20.50.370 HB-02 – Type 2 home business standards.
This home business standards (HB) section applies to the following zoning districts:
A1 A2 A3 R1 R2 VR
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 document.
B. Permits. All type 2 home businesses shall obtain an improvement location permit.
C. Personnel.
1. Residency. The operator of the type 2 home business shall reside in the house.
2. Employees. One (1) employee who does not reside in the house may be employed in the home business.
D. Operations.
1. Nuisance. The type 2 home business shall not generate offensive noise, vibration, smoke, odors, dust, heat, glare, or electrical disturbances.
2. Traffic. The type 2 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. Customers. The type 2 home business shall not generate customers in greater volumes than would normally be expected in the neighborhood.
4. Hours. The hours of operation of the type 2 home business shall not interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjacent residential properties; and shall be strictly restricted to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST.
E. Design.
1. Primary Structure.
a. The type 2 home business shall be conducted entirely within the primary structure.
b. The type 2 home business shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the square footage of the primary structure.
c. There shall be no visible evidence of the type 2 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 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 2 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 2 home business shall not require the installation of a utility service that is beyond what is common in a residential structure.
6. Signs. One (1) wall sign is permitted on the primary structure and it shall not exceed three (3) square feet in sign area. The wall sign shall be fully located within five (5) feet of either the front door or side door of the primary structure. Materials shall be aesthetically compatible and complementary to the primary structure, specifically to make sure the sign is subtle and consistent with residential and neighborhood character. No special lighting shall be permitted to illuminate the sign. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.37.]