Chapter 17.28
HOME OCCUPATIONS

Sections:

17.28.010    General requirements.

17.28.010 General requirements.

Home occupations may be permitted only when in compliance with the conditions listed in this chapter. A permit must be issued by the Development Services Director prior to operation of such use. The fee shall be in accordance with those adopted by City Council resolution and the permit shall be issued for a term of 24 months.

A. There shall be no stock in trade or exterior storage of materials in the conduct of a home occupation.

B. A home occupation shall be conducted entirely within a dwelling, if in an attached or a detached garage shall not impede the use of said garage for vehicle storage.

C. Electrical or mechanical equipment which creates visible or audible interference in radio or television receivers or causes fluctuations in line voltage outside the dwelling unit shall be prohibited.

D. Only the residents of the dwelling unit may be engaged in the home occupation.

E. There shall be no sale of goods on the premises.

F. The establishment and conduct of a home occupation shall not change the principal character or use of the dwelling unit involved.

G. There shall be no signs other than those permitted by this chapter.

H. The required residential off-street parking shall be maintained and any need for parking generated by the conduct of such home occupation shall be met off the street.

I. A home occupation shall not create vehicular or pedestrian traffic in excess of that which is normal for the zone in which it is located.

J. Passenger vehicles only shall be permitted in connection with the conduct of the home occupation. Passenger vehicles include motorcycles, automobiles, pickup trucks and vans.

K. Renewal of Existing Permit. All home occupation permits which are renewed shall be valid for a 24-month term unless otherwise revoked. Permits shall be required to be renewed before the expiration date shown on the permit. The City shall notify all permit holders at least 30 calendar days prior to the date of the renewal. (Ord. 740 §§ 2, 3, 2012; Ord. 674 §§ 34, 35, 2008; Ord. 518, 1999; Ord. 113 § 1 (Exh. A 6.1), 1983)