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1 h. Signage. A sign not exceeding two square feet in size may be displayed if affixed flat 2 against the wall of either the dwelling or accessory building where the home occupation 3 is being conducted. The sign shall be non-illuminated and shall not have dynamic display 4 capabilities. 5 i. Exterior.There shall be no other exterior evidence of the existence of a home occupation, 6 including outdoor storage of materials or commercial vehicles. 7 j. Vehicles and on-site parking. One passenger vehicle associated with the business is 8 allowed. The number of persons permitted on the site at any given time shall be limited 9 so as not to create a parking demand in excess of that which can be accommodated on 10 driveway(s) and/or parking pads on the site of the home occupation. 11 k. Deliveries. The occupation cannot be serviced by deliveries from vehicles with a gross 12 vehicle weight exceeding 20,000 pounds. 13 1. Nuisance prevention. The business must not create noise, odors, vibration, smoke, air 14 pollution, liquid or solid wastes, heat, glare, dust, or other adverse influences shall be 15 permitted that will in any way have an objectionable effect upon adjacent or nearby 16 property. In order to guarantee that a home occupation, once authorized,will not become 17 a nuisance to the neighbors or otherwise violate these regulations, the city staff or city 18 council may impose reasonable conditions necessary to protect the public health, safety, 19 and welfare of residents of the city. 20 M. Non-conforming uses. Any existing home occupation that is discontinued for a period of 21 more than thirty days, or is in violation of the provisions, under which it was initially 22 established, shall be brought into conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance. 23 (4) Standards for home occupations that require a home occupation permit. 24 a. Allowed Use. The home occupation must be an allowed use from the list in subsection 25 (2). 26 b. Employees. A maximum of two non-resident employees is allowed. 27 C. Vehicle. Outside parking of two commercial vehicles used for business transportation. 28 d. Accessory Structure. Use of an accessory structure is allowed, but cannot exceed 800 29 square feet of the structure space. 30 31 (C) Licensed Residential Facilities — Licensed residential facilities are limited to six residents per 32 dwelling unit. This requirement applies to unlicensed supportive living facilities. 33 34 (D) Model Homes,Temporary Real Estate Offices,and Construction Trailers/Field Offices. This section 35 allows for the provision of model homes, temporary real estate offices, and temporary construction 36 trailers/field offices in new residential subdivisions or development without adversely affecting the 37 character of surrounding residential neighborhoods and properties or creating a general nuisance. As 38 these uses represent a unique temporary commercial use, special consideration must be given to the 39 peculiar problems associated with them and special standards must be applied to ensure reasonable 40 compatibility with their surrounding environment. All model homes, temporary real estate offices, 41 and construction trailers/field offices must comply with the following special requirements: 42 (1) Temporary parking facilities shall be provided for model homes, temporary real estate offices, 43 and construction trailers/field offices. At least four parking spaces must be provided. The 44 overall design, drainage, and surfacing of the temporary parking facility shall be subject to the 45 approval of the zoning administrator. 46 (2) The model home or temporary real estate office are permitted only until all the other lots in the 47 subdivision have active building permits. Construction trailers/field offices are permitted until 48 all buildings within the project have a certificate of occupancy. 49 (3) The applicant for a model home may be required to submit a cash bond to guarantee the 50 conversion of the model home to living space in a timely manner if alterations to the site have 51 occurred such as the provision of paved parking, removal of lighting, and similar uses. Such Page 51 of 141