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3 <br /> 1 — Section 5.5.3, Home Occupations <br /> 2 — Article 10, Definitions <br /> 3 Packet includes the proposed amendments in "track changes" format with explanatory <br /> 4 footnotes as needed <br /> 5 Renumbering and reformatting of identified Sections <br /> 6 <br /> 7 Proposed Amendments <br /> 8 Development of Two Home Occupation Categories <br /> 9 — Minor <br /> 10 — Major <br /> 11 Minor Home Occupations <br /> 12 — Staff review and approval <br /> 13 — Permitted in all residential zoning districts <br /> 14 — Increase in square footage threshold for residential dwelling units <br /> 15 — Increase in square footage for accessory structures <br /> 16 — Increase in number of onsite employees <br /> 17 — Allow for an increase in the daily number of clients, customers, and students <br /> 18 — Revised definition <br /> 19 <br /> 20 Proposed Amendments <br /> 21 Major Home Occupations <br /> 22 — Require a Class B Special Use Permit <br /> 23 — Only permitted in the AR (Agricultural Residential) and R-1 (Rural Residential) <br /> 24 zoning districts <br /> 25 — Must be located on a parcel at least five acres in size <br /> 26 — Square footage threshold for residential dwelling units and number of onsite <br /> 27 employees determined by the approved Special Use Permit <br /> 28 — Size of accessory structures based on acreage <br /> 29 — Allow for daily number of clients, customers, and students <br /> 30 — Require a private road maintenance agreement or driveway permit <br /> 31 — Proposed definition <br /> 32 — Proposed Amendments <br /> 33 All Home Occupations <br /> 34 — Removal of the daily trip maximum and delivery cap <br /> 35 — Modification in measuring the weight of vehicles used in conjunction with the <br /> 36 home occupation <br /> 37 — Address reviewing and permitting of special events <br /> 38 Revisions to Section 5.4.3, Special Events <br /> 39 — Allow for events planned, conducted, and affiliated with a non <br /> 40 profit or government organization to be exempt from the Special <br /> 41 Event and Class B SUP review process <br /> 42 <br /> 43 Addressing Concerns and Issues <br /> 44 Existing Standards <br /> 45 Concern: Current standards are too limiting regarding: <br /> 46 - Permitted number of employees <br /> 47 - Square footage allowances <br /> 48 - Permitted daily trip counts <br /> 49 <br /> 50 Proposed Standards <br /> 51 - Allow for increase in number of onsite employees. <br />