[Ord. No. 06-04-01 §701, 4-25-2006]
The provisions in this Article are intended to allow for the use of portions of residential structures or accessory structures in residential districts for economic gain. It is not the intent of this Article to subvert the commercial zoning districts contained in the zoning regulations nor to allow any use which is detrimental to the use of the property for residential purposes.
[Ord. No. 06-04-01 §702, 4-25-2006]
A. 
Performance standards are as follows:
1. 
Home occupations shall involve no more than one (1) employee outside the resident family.
2. 
Home occupations shall not alter the residential appearance of the residence in which they are conducted and no home occupation may be continued in a residence that is otherwise vacant.
3. 
A home occupation may display one (1) sign that meets the following conditions:
a. 
The sign may not exceed four (4) square feet in effective area.
b. 
The sign must be attached to the structure in which the home occupation takes place.
c. 
The sign may not be illuminated, either directly or indirectly.
4. 
Home occupations should not involve more than occasional client or customer visits and the construction of additional parking to serve the home occupation is prohibited.
5. 
No home occupation shall necessitate regular truck deliveries, nor shall a commercial vehicle be allowed as a part of the home occupation.
6. 
There shall be no outside storage of materials that are used in the home occupation.
7. 
The total area used for the home occupation shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor area of the dwelling.
8. 
There shall be no offensive noise, dust, smoke, odors, heat or glare noticeable at or beyond the property line.
9. 
The following uses shall not be permitted as home occupations:
a. 
Animal hospitals, veterinary clinics or kennels.
b. 
Nursing homes.
c. 
Restaurants.
d. 
Automobile and other motor vehicle repair.
e. 
Antique shops.
f. 
Group day care homes.
g. 
Boarding or lodging of three (3) or more people for remuneration.
h. 
Dance, art or other instructional occupations with more than six (6) students at any one (1) session.
i. 
Physicians, dentists, chiropractors.
j. 
Barber and beauty shops.
[Ord. No. 06-04-01 §703, 4-25-2006]
All home occupations are required to obtain a business license issued by the City of Fair Grove before such home occupation may commence.