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73 <br /> Article 2: Procedures <br /> Section 2.22:Home Occupations <br /> SECTION • OCCUPATIONS <br /> 2.22.1 Application Requirements <br /> (A) An application for a Home Occupation Permit shall be filed with the Planning Director <br /> on forms provided by the Planning Department. <br /> (B) Application forms shall be prepared so that when completed a full and accurate <br /> description of the proposed use,including its location,appearance,and operational <br /> characteristics are disclosed. <br /> (C) An application for a minor home occupation shall include a plot plan that adheres to the <br /> requirements of Sections 2.4.3 and 5.5.34. <br /> (D) An application for a major home occupation shall require a Glass RSpecial Use Permit <br /> and adhere to the requirements of Sections 2.5.3,2.7,and 5.5.43. <br /> 2.22.2 Conditions of Approval <br /> (A) If conditions are attached to the approval of a permit,they may address deficiencies in <br /> meeting specific Ordinance requirements or they may address specific impacts which <br /> result from the operation of the home occupation. <br /> (B) If conditions address specific impacts which result from the operation of the home <br /> occupation,the conditions may include,but not be limited to the following limitations: <br /> (1) Hours of operation; <br /> (2) Number of vehicles to be parked on the premises; <br /> (3) The location of an accessory building,storage area or parking on the property. <br /> (C) The Planning Director may require greater setbacks and/or additional landscaping or <br /> screening to adequately screen the home occupation from adjoining properties. <br /> 2.22.3 Application Approval <br /> (A) If the application is approved,either with or without conditions,the Planning Director <br /> shall send the applicant a permit letter informing him/her of the approval and of the <br /> requirements of the Ordinance that apply to the home occupation. <br /> (B) The permit letter must be signed by the applicant to indicate his/her willingness to <br /> operate the home occupation in conformance with the requirements and conditions set <br /> forth in the permit letter. <br /> (C) Each permit letter shall be kept on file by the Planning Director and shall constitute the <br /> Home Occupation Permit for the particular use in question. <br /> (D) The home occupation may be operated by the applicant as long as it is operated in <br /> conformance with the requirements and conditions set forth in the permit letter. <br /> 2.22.4 Application Denial <br /> If the application is denied,the Planning Director shall notify the applicant of the denial and shall <br /> state the reasons for denial in writing. <br /> 2.22.5 Appeals <br /> The applicant may appeal the decision of the Planning Director to the Board of Adjustment as set <br /> forth in Section 2.27. <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 2-75 <br />