Current Regulations in Lake Worth Sec. 23.4-6.—Home occupations

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Below is the current City regulations for 'Home occupations':

Sec. 23.4-6. - Home occupations. 
a) Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to provide for the orderly use of residential premises for certain customary home occupations. This provision allows for a portion of a residential unit to support a home office space that generates income for the owner/tenant. If is further the purpose to assure that none of the residential ambiance of a neighborhood is modified or in any way diminished by the presence of said home occupation. 
b) Design and performance standards. 
1. Limited use. The home occupation shall be conducted within the residential premises and only by the person who is licensed to do so and is a resident of the premises. The individual so licensed shall not engage any employees to assist in the home occupation. 
2. Pedestrian and automobile traffic. The home occupation shall not generate pedestrian or automobile traffic beyond what would normally be expected in a residential district. 
3. Maximum area of use. No individual home occupation shall occupy more space than twenty (20) percent of the total floor area of a residence exclusive of any open porch, attached garage, or similar space not suited for or intended to be occupied as living quarters, provided however, in no event shall such all home occupations occupy more than forty (40) percent of the total floor area of the residence or one thousand (1,000) square feet, whichever is less. 
4. No signs or advertisements. No signs, banners or flyers shall be permitted to advertise the accessory use of the premises for an occupational purpose. 
5. Limited equipment. No equipment shall be used on the building site except telephones, typewriters, personal computers and mailboxes. 
6. Stock in trade. No goods shall be sold on or from the building site. Stock or inventory is permitted in so much as will fit within the allowable area of the residence being utilized as a home occupation and does not create a health or safety hazard. No outdoor storage of materials or equipment related to the home occupation shall be permitted on the premises. Deliveries may not exceed that which would be utilized by a private residence and shall not be disruptive to the immediate neighborhood 
7. Parking. The vehicle used for the home occupation is limited to a passenger car, van, or pickup truck. The vehicle may not be more than twenty (20) feet in overall length and not more than seven (7) feet in overall height. Any vehicles used solely in connection with such home occupation must have separate off-street parking facilities in addition to those provided for the residence, except as otherwise regulated by city ordinances. 
8. Residential character. There shall be no alteration in the residential character or appearance of the premises in connection with such home occupation. 
9. Neighborhood impact. A home occupation shall not create any nuisance, hazard, or other offensive condition, such as that resulting from noise, smoke, fumes, dust, odors, or other noxious emissions. Electrical or mechanical equipment that causes fluctuations in line voltage, creates any interference in audio or video reception, or causes any perceivable vibration on adjacent properties is not permitted. 
10. Three (3) home occupations per residence. No more than three (3) home occupations shall be permitted at any given residence at one (1) time. Each home occupation must maintain the required applicable business tax receipts and use and occupancy certificates.