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Each and every one of the following conditions must be observed at all times by the holder of a Home Occupation Permit:

(1) Persons who are not bona fide residents of the premises shall not be employed on said premises.

(2) The home occupation shall be conducted wholly within the structure on the premises and shall not exceed forty-nine percent (49%) of the total floor area of said structures. The home occupation shall not occupy any area within the garage, unless the garage still functions for parking, and as long as two (2) parking spaces for residential use are still available.

(3) Promotional meetings for the purpose of selling merchandise or taking orders may exceed the limits on customers in this Section, but may not be held more than once per month and shall be limited to a maximum of twelve (12) customers.

(4) The home occupation may include the sale of commodities. However, it is the intent that it be limited to items produced on the premises, or items that are incidental to the service provided, i.e., a beautician who also sells hair care products to her clientele. Retail sales of products and services are allowed at the home with a maximum of two (2) customers per hour between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., provided customers do not unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.

(5) No sign or advertising shall be displayed on the premises except name plates as permitted by Section 14.38.050(9), Provo City Code.

(6) No display of any kind shall be visible from the exterior of the premises.

(7) Garage, basement, yard or other similar sales shall not be allowed more than a total of five (5) days in any calendar year. Such sales do not constitute a home occupation.

(8) Only one (1) vehicle may be used in association with the home occupation and shall be garaged or stored entirely within a building or structure. The vehicle used for the home occupation shall be limited to a maximum gross vehicle weight rating of fourteen thousand (14,000) pounds. Nor shall a business be permitted that requires receipt or delivery of merchandise, goods, or equipment by other than a passenger motor vehicle or by parcel or letter carrier mail service using vehicles typically employed in residential deliveries. No deliveries by semi-tractor/trailer truck are permitted.

(9) There shall be complete conformity with the Provo City Code, fire, building, plumbing, electrical, and health codes and to all applicable State and City laws and ordinances.

(10) The home occupation shall not cause a demand for municipal or utility services or community facilities in excess of those usually and customarily provided for residential uses.

(11) The home occupation shall not alter the residential character of the premises or unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet, including radio and television reception, of the neighborhood by reason of color, design, materials, construction, lighting, sounds, noises, or vibrations.

(12) Any special condition established by the Development Services Department and made of record in the Home Occupation Permit, as they deem necessary to carry out the intent of this Section, shall be met.

(13) All Home Occupation Permits shall be valid for one (1) year, and may be renewed annually provided there have been no reported violations, complaints, or detrimental characteristics which may, in the opinion of the Development Services Department, require termination of said home occupation.

(14) Handicapped persons can obtain a waiver of one (1) or more of these conditions through the Zoning Administrator to allow such persons to become self-sufficient.

(15) In instances where the home includes an accessory apartment, major home occupations are not allowed unless use of the accessory apartment is terminated.

(16) Sufficient off-street parking must be provided for all business-related vehicles which park at the location of the home occupation, including those of the applicant, employee, customers, clients, and business-related visitor vehicles.

(Am 1991-68, Am 1993-02, Am 1994-41, Am 2018-28, Am 2020-57, Am 2022-17)