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Home Occupation Permit Basics <br />A Home Occupation Permit is required in order to operate a business within a principal dwelling or an <br />accessory structure on a residential property. <br />Home occupation means any business or commercial activity that is conducted on a property that is zoned <br />for residential use. There are two (2) types of Home Occupation Permits. Level I Home Occupation do not <br />require a permit if they do not exceed the requirements in Section 117-351, item 1. Level 11 Home <br />Occupation Permits require approval by the City Council after public hearing and recommendation by the <br />Planning Commission. <br />Application Fee and Escrow <br />Application Fee (non-refundable): <br />Minimum Escrow: <br />$200 <br />$800* <br />*Required escrows are minimum escrows. Remaining surplus shall be refunded to the Applicant after all <br />remaining obligations are completed and accepted by the City. The Applicant shall be responsible for all <br />costs incurred by the City above the minimum escrow. <br />Home Occupation Procedures <br />1. Fill out the enclosed applicable application, supplemental questionnaire and pay the applicable <br />application and escrow fee. Applications cannot be processed until the application and escrow <br />fees have been paid. <br />2. Provide a detailed description of your request (attach a separate sheet if necessary). <br />3. Provide a site plan identifying detailed information regarding the request. Such information <br />may include building and structure locations (existing and proposed) with dimensions, parking <br />areas, screening (existing and required), additional information as required by the City. <br />Home Occupation Process <br />1. Applications must be submitted to Staff thirty (30) days prior to the Planning Commission <br />meeting (see attached meeting date schedule). <br />2. The City has 15 days to determine if the application is complete. In the event that the application <br />is incomplete, Staff will notify the Applicant within the 15 days and provide direction on what <br />information is still required. <br />3. Properties located within at least 350 feet of the subject property will be notified of the request <br />and the public hearing date to be held by the Planning Commission. <br />4. City Staff will prepare a report detailing the information related to the request, findings of fact <br />and proposed Home Occupation Permit. <br />5. The City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. <br />Home Occupation Permit Guide; December, 2021 <br />