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49 <br /> businesses using dump trucks, two electrical and one heating/ac contractor, and one <br /> backhoe operator. <br /> Eleven of the 39 home occupation accessory structures(28%) are 1000 square feet or <br /> larger. Five are non-conforming with respect to use. Inspection of the remaining six <br /> would be required in order to determine if the home occupation occupied more than <br /> 1000 square feet of the building. <br /> Article 11 of the Zoning Ordinance allows non-conforming uses to continue provided <br /> that there is no enlargement, intensification, or alteration of the use. Any change to the <br /> operation of a non-conforming home occupation would result in its termination. <br /> PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVISIONS <br /> 6.16.6 Regulations Concerning Home Occupations <br /> 6.16.6.1 Purpose and Inten <br /> Home Occupation regWations are intended to provide an o0grtunity for home-based <br /> businesses in residential districts, provided that the business use is clearly incidental <br /> and second= to the residential use of the =pcM and does not have a negative <br /> impact on the residential character of the neighborhood. <br /> Certain uses, due to the nature of their operation with regard to traffic generation <br /> and potential visual and other impacts_ are not intended to he pgrmitterl as home <br /> occupation. The following activities are expli i ly prohibited as home <br /> occupations: automotive repair. automotive service= a»tomotive detailing - body <br /> shop. hauling. and building, electrical- plumbing, mechanical hanicall „_grading or other <br /> construction contractor <br /> The above list is not intended to include all uses which may be unsuitable as a home <br /> accusation. Home Occupation applications for other uses may be denied if each of <br /> the Standard of Approval listed in Article 6.16.6.2 is not fully met. <br /> 6.16.6.2 Standards of Approval <br /> a) General Operation <br /> (1) One sign no larger than two square feet in area is permitted.. <br /> (2) No equipmT ent or process shall be employed that will cause noise, <br /> vibration, glom, odor or electrical interference detectable to the normal <br /> senses at the lot lines in the case of detached dwelling units or outside <br /> the dwelling, in the case of attached dwelling units. <br />