Chapter 8.112 — HOME OCCUPATIONS

The council finds that one residing in a residential neighborhood should be able to engage in a home occupation so long as it is harmonious with and does not change the character and quality of environment of the area. It is the intent of this chapter to permit a home occupation as an incidental and accessory use in residential land use districts under conditions that will ensure that the use is and remains compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood.

(Prior code § 8-5101)

A home occupation is permitted in any residential land use district so long as:

A.

It is an accessory use only; and

B.

It is conducted in accordance with the performance and development standards set forth in Section 8.112.030.

(Prior code § 8-5102)

The establishment and conduct of a home occupation is permitted only if it meets the following requirements:

A.

There shall be no exterior evidence of the conduct of the home occupation, nor shall the home occupation be visible from off site;

B.

Only the residents of the dwelling unit may be employed in the home occupation;

C.

No sign or advertising may be displayed; house numerals shall be consistent in size and shape with those in use in the neighborhood; and no other evidence that the home occupation exists on the premises is permitted outside any structure;

D.

The nature and conduct of the home occupation must not be such as to change the principal character of the use of the dwelling unit involved or the residential character of the neighborhood;

E.

The required residential off-street parking shall be maintained;

F.

The home occupation shall not create off-street or on-street parking, vehicular traffic or pedestrian traffic which is greater than that normally associated with a strictly residential use of the premises on which it is located;

G.

Equipment which is visible or which creates audible interference in radio or television receivers or causes fluctuations in line voltage outside the dwelling unit is prohibited.

(Prior code § 8-5103)

A person may maintain a mailing address and telephone listing for business purposes in a residential land use district.

(Prior code § 8-5104)