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dwelling not be altered in any way. The most specific (St. Paul) states that "no structural alterations or enlazgements shall be made to the dwelling for the primary purpose of conducting the home occupation". Your ordinance seems adequate in this point. 4. Requirements regarding notification of neighboring property owners of proposed home occupations. Falcon Heights currently does not require notification. About half of the communities require notification before the permit takes effect and the other half require no notification S. The usefulness of specifically listing permined home occupations. Falcon Heights does not specifically list permitted or non-permitted uses as home occupations. Some cities list both specifically permitted and prohibited uses and/or examples. The benefit of specifically listing ty~ of uses that are permitted help citizens decide if they need to apply for a permit. Likewise listing types of uses that are strictly prohibited are useful in the initial inquiry process so that the applicant is aware how reasonable or not their request is. Non-permitted uses typically include things such as automobile repair, machine shops, food service and welding. Permitted uses usually include things such as professional offices and home crafts. 6. The usefulness of a conditional use permit for those that don't conform to the code - is it better just not to allow those that don't conform to the code? Yes, it is better W just not allow uses that don't conform to the code. If a use does not meet the • standazds of a home occupation, it is probably better suited for a business or industrial district. Of course the City should maintain the conditional use or 'variance' fors cial cases. The City of St. Paul allows 'variances' to the requirements of home occupation standards only to those that can show some type of handicap (including allergies, mobility impairment, or any other handicap that can be documented that would require the person w conduct business out of their home). Another item the City may want to consider adding w the home occupation ordinance is limiting the amount of a dwelling which can be used. Some ordinances specify one room, and others specify 20% and 25% of a dwellings floor area. A percentage of floor azea is more reasonable and enforceable than an amount of rooms. Please let us know if you need any additional information on this. Sincerely, DAHLGREN, SHARDLOW, and UBAN INC. -- v`~, Lynn 1v1. Rabuse Planner •