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�6 Section 6.16.6.1 lists standards for home occupations in areas where highest residential densities are Rermitted. The section applies to all districts where residential uses are allowed, except it does not include the three lowest density zoning districts, namely: RB (Rural Buffer), AR (Agricultural Residential), and R -1 (Rural Residential). This section sets forth the most stringent home occupation restrictions in the ordinance. All activities must be conducted totally within residences and are limited to no more than 35 percent or 500 square feet of the total floor area of the resi- dence, whichever is less. No external evidence of occupations may be visible, although one sign is allowed which may not exceed two square feet. Only one person not residing in the home may work in the occupation. Section 6.16.6.2 applies only to Rroperties in the RB AR and R -1 districts with less than 200,000 square feet (4.59 acres). Up to 1,000 square feet may be used for home occupations either in homes or accessory buildings with up to 500 square feet allowed for outside storage. Accessory structures, storage areas, and off - street parking must be screened from view from adjacent properties. One home occupation sign of no more than four square feet is allowed in the RA and R -1 districts, or one sign of no more than two square feet is allowed in the RB district. No more than two individuals not residing in the home may work in the occupation. Section 6.16.6.3 generally duplicates the provisions of Section 6.16.6.2., but applies only to properties in the RB AR and R -1 districts in excess of 200,000 square feet .,.,(4.59-acres) . Provisions in this section that differ with those in 6.16.6.2 allow: (1) a maximum of 2,000 square feet of floor area for use either in a home or respective accessory structure; and (2) a maximum of 1,000 square feet for outside storage. Two additional provisions require acces- sory buildings to be set back at least 30 feet farther from the road and 40 feet from side and rear lot lines. Section 6.16.6.4 describes the aipRlication procedures for attaining home occupation permits. Applications are handled administratively by the Zoning Officer. Application details depend on particulars of proposed home occupations and the districts in which they are located. Site plans, and residence or accessory structure floor plans, are required. Appeals to the decisions of the Zoning Officer may be directed to the Board of Adjustment. Amendment Issues Article 22 DEFINITIONS uses the term "accessory use" to define a home occupation. This is confusing. The term "accessory use" should be removed from the definition. It is recommended that the definition be rewritten to reflect better the nature of home occupa- tions.