HomeMy WebLinkAboutHome Occ Changes 11-4-3-21. - Home occupation accessory use.
In addition to the noticing requirements set forth in subsection 11-2A-2A of this title,the following
standards apply to all home occupation accessory uses with the exception that strict adherence to the
standards contained in subsections (E), (F), (G) and (H) of this section in the TN-C and TN-R districts is
not required.
A.The home occupation accessory use shall only be allowed as an incidental, secondary use to an
allowed residential use.The operator of the home occupation accessory use shall be responsible for
obtaining an accessory use permit, as well as any and all other applicable licenses, permits, or
inspections, prior to operating the home occupation accessory use. Where a home occupation accessory
use includes the provision of lessons or instruction to a group of seven (7) or more students at one time,
prior to submittal of an application for an accessory use permit, the applicant shall hold a neighborhood
meeting in accord with subsection 11-5A-413 of this title.
B.Allowed home occupation accessory uses include, but are not limited to:
1. Personal and professional services.
2. Direct sales.
3.Artisan craft production or instruction.
4. Art, dance, music, or other lessons/instruction.
5.Any other similar use, as determined by the Director.
6. Outdoor swim lessons for six(6) or fewer students
C. Prohibited home occupation accessory uses include, but are not limited to:
1. Vehicle repair.
2.Vehicle rental.
3.Vehicle washing.
4. Equipment repair.
5. Equipment rental.
6. Retail sales, except:
a.The sale of services or items produced or fabricated on the premises as a result of the home
occupation accessory use;
b.The sale of products secondarily related to the personal service aspect of the home occupation
accessory use; or
c.The sale of products sold online that are delivered to customers by mail.
7.Any other use prohibited by this title or in violation of the purpose statement of this Code, as
determined by the Director.
D. In no way shall the home occupation accessory use emit lighting, noise, fumes, smoke, dust, odors,
vibrations, or electrical interference that can be observed outside the dwelling. A sign may be displayed
at the dwelling for advertising the home occupation accessory use in accord with the standards set forth
in subsection 11-31D-8.13 of this title.
E.The home occupation accessory use shall be conducted entirely in the dwelling, and not more than
ten (10) percent of the overall area of said dwelling shall be used for a home occupation accessory use
or for storing goods associated with the home occupation accessory use. An attached garage shall be
included in the calculation of the area of the dwelling for this purpose. Home occupations for outdoor
swim lessons are exempt from this standard.
F. No activity connected to the home occupation accessory use or any storage of goods, materials, or
products connected with a home occupation accessory use shall be allowed in any detached garage or
detached accessory structure.
G.The home occupation accessory use shall not have more than two (2) outgoing pick-ups per day from
a common carrier.
H.The home occupation accessory use shall be conducted by the inhabitants of the dwelling, and no
more than one (1) nonresident employee shall be permitted at any time.
I.The home occupation accessory use shall not serve as a headquarters or main office where employees
come to the site and are dispatched to other locations.
J. Off street parking shall be provided as set forth in section 11-3C-6 of this title, in addition to the
required off street parking for the dwelling.
K.All visits by clients, customers, and/or employees shall occur between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00
p.m.
I. Additional standards for outdoor swim lessons:
1.The valid permit holder shall conduct the swim lesson activities between May VY and September
30tn