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 Port Angeles
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 17. ZONING
 Chapter 17.17. HO - HOME OCCUPATIONS

  § 17.17.040. Development standards.  

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  • All home occupations shall comply with the following development standards:

    A.

    There shall be no exterior display, no exterior sign, no exterior storage of materials (not including commercial vehicles and as listed in PAMC 17.17.030(B)(3)), and no other indication or appearance of a business that would detract from the residential character of the area.

    B.

    If the operation is the type where customers or clients come to the home, the Director of Community and Economic Development shall determine the number of visitations per day that is compatible with the area.

    C.

    If customers or clients visit the home, the hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise specified by the Director of Community and Economic Development.

    D.

    If the operation is the type in which classes are held or instruction given, the Director of Community and Economic Development shall determine the number of students per day that is compatible with the site and surrounding area.

    E.

    Employees working on the premises shall be limited to members of the family residing in the dwelling unit, unless otherwise specified by the Director of Community and Economic Development; provided that the number of non-family employees shall not exceed one.

    F.

    On-premise retail sale of goods not produced, processed or fabricated in the dwelling unit shall not be permitted.

    G.

    Home occupations shall be conducted in whole or in part in the dwelling unit but not entirely in an accessory building unless otherwise specified by the Director of Community and Economic Development; provided, that the dwelling unit and accessory building in which the home occupation is conducted shall occur on the same parcel.

    H.

    The number of off-street parking spaces shall be determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development. Any improvements to the parking area shall be determined by the City Engineer in accordance with Chapter 14.40 PAMC whereby said improvements shall be completed within two years of the date of approval.

(Ord. 3548 § 9, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3071 § 4 (part), 12/15/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2595 § 4, 6/27/1990; Ord. 2265 § 3, 9/19/1983; Ord. 2103 § 7, 10/18/1980)