4-28 Home Occupations

Home Occupations, as defined by this Ordinance, must comply with the following requirements: A. The Zoning Administrator shall determine whether the home occupation is classified as “Home Occupation - light” or “Home Occupation - heavy” as defined by this Ordinance. B. The Home Occupation shall not occupy a total area greater than twenty-five (25) percent of the improved portions of the dwelling and shall not change the character thereof. C. Accessory buildings may be used, but outside storage or activities are not permitted except for nursery schools, in which case. D. Any signs or other outside displays shall not be allowed. Any employee that does not reside at the residence shall not be allowed E. Off-Street Parking will be provided which will, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, be adequate to accommodate all vehicles which will be parked on or about the premises by customers, clients or occupants of the dwelling. Said off-street parking will be provided so that it will not decrease residential amenities in the area surrounding the dwelling. F. Prohibited Home Occupation Uses - The following list presents examples that are not incidental to nor compatible with residential activities and are prohibited: 1. Businesses which entail the harboring, breeding, and raising of dogs, cats or other large or small animals on the premises; 2. Primary Medical and Dental offices, clinics and laboratories; 3. Mini storage; 4. Vehicle repair (body or mechanical), and vehicle painting; 5. Any other use determined by the Zoning Administrator to be neither incidental nor compatible with residential activities. G. Revocation - A home occupation permit shall be revoked by the Zoning Administrator if any one of the following findings can be made: 1. That the use has become detrimental to the public health, safety, traffic or constitutes a nuisance; 2. That the permit was obtained by misrepresentation or fraud; 3. That the use for which the permit was granted has ceased or was suspended for six or more consecutive calendar months; 4. That the condition of the premises, or the area of which it is a part has changed so that the use is no longer justified under the meaning and intent of this Chapter; 5. That the use is in violation of any statute, ordinance, law or regulation.