Chapter 17A.280
HOME OCCUPATIONS
Sections:
17A.280.010 Purpose and intent.
17A.280.020 Performance standards.
17A.280.050 Compliance with other regulations.
17A.280.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide limited business within homes and/or upon private property while minimizing the impacts to the character of neighborhoods. Home occupations are permitted as an accessory use to the primary residential use with compliance of the home occupation performance standards found herein. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).
17A.280.020 Performance standards.
A home occupation shall meet the following criteria:
A. Home occupations are an accessory use to the primary residential use of the subject property which is occupied by the manager and/or owner of the business.
B. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or other visible evidence of conduct of the home business other than those activities permitted by this chapter.
C. No more than three persons that do not reside at the location of the home occupation may be working on site simultaneously.
D. The conduct of the home occupation shall be in such a manner that no emission of noise, vibration, dust, glare, heat, smoke or odors shall occur that are out of the normal residential character of the property and the surrounding neighborhood.
E. Exterior indications of home occupations are limited to the permitted signage. Any other variation of the residential character of the property resulting from the home occupation is prohibited.
F. Two signs not exceeding 12 square feet each shall be allowed. Any vehicle signage used to supplement the allowed signage, except for typical vehicle door signage on vehicles used in the conduct of business, is prohibited.
G. The total space devoted to the home occupation shall not exceed 2,500 square feet which may be a combination of designated area(s) within the residence, outbuildings, and outdoor storage as permitted by this chapter.
H. Outdoor storage of any kind related to the home occupation shall be limited to 250 square feet. Up to an additional 250 square feet of outdoor storage may be permitted so long as it is located within a perimeter fence. Fencing must be solid-walled, or of a similar sight obscuring design, and a minimum of six feet in height. All outdoor storage shall be limited to a maximum of eight feet in height. Vehicles and heavy equipment used primarily for purposes of the home occupation shall not count toward square footage limitations of outdoor storage.
I. Home occupations shall not generate materially greater traffic volumes that would normally be expected in the residential neighborhood or area in which it exists.
J. Designated off-street parking for a home occupation may include spaces with maneuvering area provided specifically for business use on the site which will accommodate all expected traffic.
K. Any outdoor lighting shall be downcast and shielded from neighboring properties.
L. Home occupations may be subject to an on-site inspection to assure compliance with all county regulations.
M. If a home occupation grows beyond the requirements of this chapter, then it shall be required to downsize until it can comply with the requirements, or relocate to a zoning district that permits such activities, or receive a permit for such use if such a permit is available (i.e., receive a conditional use permit if such a permit is available in the zone district as identified by this title). (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).
17A.280.030 Allowed uses.
Any use that the administrator determines to meet the above home occupation performance standards shall be considered an allowed use. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).
17A.280.040 Enforcement.
In the event the administrator determines that a home occupation is not in compliance with the provisions of this section, the owner of such business shall be subject to the enforcement provisions of Chapter 17A.360 OCC. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).
17A.280.050 Compliance with other regulations.
Home occupations shall obtain all pertinent permits and licenses required by federal, state and local agencies and must meet all county requirements. All required permits and licenses shall be made available for the administrator to review, upon request. (Ord. 2016-4 § 1 (Att. A), 2016).