Agenda - 05-28-1996 - C4(b) - Laserfiche WebLink

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122 adopted due to the preference of the Board of Commissioners to deal with the home occupation provisions as a whole, rather than modifying particular standards. The proposed amendment seeks to clarify the intent of home occupation regulations, provide greater emphasis on performance standards, and simplify the text. The major changes proposed are summarized as follows: • With exception of the maximum size allowed for accessory buildings, a uniform set of standards would apply to all home occupations, regardless of lot size and zoning district. • Certain uses which are likely to generate traffic,visual or other impacts unsuitable for a residential area are explicitly prohibited as home occupations. • Specific standards for traffic generation are included. • A size limitation on vehicles associated with a home occupation is included. • Accessory buildings are required to have a residential appearance. • No more than 1000 square feet of an accessory building may be used for a home occupation. • New structures built for the purpose of conducting a home occupation would be limited to 1000 square feet in area. • An existing accessory structure which is larger than 1000 square feet may be used for the home occupation only if no more than 1000 square feet is used for that purpose, and any remaining area remaining in the structure is physically separated by walls or other barriers. In order to qualify as an existing accessory structure for the purpose of conducting a home occupation, the structure must have been constructed to meet building code requirements applicable to a residential accessory structure, and must have been in existence for at least twenty-four months. • Additional setbacks for home occupation accessory buildings on lots larger than 200,000 square feet are eliminated. Currently, accessory buildings are required to be 30 feet farther from the road than the residence and side and rear setbacks are required to be 40 feet rather than 20 feet. Screening from adjacent roads and properties through landscaping and/or fencing would continue to apply. • Outdoor storage area is limited to 500 square feet, must be located at least 40 feet from all property lines and roads, and must be screened in the same manner as required for an accessory structure.