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 Cherry Valley
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 82. ZONING
 Article V. HOME OCCUPATIONS

§ 82-371. Required conditions for residential district.  

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  • Conforming home occupations are those activities that require the practice of some skill, talent or craft on the part of the homeowner or member of the immediate family of the homeowner and not just a place to house or furnish the use of some machine or equipment, and shall comply with the following regulations:

    (1)

    No person shall be employed other than a member of the immediate family (parent, spouse, child, or sibling only) which permanently resides in that dwelling.

    (2)

    A home occupation shall be conducted within a dwelling in an accessory dwelling not to exceed 500 square feet in area.

    (3)

    No more than 25 percent of home's floor area shall be devoted to the home occupation. The basement, attic, and garage shall not be included in the calculation of floor area.

    (4)

    There shall be no external alterations of the dwelling or the accessory building nor any other evidence indicating the existence of a home occupation other than a nameplate which may not exceed one foot by two feet and may not be illuminated.

    (5)

    There shall be no exterior storage equipment or materials used in the home occupation.

    (6)

    No unreasonable odor, liquid or solid shall be emitted to the surrounding residence. Any home occupation that involves volatile materials, compress gases or toxic chemicals shall be permitted only after approval by the fire department.

    (7)

    No home occupation shall be lawful if it creates or contributes to an unreasonable disturbance including, but not limited to, unreasonable noise, light, electrical disturbance, traffic or parking problems.

    (8)

    Any individual wishing to operate a home occupation must file an application with the village administrator, and such application shall be accompanied by a $15.00 fee for the processing of such application. Permits shall expire one year from the date of the issuance or renewal. Applicants for renewal permits shall pay a nonrefundable renewal application fee of $15.00 annually. An application is an initial application unless the applicant's and the owner's are the same as on the earlier permit which were actually issued by the village.

(Code 1974, § 22-27)