3.

Signage: See sign ordinance.

4.

Adequate buffer around both sides and back of property of no less than 50 feet undisturbed foliage, either natural or planted.

5.

Visits from clientele and prospective clientele shall be by appointment only.

6.

All external appearance of the residence shall be consistent with the appearance of home occupations and accessory uses allowed under the Watkinsville Zoning Ordinance, such that there will be no external evidence that this is a portrait studio, other than a six square foot sign.

7.

No retail sales, in other words, no display of art/portraits for sale.

8.

No equipment related to the business allowed outdoors, except during photo shoots.

9.

The existing residence shall be preserved and maintained in good condition, bearing in mind that this is an historic structure that is part of the heritage and fabric of the City of Watkinsville and that this is an asset/resource of the community as a whole.

10.

The applicant agrees that this property will be listed among the historic properties in the City of Watkinsville.

11.

The owner will demonstrate that without the property being used as a portrait studio, it would not otherwise be economically viable to own or sell this particular property.

12.

That the use of this property as a portrait studio be and remain consistent with Watkinsville's theme of being the art land of Georgia.

13.

Such other specific conditions that have a rational basis that will maintain consistency of the use of this residence with surrounding residences, and which are necessary to satisfy the various criteria under the conditional use requirements of the Watkinsville Zoning Ordinance.

14.

If the property is sold or deeded to another person, the conditional use permit shall cease to exist and the zoning will revert to its original zoning classification.

(Ord. of 8-11-2010)