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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1999-13 L TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS ORDINANCE 99-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2.01 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 5 SECTION 5.14 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS. WHEREAS, The Town of Fountain Hills adopted Ordinance #93-22, on November 18, 1993, which adopted the Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Fountain Hills; and WHEREAS, Chapter 2, PROCEDURES. Section 2.01, Amendments or Zone Changes. establishes the authority and procedures for amending the zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, Public hearings were advertised in the April 7, 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 1999. editions of The Times of Fountain Hills and Rio Verde, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §9-462.04, and WHEREAS, Public hearings were held by the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission on April 22, 1999 and the Mayor and Common Council on May 6, 1999. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1, The Town of Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 5 Section 5.14 of The Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Fountain Hills to amend the requirements for Home Occupations as shown in Exhibit"A". e s- - q 9 MOTION Lc, r1Q /4 Ordinance 99-13 /�, Page 1 of 4 SECOND `-C, P�S COUNT - 0 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the Mayor and Common Council of the Town of Fountain Hills, (Ito Arizona, this 6th day of May, 1999. FOR TH TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO: 7141 CANILQ5 Sharon Morgan, ayor Cassie B. Hansen, Town Clerk RE IEWE BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM: j// . ' P di , Town Manager William E. Farrell, Town Attorney C Ordinance 99-13 Page 2 of 4 EXHIBIT "A" CHAPTER 5 GENERAL PROVISIONS 5.14 Home Occupations. Home occupations shall be permitted in any residential zone, subject to the following requirements: A. Home Occupations shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to the use of the property and dwelling unit for dwelling purposes, shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling or garage, and shall not change the residential character thereof. Carports, accessory buildings, and yards may not be used for home occupations. There shall be no outdoor storage of materials relating to the business B. Area. No more than twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling shall be devoted to the home occupation. C. Employees. There shall be no employees other than members of the immediate family residing in the dwelling unit where the home occupation is being operated. D. Delivery Vehicles. No business shall be conducted which requires delivery vehicles or other services not customary to a residence. E. Nuisances. There shall be no external evidence of the activity such as outdoor storage, displays, noise, dust, odors, fumes, vibration, or other nuisances discernible beyond the property lines. F. Signs. No signs signifying the business or any commercial product or service are allowed. Signs on business vehicles, regardless of their storage, shall not display the address of the home occupation. G. Traffic. Customer/patron and shipping/receiving trip generation shall not exceed five (5)trips a day. H. Exception. An exception to these requirements shall be made for the operation of a group home for the handicapped and adult care, day care centers, home day care centers, and model homes. I. Hazardous Materials. Any home occupation desiring to use hazardous materials, as defined in this ordinance, must first secure a special use permit. No home occupation may use hazardous material without a special use permit. Special use permits for the use of hazardous materials will only be issued affer the Town and Fire District are assured that proper handling, Ordinance 99-13 Page 3 of 4 storage, and disposal safeguards can and will be followed for the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood and community. J_ Uses Not Permitted_ The following uses that are not permitted as a home occupation include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: The physical sale or distribution of commodities on the premises and motor vehicle repair. The Community Development Director or his designee shall render decisions on home occupations permitted with appeal to the Town Council. L Ordinance 99-13 Page 4 of 4