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Sec. 117-1. — Definitions. Home occupation means any business or commercial activity that is conducted or petitioned to be conducted from the principal structure or an accessory structure on the property that is zoned for residential use, by persons residing on the property. Home occupation, arts means artists, crafts people, writers, professional consultants personal care and grooming services, piano teachers, beauticians, and similar occupations. Zoning administrator means the applicable community development department staff, fire marshal, chief of police, or a designee tasked with preserving city code. City Code Section 117-351 shall be replaced in its entirety as follows: 1. Home occupations shall be allowed to exist in the residential zoning districts in accordance with certain criteria established to protect the peace, quiet, and domestic tranquility in all residential neighborhoods It is the intent of this section that the property owner shall have a vested interest in the business, as the city does not desire to create business incubators for lease within the residential districts. 2. Home Occupation Permits (HOP) shall be processed in accordance with the processing procedure established for conditional use permits in section 117-51, with the exception of recording the home occupation permit, should it be approved by City Council. 3. Home occupation permits may be suspended or revoked pursuant to the procedure established in Section 117-51. 4. There shall be two levels of home occupations, Level I and Level II, as laid out in the table below: Level I Level II Permit No Permit Required Home Occupation Permit Required Intent Clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the premises. Occupations non -typical in most residential settings, but may be approved with conditions based on neighborhood characteristics. All occupations that do not meet all criteria to be considered a level I occupation, and all occupations that have received a verified code enforcement complaint. The City Council has the sole discretion on granting Home Occupation Permits based on each application and its compatibility with the adjacent community and intent of the residential zoning district. Zoning Districts Allowed R-1, R-2, and R-3 R-1 only Occupations Arts occupations; telecommuters with an office indoors; fully online sales operations Any occupation that operates beyond the confines of a Level I HOP, and any occupation deemed non - standard for a Level I occupation by the Zoning Administrator. Examples include but are not limited to: contractors, landscaping, lawn care, snow removal. Customers No customers may come to the site unless considered an arts occupation. Any customers onsite, unless considered an arts occupation.