Applications for home occupations may be approved by the Zoning Administration, provided that all of the following regulations and requirements are satisfied. However, the Zoning Administration shall have the discretion, where the appropriateness of a proposed use as a home occupation may be in question, to require hearing and approval of any such application by the Board of Zoning Adjustments.
1. General Restrictions. The home occupation shall be clearly incidental to the residential character of the dwelling and shall not adversely affect the uses permitted in the zoning district in which it is located. No home occupations shall be permitted which might interfere with the general welfare of the surrounding residential area due to potential noise, increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic, or any other conditions which would constitute an objectionable use of residentially-zoned property.
2. Limitation of Type of Home Occupation. Home occupations shall be limited to an office, or a business of a personal service nature.
3. Limitation of Area. The use of a dwelling for a home occupation purpose shall be limited to twenty-five percent (25%) of one floor of the principal building and accessory building; however, no visible outside storage of any kine will be permitted in connection with any home occupation.
4. Employment Limitations. Employment shall be limited to members of the family residing in the dwelling with which the home occupation is associated; there shall be no employment of persons who are not members of said resident family.
5. Limitation of Patrons. All home occupations shall be restricted such that there shall not be any patrons (who are not member of the resident family) on the premises for any reason related to such home occupation.
6. Signage Restrictions. There shall be no signage erected or cisplayec on the premises that in any way identifies or advertises a home occupation.
7. Renewal. Failure to renew a business license will rescind any prior approval that may have been issued by the Engineering, Planning, and Zoning (permitting a home occupation), and may result in a reapplication fee at the discretion of Zoning Administration.
8. Transfer of Home Occupational. There will be no transfer of a home occupation to another aclcress. If you move to another neighborhood, you will have to re-apply with the Zoning Administration.