The purpose of this chapter is to allow for the conduct of home
occupations which are deemed incidental to and compatible with surrounding
residential uses. A home occupation represents a legal commercial
enterprise conducted by an occupant(s) of the dwelling.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A),
2002)
The application shall be filed with the department in compliance with Chapter
17.36 (Application Filing, Processing, and Fees). A home occupation permit may be approved, modified, conditioned, or disapproved by the director. The director may defer action and refer the application to the commission.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A),
2002)
A. Where
Allowed. Home occupations are allowed in all residential zoning districts
(except the HR).
B. Compatibility
with Neighborhood. Certain business activities are deemed appropriate
when conducted by the residents) of a dwelling in a manner accessory
to and compatible with the residential characteristics of the surrounding
neighborhood.
C. Compliance with Standards. Allowable home occupations shall be limited to those which comply with all of the standards identified in Section
17.44.060 (Operating Standards), below.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A),
2002)
The following list presents example commercial uses that are
not incidental to or compatible with residential activities, are suitable
only in nonresidential zoning districts, and are therefore prohibited:
C. Businesses
which entail the breeding, grooming, harboring, raising, or training
of dogs, cats, or other animals on the premises;
D. Carpentry
and cabinet making (does not prohibit a normal wood-working hobby
operation);
F. Fortune
telling (psychic);
H. Medical
and dental offices, clinics, and laboratories;
K. Storage
of equipment, materials, and other accessories to the construction
and service trades;
L. Vehicle
repair (body or mechanical), upholstery, automobile detailing (e.g.,
washing, waxing, etc.) and painting. (This does not prohibit mobile
minor repair or detailing at the customers location);
M. Welding
and machining; and
N. Other
similar uses determined by the director not to be incidental to or
compatible with residential activities.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A),
2002)
The director may approve a home occupation permit that would be operated in compliance with Section
17.44.060 (Operating Standards) below, or the director may defer action and refer the application to the commission.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A),
2002)
This section provides locational and operational standards for
the conduct of home enterprises which are incidental to and compatible
with surrounding residential uses. A home occupation represents a
legal income producing activity by the occupant(s) of the dwelling.
Home occupations shall comply with all of the following operating
standards:
A. The
home occupation shall be incidental and secondary to and compatible
with surrounding residential uses;
B. Only
the occupant(s) of the dwelling may be engaged in the home occupation;
C. The
home occupation shall not alter the appearance of the dwelling unit;
D. A home
occupation shall not be initiated until a current business license
is obtained in compliance with Fees Generally). Immediately following
the effective date of an approved home occupation permit, when no
appeal has been filed, the applicant shall obtain a business license;
E. Except
as allowed by these standards there shall be no delivery, display,
distribution, sale, or storage of merchandise, or advertising signs
on the premises. Only a sign with the address and name of the resident
shall be allowed;
F. There
shall be no advertising which identifies the home occupation by street
address;
G. The
home occupation shall be confined completely to one room located within
the main dwelling. It shall not occupy more than twenty-five percent
of the gross area of the ground level floor. Garages or other enclosed
accessory structures shall not be used for home occupation purposes,
except for the storage of incidental office supplies where two parking
spaces are maintained. Horticulture activities may be conducted outdoors,
but only within the rear one-third of the subject parcel;
H. Only
one vehicle no larger than a three quarter-ton truck may be used by
the occupant(s) directly or indirectly in connection with a home occupation;
I. The
home occupation shall not involve the use of commercial vehicles for
delivery of materials to or from the premises in a manner different
from normal residential usage, except for FedEx, UPS, or USPS home
deliveries/pickups;
J. The
home occupation shall not encroach into any required parking, setback,
or open space areas;
K. There
shall be no use or storage of material or mechanical equipment not
recognized as being part of a normal household or hobby use;
L. The
use shall not create or cause dust, electrical interference, fumes,
gas, glare, light, noise, odor, smoke, toxic/hazardous materials,
or vibration that can or may be considered a hazard or nuisance;
M. Negative
impacts that may be felt, heard, or otherwise sensed on adjoining
parcels or public rights-of-way shall not be allowed;
N. Activities
conducted and equipment or material used shall not change the fire
safety or occupancy classifications of the premises. Utility consumption
shall not exceed normal residential usage;
O. Creation
of pedestrian or vehicular traffic or parking demand in excess of
that customarily associated with the residential zoning district in
which it is located shall not be allowed;
P. A home
occupation permit shall not be transferable;
Q. Only
one home occupation may be allowed in any dwelling;
R. For
rental property, the property owners written authorization for the
proposed use shall be obtained and submitted with the application
for a home occupation permit;
S. Standards
for home occupations that would allow for transient visitor accommodations
are identified in Section 17.30.50 (Bed and Breakfast Inns);
T. Any
special condition(s) established by the director shall be made part
of the record of the home occupation permit, as deemed necessary to
carry out the purpose of this chapter; and
U. All
pre-existing home occupations shall conform with all applicable title
requirements before or upon renewal of the annual business license.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A),
2002)
In approving a home occupation permit, the director may impose
conditions (e.g., buffers, hours of operation, landscaping and maintenance,
lighting, parking, performance guarantees, property maintenance, surfacing,
time limits, traffic circulation, etc.) deemed reasonable and necessary
to ensure that the approval would be in compliance with the purpose
of this chapter.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A),
2002)
Home occupation permits shall immediately expire upon discontinuance
of the home occupation.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A),
2002)
The director shall have the right at any time, upon request, to enter and inspect the premises subject to a home occupation permit a order to verify compliance with the locational and operational standards identified in Section
17.44.060 (Operating Standards), above.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A),
2002)
The director may revoke or modify a home occupation permit in compliance with Chapter
17.78 (Revocations and Modifications).
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A),
2002)
All applications shall be subject to the applicable provisions
of this title, including the procedures identified in the following:
17.76 Appeals
17.36 Application Filing, Processing, and Fees
17.68.080 Changes to an Approved Project
17.78 Revocations and Modifications
17.68.070 Time Extensions.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A),
2002)