[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.
d. Automobile and other motor vehicle repair.
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.
[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.