[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;
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.
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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.
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[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;
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.