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' ORDINANCE 2006-401 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 320 (COMPRHENSIVE LAND USE REGULATION) SECTION 1195-330.1 HOME OCCUPATIONS Subd. 1 Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this ordinance is to maintain the character and integrity of residential areas, prevent unfair competition with commercial districts, encourage the existing entrepreneurial spirit in the City, and provide a means through the establishment of specific standards and procedures by which home occupations can be conducted without jeopardizing the health, safety, and general welfare of the surrounding neighborhood. The intent is to provide a mechanism enabling the distinction between those home occupations having minimal or no secondary impact, and those which have potential to adversely affect surrounding properties. Subd. 2 General Standards for all Home Occupations. Home occupations, which conform to al l of the following standards, may be permitted without obtaining a home occupation interim use permit: (A) Any home occupation shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the premises and shall not change the residential character thereof. (B) The existence of the home occupation shall not be apparent beyond the boundaries of the site, except a nameplate, not to exceed two (2) square feet in size, identifying the business or service conducted on the premises, affixed directly to the building. (C) All home occupations shall be conducted entirely within the principal dwelling, except that up to fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of accessory structures (e.g., attached garages, detached garages, and other outbuildings) on a site may be used for the storage of equipment, trailers, or materials related to the home occupation, provided that no assembly, display, manufacturing, repair, or other business operations are conducted within an accessory structure. In no event shall the storage of materials related to a home occupation result in fewer parking spaces than required by the code. (D) The business or occupation shall not create any radio or television interference beyond the boundaries of the site. (E) The area set aside for home occupations shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the total floor area of such residence. (F) No home occupation shall permit light, glare, noise, odor, smoke, dust, or vibration that will in any way have an objectionable effect upon adjacent or nearby property owners. (G) No home occupation shall generate customer or vehicle trips to the site earlier than 7:00 A.M. and later than 9:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday and earlier than 8:00 A.M. and later than 8:00 P.M. on Sunday. (H) No commodities shall be sold on the premises except incidental materials or agriculture products. (I) No home occupations shall generate on average more than eight (8) vehicle trips per day, including no more than one (1) delivery vehicle of a type that customarily serves a residential