§ 52-167. Home occupations.

(a)

A home occupation shall be allowed by special permit issued by the building inspector if all of the following conditions are met:

(1)

It is conducted by the permanent residents of the dwelling;

(2)

It is solely confined within the principal building with no outdoor storage of anything associated with the business;

(3)

No article or service is sold or offered for sale on the premises, except as is produced on the premises by the residents;

(4)

No internal or external alterations or construction features or equipment, not customarily found in residential areas, are required;

(5)

The occupation is incidental to the residential use;

(6)

Storage space for the occupation does not occupy more than 400 square feet;

(7)

No sign advertising the occupation shall be displayed;

(8)

No outdoor display of product sold;

(9)

The occupation does not generate traffic or a need for parking beyond that required for the residential unit;

(10)

The occupation does not generate excessive dust, noise or odors offensive to the neighborhood;

(11)

The occupation does not interfere with the permitted uses in the neighborhood or make the premises unsuitable for the permitted uses;

(12)

The occupation will not cause a reduction in property values in the area; and

(13)

The occupation does not involve the sale or storage of explosive, flammable, toxic or hazardous materials, products or supplies.

(b)

No home occupation shall commence until the special permit has been obtained and the required annual fee, as set by council resolution, has been paid.

(Ord. No. 95-15, § 1(7.13), 5-16-1995)

State law reference

Single-family residence, use for instruction in craft or fine art as home occupation, MCL 125.3204.