15.07.315 Home occupations.
A. Home Occupations Allowed by Right. The following home occupations may be permitted in any dwelling as an accessory use subject to the criteria specified in subsection (B) of this section:
1. Office for the conduct of a business or profession.
2. Artist or craft studio.
3. Light assembly.
4. Clothing alterations.
5. Day care home.
B. A home occupation, as specified in subsection (A) of this section, may be conducted in any dwelling as an accessory use, provided the following standards are satisfied:
1. No persons other than family members residing in the dwelling are to be engaged in the business or home occupation.
2. No more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of the dwelling is used for the business or home occupation. An accessory building may be used provided the floor area requirements are not exceeded and that the accessory building can be converted to a common accessory building upon termination of the home occupation.
3. No sign may exceed one and one-half (1.5) square feet.
4. No outdoor storage is permitted.
5. The home occupation does not generate noise, odor or increased traffic.
C. Home Occupations Permitted as Special Uses. Home occupations other than those uses specified in subsection (A) of this section, or any home occupation that (1) requires more floor area, (2) has outdoor storage, (3) engages employees, or (4) generates traffic may be approved as a special use provided the following standards are satisfied:
1. A minimum of one (1) additional parking space per employee shall be provided on site. Additional parking may also be required depending on any customer traffic generated.
2. No more than fifty percent (50%) of the floor area of the dwelling and any accessory structures for the business or home occupation is used.
3. A sign plan is approved for any sign greater than one and one-half (1.5) square feet.
4. Any outdoor storage required for the home occupation is screened from view.
5. Any noise, odor, or increased traffic generated by the home occupation is mitigated. (Ord. 711 §1 (Exh. A), 2017)