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ML;�code Page 1 of 3 <br /> J <br /> Sec. 78-1376. Home occupations. <br /> (a) Purpose. Home occupation regulations are established to ensure that home occupations will <br /> not adversely affect the character and livability of the surrounding residential neighborhood. <br /> The home occupation shall function as an accessory and subordinate use to the principal <br /> use of the dwelling unit. In order to protect the public health, safety and welfare within <br /> residential neighborhood, home occupations shall be divided into two regulatory levels: <br /> (1) Level 1 home occupations: Home occupations that comply with all standards of <br /> subsection (d) of this section and which have no potential neighborhood impacts. <br /> Level 1 home occupations may be operated without a license or permit. <br /> (2) Level 2 home occupations: Home occupations that comply with all standards of <br /> subsection (d) of this section but which could have potential neighborhood impacts; <br /> and home occupations that do not comply with all standards of subsection (d) of this <br /> section and which are not prohibited home occupations under subsection (e) of this <br /> section. Level 2 home occupations are required to be licensed under the provisions of <br /> section 26-76. Level 2 home occupations may include but are not strictly limited to: <br /> a• Those with employed persons other than occupants of the dwelling. <br /> b• Those carried out partially or wholly in an accessory structure, where allowed, <br /> including storage of materials, equipment or commercial vehicles in an <br /> accessory building. <br /> C. Those involving the use or parking of a commercial or nonpassenger vehicle, <br /> whether such use or parking is in a building or outside. <br /> d• Those which do not meet one or more of the specified performance standards. <br /> e• Those which generate excessive traffic under the standards of subsection (d) <br /> (13) of this section. <br /> In cases where it is unclear whether a home occupation should be classified as level 1 or level 2, <br /> the zoning administrator shall make such a determination subject to city council confirmation if <br /> requested by the operator of the home occupation. <br /> (b) Conformance required. All existing home occupations shall be brought into conformity with <br /> this section within one year of the adoption of the ordinance from which this section is <br /> derived. <br /> (c) License required for level 2 home occupations. An annual license shall be obtained by any <br /> person operating a level 2 home occupation as defined in this chapter, under the provisions <br /> of section 26-76 of this Code. <br /> (d) Home occupation regulations. The regulations recognize that many types of home <br /> occupations can be conducted with minimal or no effect on the surrounding neighborhood. <br /> Home occupations shall be subject to the following standards: <br /> (1) The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use <br /> of the premises, and shall result in no incompatibility with or disturbance to the <br /> surrounding area. <br /> (2) Employed persons. No one other than the occupants of the dwelling and one <br /> employee or associate shall be on the property at any given time in relation to the <br /> home occupation. No employee or associate or combination of either shall work on <br /> the premises for more than 40 hours in one week. The home occupation may employ <br /> additional nonresident employees only if their work activities are performed off the <br /> premises. Personal vehicles of employees working off the premises shall be parked <br /> within a building or shall be fully screened from the street and from adjoining <br /> http://Iibrary.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=13094&HTMRequest=http%3 a%2f... 3/19/2014 <br />