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Home My WebLink AboutHO201900377 Application 2019-10-21FOR OFFICE USE ONLY HO # �I Date dai—By �. Vey(aFee Amount $�� who.? . Receipt ��3 Ck# ( 2-5 By; < I V, Application for Minor Home Occupation Clearance nit"'Ilt (Only for parcels in the Rural Areas Zoning District) Minor Home Occupation Clearance = $27.00 + applicable fees This application may require additional review by the Fire Marshal. Fees in addition to those shown on this application may be required by the Fire Prevention Code Fee Schedule. A copy of the schedule is available from the Fire Marshal Home Occupation, Minor: An occupation, not expressly prohibited by section 5.2A, conducted for profit within a dwelling unit solely by one or more members of the family residing within the dwelling unit; provided that nothing herein prohibits the occupation from engaging other persons who work off -site and do not come to the dwelling unit to engage in the occupation. Applicant MUST HAVE the following information to apply: 1) Tax Map and Parcel Number (or Address) and a description of the Home Occupation. 2) A Floor Plan Sketch on the next page with the following: a) The total square footage of the dwelling; b) The square footage of area within the home being used for the occupation (note this cannot be more than 25% of the gross square footage of the dwelling) Name of Business:�lz/�� Business: �j�s ,y/`j,��. Tax map and parcel: Contact Person (Who should we call/write concerning this project?): 4g�41g:_:rYjj� Address City State P_ Zip �O� Daytime Phone O�V 4�,Wg j Fax # E-mail Owner of Record Address d�� —�,-- �G�4%/t/�s �jZ�`jG' City G��?�'1-oTT�✓Y/.r1C State 0* Zip 22 sJO% Daytime Phone6/ �00 Fax # E-mail DESCRIPTION OF USE (If necessary, attach an additional sheet. Include information about the number of vehicles and parking areas, hours of operation, etc.): Each minor home occupation authorized in the Rural Areas zoning district is subject to the following: PLEASE CHECK EACH BOX SO THAT IT IS CLEAR THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLEARANCE LOCATION & AREA The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit, provided that not more than twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used for the home occupation and further provided that the gross floor area used for the home occupation shall not exceed one thousand five hundred (1500) square feet. [Section 5.2A (b)] County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 4/23/2018 Page 1 of 3 Lb EXTERIOR APPEARANCE There shall be no change in the exterior appearance of a dwelling unit or other visible evidence of the conduct of the ,.} home occupation. [Section 5.2A (c)] d, VISITORS & SALES No customers, clients or students may visit for a purpose related to the home occupation. The sale of goods or the provision of services by the home occupation to a customer, client or student at the site is prohibited. [Section 5.2A (d)(2)] OUTDOOR STORAGE The storage of goods, products, equipment other than vehicles used in a home occupation, or any materials associated with the home occupation, other than natural landscaping materials such as mulch and plants, outside of an enclosed ,structure is prohibited. [Section 5.2A (g)] b NUMBER OF VEHICLES & PARKING The number of vehicles that may be used in the home occupation shall not exceed two (2) motor vehicles and two (2) /trailers. All vehicles used in a home occupation shall be parked on -site. [Section 5.2A (i)) [Section 5.2A (f)i 93 NUMBER OF HOME OCCUPATIONS More than one home occupation is permitted on a parcel, provided that the area occupied and by the home occupations ��shall be considered cumulatively and all requirements of this section shall apply. [Section 5.2A (j)] 0,PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The home occupation shall comply with the performance standards in section 4.14. [Section 5.2A (k)] Does the use involve procedures, machinery or chemicals that may cause the following? NOISE VIBRATION GLARE HEAT AIR POLLUTION WATER POLLUTION RADIOACTIVITY ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE YES NO >/ v V— V NON -DOMESTIC WASTE DISCHARGED TO A SEPTIC FIELD OR SEWER If YES, then applicable standards must be addressed with a Certified Engineer's Report (available from staff). PROHIBITED USES (1) any use requiring a special use permit under section 10.2.2 (2) animal rescue centers (3) automobile graveyards (4) restaurants (5) storage yards (6) gun sales, unless the guns are made on -site by one or more family members residing within the dwelling unit (7) on -site pet grooming (8) body shops (9) equipment, trailers, vehicles or machinery rentals [Section 5.2A (I)] (10) shooting ranges (1 1) commercial stables (12) rummage or garage sales other than those determined by the zoning administrator to