[R.O. 2011 §34-62; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
Home occupations are permitted as an accessory use to a residential use in any district subject to the requirements of this Division.
[R.O. 2011 §34-62.1; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A. 
Home occupations shall be operated entirely within the principal residential dwelling and/or accessory buildings and shall not occupy more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total floor area including basement or finished attic spaces, with the use of the dwelling for a home occupation being clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants.
B. 
The appearance of the dwelling shall not be altered in a manner which would cause the premises to differ from its residential character either by the use of colors, materials, construction, lighting, or the emission of sounds, noises or vibrations.
C. 
Home occupations shall be conducted by only the residents of the dwelling unit and not more than one (1) non-resident of the dwelling unit.
D. 
No outdoor storage of materials or equipment used in the home occupation shall be permitted.
E. 
No storage or display of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment related to the operation of a home occupation shall be visible from the outside of the residence.
F. 
No equipment shall be utilized that creates a nuisance due to odor, vibration, heat, glare or noise.
[R.O. 2011 §34-62.2; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A. 
The following are typical examples of uses which often can be conducted within the limits established herein and thereby qualify as home occupations. Uses which qualify as home occupations are not limited to those named below, nor does this listing automatically qualify it as a home occupation:
1. 
Artists, sculptors and authors or composers;
2. 
Day care homes;
3. 
Dressmakers, seamstresses, tailors;
4. 
Home crafts, such as model-making, rug weaving and lapidary work;
5. 
Ministers, rabbis, priests;
6. 
Music teachers, provided that instructions shall be limited to one (1) pupil at a time, except for occasional groups (see Section 400.1340(1));
7. 
Office facilities for architects, engineers, lawyers, realtors, insurance agents, brokers and members of similar professions;
8. 
Office facilities for sales representatives or manufacturers' representatives, when no sales are made or transacted on the premises (other than by telecommunications);
9. 
Office facilities for contractors, cleaning services, landscapers, and other similar enterprises;
10. 
Psychologists, counselors, and social workers, provided that the conduct of services be limited to one (1) client at a time, except for occasional groups (see Section 400.1340(1));
11. 
Bed and breakfast facility provided that:
a. 
The maximum number of guests at any one time does not exceed five (5) and in no event shall the dwelling be utilized for a number of individuals in excess of that number permitted by the property maintenance code provisions.
b. 
The owner of the facility must reside on the premises at all times that a bed and breakfast facility guest is registered.
c. 
Guests may not remain longer than fourteen (14) consecutive days, nor may the same guest reside within the facility more than a total of thirty (30) days per calendar year.
d. 
One (1) off-street parking space shall be provided per guest room in addition to one (1) off-street parking space for the owner of the dwelling.
e. 
The bed and breakfast facility shall provide meals only to its overnight guests. No food storage or preparation capabilities shall be provided in the guest rooms.
f. 
The bed and breakfast facility shall appear at all times as a single-family dwelling. No identification signage shall be permitted on the premises.
The facility shall be licensed for business per Title VI of the Municipal Code. Prior to issuance of the business license and prior to each annual renewal of the business license, the premises shall be inspected and brought into compliance with the property maintenance code.
[R.O. 2011 §34-62.3; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A. 
The following uses by their nature have a tendency, once started, to increase beyond the limits permitted for home occupations and thereby impair the use and value of a residentially zoned area. Therefore, the uses specified herein shall not be permitted as home occupations:
1. 
Any home occupation that involves periodic group meetings/sessions more than four (4) times during any consecutive twelve (12) month period;
2. 
Any home occupation that involves the congregation of two (2) or more non-resident employees, clients, subcontractors, or other persons engaging in business activity at a dwelling unit;
3. 
Barbershops and beauty parlors;
4. 
Carpentry work and cabinet or furniture making/refinishing;
5. 
Dancing schools;
6. 
Medical or dental offices or clinics, including chiropractors, veterinarians, podiatrists, and similar professions;
7. 
Motor vehicle repair or service;
8. 
Painting of vehicles or large household appliances;
9. 
Home occupations which negatively impacts the residential character of the neighborhood.