§ 270-157. Home occupations.

A. 

Purpose. The standards and regulations of this section are designed to protect and maintain the character of residential areas while recognizing that certain professional and trade activities may, on a limited scale, be appropriate accessory uses in residential dwelling.

B. 

(Reserved)

C. 

Where permitted. Subject to the standards and requirements of this section, one home occupation is permitted in any residential dwelling unit or structure accessory thereto.

D. 

Issuance, terms and revocation of permits. The Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer may issue a home occupation permit following submission of an application and a fee, as set forth in Chapter 126 of the Town Code, entitled "Fees," if it is determined that such application conforms to the standards and provisions of this section. Should, at any time during the period which a home occupation permit is in effect, the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer find that the operation of such home occupation is in violation of the provisions of this section, he shall, by declaration, serve notice of revocation of the home occupation permit.

[Amended 12-9-1992 by L.L. No. 37-1992]

Editor's Note: The schedule of fees is on file in the office of the Town Clerk.

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

E. 

Use limitations. No home occupation shall be permitted unless it complies with the following restrictions:

(1) 

No person who is not residing on the premises shall be employed in any home occupation.

(2) 

No more than 1/3 or 400 square feet of the combined floor area of the principal building and accessory building, whichever is less, shall be devoted to the home occupation.

(3) 

No alteration of the principal building shall be made which changes the character and appearance thereof as a dwelling.

(4) 

There shall be no exterior display of stock-in-trade.

(5) 

No sign, other than one exterior sign not exceeding one foot square, shall be displayed.

(6) 

There shall be no exterior storage of equipment or materials used in the occupation.

(7) 

The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the principal dwelling unit or in a private garage accessory thereto.

(8) 

No offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat or glare shall be produced.

(9) 

No extra parking spaces shall be constructed to serve the home occupation.

F. 

Permitted home occupation. In particular, a home occupation includes but is not limited to the following:

(1) 

Limited office facilities for accountants, architects, brokers, engineers, land surveyors, lawyers, therapists, insurance agents and members of similar professions.

(2) 

Consultation or emergency treatment by a doctor or a dentist, but not the general practice of such profession.

(3) 

Limited office facility of a salesperson, sales representative or manufacturer's representative, provided that no retail or wholesale transactions are made on the premises.

(4) 

Home crafts such as model making, rug weaving, lapidary work and cabinet making.

(5) 

Workshop or studio for an artist, photographer, craftsman, writer, composer, dressmaker, tailor, typist or computer programmer.

(6) 

Facilities for instruction to not more than three pupils at any given time such as in music, dance or driver training.

(7) 

Homebound employment of a physically or mentally handicapped person who is unable to work away from home by reason of disability.

(8) 

Nursery schools and day care for not more than four children.

(9) 

Barbershop, hair stylist or beauty salons with a maximum of one commercial chair, sink and other accessory facilities for hair styling, cutting or grooming and subject to the use limitation prescribed in § 270-157E.

[Added 2-28-1996 by L.L. No. 3-1996]

G. 

Prohibited home occupations. Permitted home occupations shall not be interpreted to include:

(1) 

Antique or furniture shops.

(2) 

Barbershops, hair stylists or beauty salons, except those exempted in § 270-157F(9).

[Amended 2-28-1996 by L.L. No. 3-1996]

(3) 

Commercial stables, kennels or animal hospitals.

(4) 

Funeral homes or mortuaries.

(5) 

Real estate offices.

(6) 

Private clubs or lodges.

(7) 

Restaurants.

(8) 

Tourist homes or boardinghouses.