The use shall involve a maximum of 25% of the total floor area of
a residential building plus any other building housing the proposed
home occupation. However, in no case shall the home occupation occupy
a total of more than 500 square feet of gross floor area.
An existing dwelling shall not be altered in exterior appearance to accommodate a home occupation in such a way as to reduce its residential appearance, other than historic restoration improvements, and except for one sign as provided in Article VIII.
Traffic. If a proposed home occupation would routinely involve
vehicles visiting the property more than 15 times per day for business
purposes, then special exception approval by the Board of Appeals
shall be required. In such case, the Board of Appeals may place additional
conditions upon the use, such as requiring additional off-street parking,
or reject the use if the location is unsuitable.[1]
A family child care home serving three or more children shall include
a fenced outdoor play area of at least 500 square feet or be within
1,000 feet of a public park or playground that will be accessible
to the children.