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STAFF ORIGINATOR: P & Z MEETING DATE: REQUEST: CASE NUMBER: APPLICANTS: OWNERS: BACKGROUND PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 8A Katie Larsen, City Planner May 11, 2022 Zoning Ordinance Update (Home Occupation Permits) N/A City of Lino Lakes Multiple As part of the zoning ordinance update, staff would like to discuss with the Planning & Zoning Board the City's current ordinance regarding Home Occupation Permits. Specifically, the Level C permits. ANALYSIS In the current zoning ordinance, Section 1007.047 regulates home occupation. In general, the section categorizes home occupations into three (3) levels based on the intensity of the home occupation and land use. Level A: This is the least intense land use. No customers or employees are allowed on site. No home occupation is allowed in accessory structure. Minimal disturbance. No permits are required. An example could be an insurance agent, online sales, etc. Level B: This is a slightly higher intense land use. Two (2) customers or employees are allowed on site. Limits vehicle trips and deliveries. Home occupation is allowed in accessory structure. A one-time home occupation permit is required. An example could be a hair salon, at home baker, etc. Level C: This is the most intense land use. Five (5) customers or employees are allowed on site. More vehicle trips and deliveries are allowed. A conditional use permit is required. An example could be a small landscaping business or contractor's shop. Staff has been evaluating the Level C section of the ordinance. Currently, there are several rural and residential properties in the City that appear to be operating unpermitted businesses that would not meet the Level C home occupation requirements. Code enforcement on these properties is difficult and overtime, the business and intensity have a tendency to grow.