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   APPROVAL OF THIS NO-IMPACT HOME-BASED BUSINESS APPLICATION IS LIMITED TO THE SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL DETAILS DESCRIBED. ANY IMPLIED OR OMITTED OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE NOT CONSIDERED APPROVED AND MAY RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THIS APPROVAL.

4. Business Name*
6. Property Owner/ Tenant Name*
8. Description of Business INCLUDING ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
   • Please provide a detailed description of your proposed home-based business. 
   • Be sure to specify its location within your home and its total square footage. 
   • Describe the daily operations and indicate if any noises, smells, or air pollutants will be detectable from outside the building.
   • Please mention any planned exterior signage and who will be working for the business. 
   • You must also estimate the number of daily visitors, customers, and deliveries, and explain where they will park. 
   • Finally, describe what you will be storing, where you'll keep it, and if your business is subject to any health inspections 
10. Business Description*
12. Address1*
14. Address2
16. City*
17. State*
18. Zip*
20. Maximum Occupancy of Residence:*
22. Phone #1*
23. Phone #2
25. Email *

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    ARE YOU A NO-IMPACT HOME-BASED BUSINESS? 

    Chapter 400, Zoning Regulations, Article 7, Home Occupation Regulations, Section 400.380, No- Impact Home-Based Business Regulations state that only those home-based businesses that are no-impact home-based businesses are permitted in conjunction with residential uses. Section 400.380 No-Impact Home-Based Business Regulations further require no-impact home-based businesses to comply with various regulations. Please read each regulation and initial on the left acknowledging that you have read each regulation and agree to abide by the regulations at all times. 
    
    Please initial each below.

31. The total number of employees and clients onsite at one time does not exceed the occupancy limit for the residential dwelling *
33. There will be no other persons employed by the business, other than members of the family who reside on the premises*
35. The activities of the business are limited to the sale of lawful goods and services*
37. The activities of the business must not cause substantial increase in traffic*
39. The activities of the business must not violate any parking regulations of the City, including that parking is limited to the side of the street the business/home is located on, between the lot lines of the residence*
41. All goods stored indoors or within fenced rear yard and not visible from the street or from adjacent properties.*
43. No mechanical equipment or process shall be used which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses outside the residence*
45. The activities of the business must not be visible from the street*
47. No alterations to the residential structure shall be made, unless the alterations would not change the residential character of the building*
49. No exterior signs other than small nameplate no more than 144 square inches on surface of building*
51. A business license shall be required if the no-impact home based business would require a business license by Section 605.170(A)(8) of the City’s Code if such business were conducted in a commercial building or commercial space*
53. The business complies with all applicable health/safety regulations of the City, applicable fire/building codes, all health, sanitation, traffic control, waste disposal, noise control; and*
55. The business pays all applicable taxes, and comply with all applicable state and federal laws.*

57. The below signed, attests that the business listed above qualifies as a no-impact home-based business and does hereby agree to adhere to the above stipulations.

59. Resident Name*
60. Date*
    Date

62. No-Impact Home-Based Business (NIHBB) Application Approval Process

    Please read the following instructions carefully to understand the approval process for your No-Impact Home-Based Business application. 

    1. Submission: Complete this application form in its entirety and submit it along with all required supporting documents to the Planning Department. The Planning Department will review your application for Zoning approval. 

    2. Standard Approval: If your proposed NIHBB meets all code requirements, the Planning Department will forward your application, documents, and fees to the Finance Department. The Finance Department will then issue your business license. 

    3. City Council Approval (if required): Please be aware that some No-Impact Home-Based Businesses may require City Council approval. This will significantly extend the approval process by a minimum of 60 days. If City Council approval is necessary, you will be notified and required to complete the following: 

    Submit additional applications and fees. 

    Attend public meetings and/or hearings related to your application. 

    Present your case and answer questions from the City Council and public. 

    4. Final Issuance: Once all necessary approvals have been granted, including any required from the City Council, the Planning Department will forward your application and fees to the Finance Department for the issuance of your business license. 

    Please ensure all information is accurate and all necessary documents are included to avoid delays in the approval process. 

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