1.

In-home occupations may be established in any residential zoning districts. The following requirements shall apply in addition to all other applicable requirements of this section for the residential district in which such uses are located:

(a)

That there be no internal or external alterations inconsistent with the residential character of the premises;

(b)

That not more than twenty-five (25) percent of the total floor area of the dwelling be used for the in-home occupation; except for bed and breakfast and personal care homes.

(c)

That no machinery that causes noises or other interferences in radio and/or television reception be used;

(d)

That no chemical; electrical, or mechanical equipment that is not normally a part of domestic or household equipment be used primarily for commercial purposes;

(e)

That no accessory buildings or outside storage be used in connection with the in-home occupation;

(f)

That there be no storage or sale of merchandise, stock-in-trade or commodities on the premises;

(g)

That a person who is not a resident on the premises not be employed in connection with a minor in-home occupation;

(h)

That only (1) person who is not a resident on the premises shall be employed in connection with a major in-home occupation; and

(i)

That a business license be obtained from the city clerk prior to the operation of such business.

2.

Minor in-home occupations are permitted administratively and shall be limited to the following:

(a)

Artists, craftsmen, and sculptors, piecework,

(b)

Authors and composers,

(c)

Home offices not including professional offices,

(d)

Individual tutoring,

(e)

Catering,

(f)

Individual music instrument instruction, provided that no instrument may be amplifies,

(g)

Telephone solicitation and telemarketing,

(h)

Telephone answering services,

(i)

Sewing, needlework and piece goods, not including upholstery, and

(j)

Other occupations that, in the opinion of the planning director, are similar in nature.

3.

Major in-home occupations shall be considered and approved by the board of adjustment before a business license can be issued. Major in-home occupations shall be limited to the following:

(a)

Bed and breakfast,

(b)

Photo studios,

(c)

Photo development,

(d)

Professional offices (limited to two (2) examination rooms),

(e)

Minor repair services,

(f)

Personal care homes (limited to six (6) people),

(g)

Day care service (limited to six (6) children),

(h)

Upholstery and fabric work, and

(i)

Other occupations that, in the opinion of the planning director, are similar in nature.

(Ord. No. 2007-10, 3-12-07)