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.
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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:
A. 
Adult business;
B. 
Barber and beauty shop;
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);
E. 
Dance club/night club;
F. 
Fortune telling (psychic);
G. 
Massage parlor;
H. 
Medical and dental offices, clinics, and laboratories;
I. 
Mini-storage;
J. 
Plant nursery;
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.
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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)