§ 125-15
Dimensional standards
Uses
Accessory1
Extracted standards
5 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Maximum accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. building footprint60 pct
The practice of a home occupation by the owner of a residence may be allowed in an accessory building incidental to the owner's residence located on the same tract or parcel of land, provided that the residence and accessory building shall have the direct access to a public street; and further provided that the use of the accessory building does not change the character thereof, nor exceed 60% of the footprint-ground floor square footage of the dwelling unit, or the occupation in the accessory building does not exceed 1,000 square feet, whichever is the lesser.
- Maximum accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. building square footage1,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The occupation in the accessory building does not exceed 1,000 square feet, whichever is the lesser.
- Maximum employees3 employees
The specific home occupation allowed by special use permit shall not be changed in purpose, nor allow for more than three employees that do not reside in the residence on the same tract or parcel of land on which the business is located.
- Maximum floor area25 pct
Home occupations shall not occupy more than 25% of the total floor area of the dwelling unit.
- No emissions
No emission of unpleasant gases or other odorous matter shall be permitted. No emission of noxious, toxic or corrosive gases or fumes injurious to persons, property or vegetation shall be permitted. No glare and heat from any home occupation shall be permitted. No discharge is permitted into a reservoir, sewage or storm disposal system, stream, open body of water or into the ground of any materials in such a way or of such nature or temperature as could contaminate any water supply. No vibration perceptible beyond the dwelling unit or building in which the home occupation is conducted, whichever shall be the smaller, shall be permitted. No noise shall be audible beyond the dwelling unit or building in which the home occupation is conducted, whichever shall be the smaller, exceeding the average intensity of street traffic at the front lot line. No emission of any smoke shall be permitted. Electric or electronic devices shall be shielded in such a manner as not to interfere with radio or television reception or transmission of any kind. Solid waste shall be contained and disposed of in a manner which will not detract from the appearance of the property or general neighborhood. Toxic waste or material, including but not limited to used motor oil, antifreeze, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, etc., shall not be stored on property.
From the ordinance
Two off-street parking spaces, in addition to those required for the residence units, shall be required for any single home occupation, and four off-street parking spaces, in addition to those required for the residence units, shall be required for any home occupation in an accessory building.
Parking requirements
{
"home occupation": "2 spaces for single, 4 for accessory building"
}