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(f) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (g) (1) (2) (3) (h) Criteria for approval of a home occupation interim use permit. An application for a home occupation interim use permit may be granted only upon a finding that all the following criteria have been met: The applicant owns the property and resides at the principal residential address associated with the home occupation, unless the council determines that unique conditions or circumstances warrant special arrangements. The proposed home occupation is allowed as an accessory use in the respective zoning district and conforms to this chapter. The proposed home occupation is in keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter. The proposed home occupation is compatible with the present character of the surrounding area. The proposed home occupation shall have a set date in which the permit shall be reviewed and extended through the renewal process or terminated. The home occupation will not impose additional unreasonable costs on the public. The proposed home occupation shall be subject to, by agreement with the property owner, any conditions that the city council deems appropriate for permission of the use. Conditions of approval. In permitting a new home occupation interim use permit or amending an existing home occupation interim use permit, the planning commission may recommend and the city council may impose, additional conditions and requirements to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the surrounding area and the community at whole, mitigate unfavorable consequences of activities resulting from issuing the permit, enforce laws and regulations, and ensure compliance with the conditions of the permit. These conditions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Limitations on period of use, occupancy, and operation. Buffering and screening measures. Renewal periods between one to five years. Renewal of a home occupation interim use permit. A home occupation interim use permit shall be issued for an initial period of up to two years, after which the permit may be renewed for periods of up to five years each. Notice of the permit renewal application must be provided to the property owners of record for properties located within 300 feet of the lot or parcel to which the home occupation interim use application applies and the property owners shall be allowed a period of ten days in which to respond. Notice of the permit renewal application should also be provided to the planning commission and the city council. If no parties wish to be heard at a public meeting to consider the application within ten days of the notice the application can be approved administratively. A public hearing shall also be required if deemed necessary by the community development director, or a majority of the planning commission or the city council. If