§ 58-7. Customary home occupations.

Customary home occupations may be established in any dwelling unit. The following requirements shall apply in addition to all other applicable requirements of this chapter for the district in which such uses are located:

(1)

The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to the residential use of the dwelling and shall not change the residential use of the dwelling.

(2)

No accessory buildings or outside storage shall be used in connection with the home occupation.

(3)

Use of the dwelling for the home occupation shall be limited to 25 percent of the area of the principal building.

(4)

Only residents of the dwelling may be engaged in the home occupation.

(5)

No display of products shall be visible from any adjoining streets or properties. Sales of products are limited to those made on the premises and those which are accessory to the service being provided.

(6)

No alterations to the exterior appearance of the residence or premises shall be made which changes the residential characteristics.

(7)

Only vehicles used primarily as passenger vehicles (e.g., automobiles, vans and pick-up trucks) shall be permitted in connection with the conduct of the customary home occupation.

(8)

Chemical, mechanical, or electrical equipment that creates odor, light emission, noise, or interference with radio or television reception detectable outside of the dwelling shall be prohibited.

(9)

No traffic shall be generated by the home occupation in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood. Any need for parking generated by the conduct of the home occupation shall be provided off the road right-of-way.

(10)

One nonilluminated professional name plate, occupational sign, or business identification sign mounted flush to the dwelling unit and not more than 1½ square feet in area shall be allowed.

(Ord. No. 87-04-08, § 4.1, 4-8-1987)