Chapter 5.07
HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE
Sections:
5.07.020 License requirement, application, issuance, inspection, and revocation.
5.07.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a means for individuals who are engaged in small-scale business ventures to conduct business activities from their place of residence in residential zones. The standards contained in this chapter are intended to assure that home occupations will be compatible and consistent with residential uses, and will not have a detrimental effect on neighboring properties. [Ord. 948 § 2, 2016.]
5.07.020 License requirement, application, issuance, inspection, and revocation.
In addition to the requirements of Chapter 5.05 HMC, an application for a home occupation license shall meet all of the criteria in HMC 5.07.030. [Ord. 948 § 2, 2016.]
5.07.030 Review criteria.
A home occupation shall comply with all of the following operating standards:
1. A home occupation shall only be located where permitted by the zone.
2. The home occupation shall only be permitted as an accessory use to the primary use of the house as a residence.
3. In no way shall the appearance or character of the residential property be altered, nor shall it manifest any characteristics of a business in the ordinary meaning of the term, nor infringe upon the right of neighboring residents to enjoy the peaceful occupancy of their homes.
4. The business must be operated only by members of the family who reside at the home, and not more than one additional employee or volunteer.
5. The home occupation shall not create any offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat or glare.
6. One sign shall be permitted, as provided in Chapter 18.90 HMC.
a. There shall be no display, other than the permitted sign, indicating from the exterior that the residence is being used for any purpose other than a dwelling.
7. There shall be no outdoor storage.
8. There shall not be excessive generation of traffic created by the home occupation, including frequent deliveries and pickups by trucks or other vehicles.
9. At no time shall there be more than two vehicles parked on the City street adjoining the property belonging to an employee or customer of the home occupation. [Ord. 948 § 2, 2016.]
5.07.040 Prohibited uses.
The following uses are prohibited as home occupations:
1. Auto body repair and painting.
2. Mechanic, and engine repair.
3. Storage and/or distribution of toxic or flammable materials, which pose a danger to the residence, its occupants and/or surrounding properties.
4. Any operation requiring a special permit or any commercial or industrial permits from any environmental agency, except for consulting services.
5. Junk and salvage operations.
6. Storage and/or sales of fireworks. [Ord. 948 § 2, 2016.]