§ 58.941. Procedural Requirements.

Occupational License Required. All home occupations shall be required to obtain an occupational license prior to the start of such use. In addition to any other submittals required for an occupational license, the applicant shall also submit the following:

(a)

Location of dwelling unit where the home occupation will be conducted;

(b)

Total floor area of the dwelling unit;

(c)

Area of room or rooms to be utilized in the conduct of the home occupation;

(d)

A sketch with dimensions showing the floor plan and the area to be utilized for the conduct of the home occupation;

(e)

A written description of the exact nature of the home occupation; and

(f)

Notarized letter of approval for the home occupation from the property owner and/or property manager;

(g)

The Zoning Official may require a site plan indicating the location of all improvements.

Expiration of Occupational License. Any occupational license for a home occupation approved after the effective date of this Part shall expire on September 30th each year and must be renewed by October 1st of each year thereafter by application to the Director of Finance in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Section. The yearly review shall include a review of zoning compliance, but the notice to abutting property owners shall not be re-issued. The occupational license shall also expire wherever the home occupation is not initiated within 6 months from the date of issuance.

Non-Transferability. Authority to conduct a home occupation shall not be transferred to another person through the sale, leasing, or rental of the property on which the home occupation is located or in any other manner. Said home occupation authority cannot be used by the applicant for any premises other than that for which it was granted.

Revocation of Approval. Any person may seek revocation of approval for a home occupation in accordance with the code enforcement procedures in Chapter 5 of this City Code. In the event that the occupational license holder is found in violation of this Chapter, the license shall be revoked by the Director of Finance and shall not be reissued.

(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. of 4-20-1992, Doc. #25633; Ord. of 5-20-1996, Doc. #29361; Ord. No. 2018-45, § 5, 8-20-2018, Doc. #1808201202)