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50.1 HOME OCCUPATIONS AND ADDRESSES OF CONVENIENCE
50.1.1 Home Occupations Permitted. A permit is required to carry out a home occupation. Home occupations, as defined in this Code, shall be permitted as appurtenant and accessory uses to any residential use. An application for a home occupation permit shall be accompanied by an application fee in the amount as established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. (Former Section INL#316-8(a); Ord. 519, Sec. 608, 5/11/65; Amended by Ord. 1280 Sec. 1, 10/10/78)
50.1.2 Home Occupation Requirements. A Home Occupation is any use which, as determined by the Planning Commission, is entirely carried on within a dwelling by the inhabitants thereof and which is clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the dwelling and which:
50.1.2.1Is confined completely within the dwelling and occupies not more than twenty-five per cent (25%) of the gross area of one floor thereof; and (Former Section INL#312-34(a); Ord. 519, Sec. 233, 5/11/65)
50.1.2.2Involves no sales of merchandise other than that produced on the premises or merchandise directly related to and incidental to the occupation; and (Former Section INL#312-34(b); Ord. 519, Sec. 233, 5/11/65)
50.1.2.3Is carried on by the members of the family occupying the dwelling, with no other person employed; and (Former Section INL#312-34(c); Ord. 519, Sec. 233, 5/11/65)
50.1.2.4Produces no evidence of its existence in the external appearance of the dwelling or premises, or in the creation of noise, odors, smoke or other nuisances to a degree greater than that normal for the neighborhood; and (Former Section INL#312-34(d); Ord. 519, Sec. 233, 5/11/65)
50.1.2.5Does not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic beyond that normal in the neighborhood in which located; and (Former Section INL#312-34(e); Ord. 519, Sec. 233, 5/11/65)
50.1.2.6Meets the requirements of the Chief Building Inspector and fire district of jurisdiction; and (Former Section INL#312-34(f); Ord. 519, Sec. 233, 5/11/65)
50.1.2.7Requires no addition or extensions to, or structural electrical or plumbing alterations in the dwelling; and (Former Section INL#312-34(g); Ord. 519, Sec. 233, 5/11/65)
50.1.2.8Hospitals, sanitariums, antique shops, eating establishments, bakeries, barber shops, beauty shops and animal hospitals shall not be deemed to be home occupations, and (Former Section INL#312-34(h); Ord. 519, Sec. 233, 5/11/65; Amended by Ord. 2166, Sec. 3, 4/7/98)
50.1.2.9The home occupation involves no equipment other than that customarily used in dwellings, except that with a Special Permit, the Hearing Officer may, in particular cases, modify the provisions of subsections 50.1.2.3. and 50.1.2.7 for locations outside community planning areas if the following findings are made: (Former Section INL#312-34(i); Ord. 519, Sec. 233, 5/11/65; Amended by Ord. 2166, Sec. 3, 4/7/98)
50.1.2.9.1No more than one other non-resident of the dwelling may be employed in the conduct of the home occupation; and (Former Section INL#312-34(i); Ord. 519, Sec. 233, 5/11/65; Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 3, 4/7/98)
50.1.2.9.2Interior and exterior physical alterations to the residence must retain the residential character of the structure. (Former Section INL#312-34(i); Ord. 519, Sec. 233, 5/11/65; Added by Ord. 2166, Sec. 3, 4/7/98)
50.1.3 Address of Convenience. A permit is required for an address of convenience. Due to the low potential for significant impacts on the neighborhood, an Address of Convenience as defined by this Code, may be approved without the analysis and review required of other home occupations. (Former Section INL#316-8(b); Added by Ord. 1848, Sec. 16, 9/13/88)