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— Article 10, Definitions • Packet includes the proposed amendments in "track changes" format with explanatory footnotes as needed • Renumbering and reformatting of identified Sections Proposed Amendments • Development of Two Home Occupation Categories — Minor — Major • Minor Home Occupations — Staff review and approval — Permitted in all residential zoning districts — Increase in square footage threshold for residential dwelling units — Increase in square footage for accessory structures — Increase in number of onsite employees — Allow for an increase in the daily number of clients, customers, and students — Revised definition Proposed Amendments • Major Home Occupations — Require a Class B Special Use Permit — Only permitted in the AR (Agricultural Residential) and R-1 (Rural Residential) zoning districts — Must be located on a parcel at least five acres in size — Square footage threshold for residential dwelling units and number of onsite employees determined by the approved Special Use Permit — Size of accessory structures based on acreage — Allow for daily number of clients, customers, and students — Require a private road maintenance agreement or driveway permit — Proposed definition — Proposed Amendments • All Home Occupations — Removal of the daily trip maximum and delivery cap — Modification in measuring the weight of vehicles used in conjunction with the home occupation — Address reviewing and permitting of special events • Revisions to Section 5.4.3, Special Events — Allow for events planned, conducted, and affiliated with a non profit or government organization to be exempt from the Special Event and Class B SUP review process Addressing Concerns and Issues Existing Standards Concern: Current standards are too limiting regarding: - Permitted number of employees - Square footage allowances - Permitted daily trip counts Proposed Standards - Allow for increase in number of onsite employees.