[R.O. 1988 § 42-400; Ord. No. 4762, 10-2-2023]
The following Sections apply to specific uses. The requirements are intended to be in addition to any applicable zoning requirements. The intent is to provide requirements and limitations for uses which by their nature may require additional regulation.
[R.O. 1988 § 42-410; Ord. No. 4762, 10-2-2023]
This Section is designed to define what constitutes a home-based business and to enumerate the particular home-based businesses that are permitted. Customary home occupations are defined as any activity carried out for compensation in a residential dwelling unit or in an accessory building. Generally, a customary home-based business includes working from home or working with customers by appointment.
No-impact home-based businesses shall be permitted in all residences and in accordance subject to the restrictions and limitations of this Article. The term "home occupation" when used in this Code shall be interpreted to mean home-based business.
HOME-BASED BUSINESS
A business operating in a residential dwelling that manufactures, provides, or sells goods or services and that is owned and operated by the owner or tenant of the residential dwelling.
NO-IMPACT BUSINESSES
A home-based business that:
1. 
Is engaged in the sale of lawful goods and services; and
2. 
Does not cause a substantial increase in traffic through the residential area; and
3. 
The activities of the business are not visible from any public street; and
4. 
Does not use any equipment that produces noise, light, odor, smoke, gas, or vibrations that can be seen, felt, heard, or smelled by a person of ordinary senses outside of the property where the business is located; and
5. 
Does not sell any goods or services for which a health inspection would be required if the business were not located in a residence unless the owner or tenant provides written consent for the Department of Health to inspect the business during normal business hours or any other time that the business is operating.
1. 
A no-impact home-based business must be incidental and subordinate to the principal residential use of the premises and shall not include more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of any one (1) floor of a dwelling unit, not including the floor space of any permitted accessory building used by the business. This provision shall not be interpreted as allowing an accessory building, except by the usual permitting process for accessory buildings.
2. 
The owner or operator of the no-impact home-based business must be an owner or tenant of the residence and must reside at the residence.
3. 
The owner or operator of the no-impact home-based business may employ others to work in the no-impact home-based business.
4. 
The home occupation may be conducted in an existing detached accessory building that existed at the time this Article was adopted. A new accessory building shall not be constructed to house a home occupation.
5. 
Outdoor storage of materials or equipment used in the home occupation shall not be permitted.
6. 
Alterations to the exterior of the principal residential building shall not be made which change the character of the residence.
7. 
Signage regarding the business is allowed, as outlined in Section 42-344 of this Chapter.
8. 
The owner or operator must provide adequate parking for the no-impact home-based business. Parking for the no-impact home-based business may include the driveway or garage of the residence or paved parking area located behind the front plane of the residence.
9. 
The total number of persons in the home, including residents, customers, clients, employees, and all others may not exceed the maximum occupancy of the residence at any time.
10. 
See Chapter 25 of this Code for licensing requirements.