(a)
Home-based business.
A home-based business is a business that is operated from a residential property by the owner or tenant of the property for the purpose of manufacturing, providing, or selling a lawful good, or providing a lawful service.
(1)
The home-based business is conducted entirely within a dwelling which is the bona fide residence of the practitioner or within an accessory building located on the same property as the dwelling (not to include a driveway, yard or outside area).
(2)
The residential character of the lot and dwelling shall be maintained. The home-based business must be compatible with the residential use of the property where the business is located, and must be secondary to the use of the property as a residential dwelling. Neither the interior nor the exterior of the dwelling shall be structurally altered so as to require compliance with nonresidential construction codes to accommodate the home business. No outdoor storage of material related to the home-based business shall be permitted.
(3)
All short-term rental operations are governed by the City's ch. 10, art. VIII, short-term rental.
(4)
No equipment, or materials associated with the home business shall be displayed or stored where visible from anywhere off the premises.
(5)
The business does not substantially increase noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat, glare, fumes, electrical interference, or waste runoff outside the home or on the property surrounding the home, or violate any city noise ordinance, regulation, or rule.
(6)
Outside signs shall be regulated by the city sign ordinance.
(7)
A home-based business is prohibited from selling alcohol or illegal drugs, operating as a structured sober living home, or operating a sexually oriented business as defined by Texas Local Government Code Section 243.002.
(8)
The business may not generate on-street parking or a substantial increase in traffic throughout the area.
(9)
A home-based business must be in compliance with federal, state, and local law, including municipal fire and building codes, and all City ordinances related to health and sanitation, transportation or traffic control, solid or hazardous waste, and pollution and noise control.
(10)
The city manager or city manager's designee should be contacted with any concerns about a business. If necessary, the concerns regarding the business must be presented to the planning and zoning commission and then to city council for resolution before the home based business can begin operation.
(Ordinance 885 adopted 12/9/2025)