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Councilmember Musgrove referenced a paragraph related to signage and commented that she liked <br />the revised version which emphasized what could be done instead of what is prohibited. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich commented that Councilmember Heineman had passed along comments <br />about potential using commercial vehicle classification to enhance this ordinance and questioned <br />if that had been considered. <br /> <br />Zoning Code Enforcement Officer Raines replied the emails had been received with comments <br />about commercial vehicles versus personal vehicles. She stated that it was just like the public <br />nuisance code, which was for residential off-street parking and would cover that because it <br />includes specifics such as number, location, types of vehicles and other details. She offered to <br />make sure that is included. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman referenced weight-class and commented that the City didn’t want <br />F150’s going up and down the street ten times a day pulling trailers or bobcats. He questioned if <br />there could be a trip limit set based on vehicle class, which might help alleviate some of the noise <br />complaints. <br /> <br />Zoning Code Enforcement Officer Raines replied for that kind of activity, it would be classified <br />as a level two home occupation. Those are brought to the Council so there would be an option to <br />have that distinguishment made in their permit. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell referenced the section regarding level one home occupations. She <br />commented that there is no allowance for someone who is a plumber or construction worker, owns <br />a truck with a trailer, and leaves with their tools every day. It would not be a disturbance but they <br />would be required to apply for a level two permit because they are leaving with tools and <br />equipment. She questioned if there are allowances for these types of workers who are not creating <br />a disturbance. <br /> <br />Zoning Code Enforcement Officer Raines replied before the revisions, the code was worded to <br />include the vehicle and tools so a plumber would be allowed to park. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell asked about construction workers who pull a trailer. <br /> <br />Zoning Code Enforcement Officer Raines replied that would be allowed and offered to reword it. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman gave the example if he worked for Blue Ox Heating and Air and drove <br />a van home with a trailer, he wouldn’t need a home occupation permit because he would be driving <br />a work vehicle. If he was self-employed and driving the same truck and trailer, he would. He felt <br />bringing those together would be advantageous so a person who has their own business would <br />have the same liberties as a person who works for a company outside of their property. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell commented that people with home occupations were being limited to one <br />vehicle with signage on it when someone who has a business doesn’t have the same limitations. <br />She questioned why this is, if they are not disturbing the neighborhood. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / January 25, 2022 <br />Page 2 of 23 <br /> <br />