20.50.360 HB-01 – Type 1 home business standards.
This home business standards (HB) section applies to the following zoning districts:
A1 A2 A3 R1 R2 VR M1 M2 MP
The following standards shall apply:
A. Applicability. The standards in this section shall not apply to agriculture, as agriculture is regulated as a primary use in this code.
B. Permits. A permit for a Type 1 home business is not required.
C. Personnel.
1. Residency. The operator of the Type 1 home business shall reside in the house.
2. Employees. Only family members of the operator living in the house shall be employed by the Type 1 home business.
D. Operations.
1. Nuisance. The Type 1 home business shall not generate offensive noise, vibration, smoke, odors, dust, heat, glare, or electrical disturbances.
2. Traffic. The Type 1 home business shall not generate vehicular traffic in greater volumes than would normally be expected in the rural area or neighborhood in which it is located.
3. Large Vehicles. The Type 1 home business shall not necessitate or utilize large vehicles that will regularly or periodically be parked on the driveway or on the street, including a box truck, construction trucks, construction equipment, oversized pick-up truck, dual pick-up truck, full-sized van, delivery truck, bus, semi-tractor trailer, and the like.
4. Branded Vehicles. The Type 1 home business shall not necessitate or utilize branded vehicles that will regularly or periodically be parked on the driveway or on the street, including passenger vehicles, vans, motorcycles, or the like that have super-graphics or branding colors or designs that advertise or draw attention to the Type 1 home business.
5. Customers. The Type 1 home business shall not have patrons or customers visit the home.
6. Hours. The hours of operation of the Type 1 home business shall not interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjacent rural or residential properties.
E. Design.
1. Primary Structure.
a. The Type 1 home business shall be conducted entirely within the primary structure.
b. The Type 1 home business shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the square footage of the structure.
c. There shall be no visible evidence of the Type 1 home business, including but not limited to alterations to the exterior of the residence which change the character of the residence, exterior displays, or the outdoor storage of materials or equipment used in the home business.
2. Accessory Structure. No accessory structure shall be utilized for any part of the type 1 home business.
3. Parking and Loading.
a. No off-street parking or loading facilities, other than facilities meeting the requirements of the applicable zoning district, shall be permitted.
b. No part of a minimum required yard shall be used for off-street parking or loading purposes.
4. Mechanical Equipment. The type 1 home business shall not require the installation of mechanical equipment other than that which is common in a residential structure.
5. Utility Service. The type 1 home business shall not require the installation of a sewer, water, or electrical utility service that is beyond what is common in a residential structure. Exceeding typical phone, cable or internet services for residential property is permitted.
6. Signs. Signs are prohibited. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.36.]