§ 9.3. Development standards.

For all home occupations, except as otherwise provided for child day care, the following requirements shall be applied:

9.3-1 Retail sales shall be prohibited on the premises except for products or goods produced or fabricated on the premises as a result of the home occupation. Said items may only be those produced on the premises or incidental supplies necessary for and consumed in the conduct of the home occupation. Samples, however, may be kept on the premises but neither sold nor distributed from the residence. Said retail sales shall not be defined to include the exhibition of a sample and the subsequent order and delivery of goods.

9.3-2 Except for permitted outdoor instructional services, the home occupation shall be conducted within the enclosed living area of the home which may include the basement, or within an enclosed accessory building or detached garage

9.3-3 A home occupation and any storage of goods, materials, or products connected with a home occupation shall be allowed in an accessory building or detached garage.

9.3-4 No alteration of the residential appearance of the premises shall occur.

9.3-5 There shall be no display or storage of products, materials, equipment, or machinery where they may be visible from the exterior of the residence.

9.3-6 The conduct of the home occupation shall not increase the normal flow of traffic or on-street or off-street parking.

9.3-7 There shall be no increased noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors or electrical interference created by the home occupation distracting from general appearance.

9.3-8 No process shall be used which is hazardous to public health, safety, morals or welfare.

9.3-9 In no case shall a customary home occupation be opened to the public at times earlier than 8:00 a.m. nor later than 10:00 p.m.

9.3-10 No more than two vehicles shall be utilized in the business. In any event, no vehicle shall be allowed in violation of the Cherokee County Property Maintenance Ordinance. (Ord. No. 2009-Z-006, 10-20-09)

9.3-11 Adequate off-street parking in a manner consistent with the residential nature of the property shall be provided for the allowed use. (Ord. No. 2008-Z-002, 9-16-08)

9.3-12 The home occupation shall be conducted from the property upon which the owner's/operator's principal domicile or permanent home is located. In no circumstance shall the residence and/or accessory building/detached garage be leased to others for use as a home occupation/business.

9.3-13 The number of part time or full time non-resident employees working on the premises of the home occupation shall not exceed two employees.

9.3-14 The home occupation shall utilize not more than 1,000 square feet of floor area for operation or storage purposes, including space within the primary residence and any accessory structure or detached garage. Of the 1,000 square feet of floor area, no more than 600 square feet may be used in any accessory structure or detached garage.

9.3-15 Owners/operators of all home occupations shall maintain a current occupational tax certificate. Failure to hold a current occupational tax certificate will invalidate the home occupation.

9.3-16 Owners/operators of a home occupation shall permit a limited inspection of the premises by the director or other duly authorized agent of the board of commissioners or other agency having jurisdiction or responsibility for enforcing applicable laws, requirements and regulations at the time of application, or after the home occupation has commenced operation in order to determine compliance with the requirements of this code. Failure to cooperate in providing such access may result in the immediate discontinuation of the home occupation.

(Ord. No. 2008-Z-002, § 3, 9-16-08; Ord. No. 2009-O-006, § IC, 10-20-09; Ord. No. 2017-O-004, § 1, 4-18-17)