be occasional (13) veterinary clinics or hospitals (14) pyrotechnic (fireworks or bomb) device manufacturing or sale (15) Any other use not expressly listed that is determined by the zoning administrator to be contrary to the purpose and intent of section 5.2A. Minor Home Occupation Clearance 4/23/2018 Page 2 of 3 WAIVERS OR MODIFICATIONS MAY BE SOUGHT ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING: AREA The area requirements in section 5.2A(b) may be waived or modified, provided that the waiver or modification shall not authorize the home occupation to occupy more than forty-nine (49) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling. In granting a waiver or modification of the area requirement, the commission shall make the following findings in addition to those findings in section 5. 1: (1) the nature of the home occupation requires storage or additional space within the dwelling unit to conduct the home occupation; (2) the primary use of the dwelling unit as a residence is maintained; and (3) the waiver or modification would not change the character of the neighboring agricultural area or the residential neighborhood. [Section 5.2A (m) (1)] NOTIFICATIONS & INSPECTIONS Written notice that an application for a waiver or modification has been requested for a minor home occupation has been submitted will be sent to the owner of each abutting parcel under different ownership than the parcel on which the proposed home occupation would be located. The notice will identify the proposed home occupation, its size, its location, and the request for a waiver or modification. The notice shall invite the recipient to submit any comments before the zoning clearance is acted upon. The notice shall be mailed at least five (5) days prior to the action on the zoning clearance as provided in section 32.4.2.5. In addition, a public notice sign will posted on the property for the duration of the review. [Section 5.2A (n)] REVIEW PROCESS AND ADDITIONAL FEES WITHOUT WAIVER REQUEST ($27) WITH A SPECIAL EXCEPTION($27 + $457 + notice fees 1. Submit Home Occupation application ($27). 1. Submit Home Occupation application and Waiver 2. Staff will review for completion and approve the application ($27 + $457). application if requirements have been met. 2. Staff will review for completion and mail abutting owner notification (Fee varies based on number of letters). 3. Staff will visit property to post public notice sign. 4. Staff will coordinate date of next available Planning Commission meeting to process special exception 5. Staff will approve application if requirements have been met and pick-up public notice sign. Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign I hereby apply for approval to conduct the Home Occupation identified above, and certify that this address is my legal residence. I also ce that I have read Lbc restrictions on Home Occupations, that I understand them, and that I will abide by them. i cant Date Print Name Daytime phone number of Signatory /0-21-e� Reviewer Date ENGINEER'S REPORT ATTACHED: YES NO ✓/ CONDITIONS: . , Vn4CS '&CkV-teJQJ,'oi, N& om 11l Minor Home Occupation Clearance 4/23/2018 Page 3 of 3 II. Low Risk Foods (§ 3.2-5130, item A.3) What types of home -processed low risk food products are allowed under this exemption? • The original exemption included candies, jams and jellies not considered to be low -acid or acidified low - acid products and baked goods that do not require time or temperature control for safety and are produced in a private home. • The expanded exemption includes the following additional products produced in a private home: dried fruits, dry herbs, dry seasonings, dry mixtures, coated and uncoated nuts, vinegars and flavored vinegars, popcorn, popcorn balls, cotton candy, dried pasta, dry baking mixes, roasted coffee, dried tea, cereals, trail mixes and granola. What are the labeling requirements for food products in the low risk foods category? • Product containers should have a label displaying the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person preparing the food product and the date the food product was processed. • The statement "NOT FOR RESALE — PROCESSED AND PREPARED WITHOUT STATE INSPECTION" must be placed on the principal display panel. • In addition, this exemption does not preclude the need for standard labeling information on the product label (name of product, name and address of the manufacturer, distributor, or packer, net weight statement, an ingredient statement and possibly nutritional information). Where can I sell these products and who can 1 sell them to? • Farmers markets • From the private home where the product is manufactured • T ndividual for his/her own consumption Wher can't i I these products? • other businesses (including retail establishments such as grocery stores) • For resale • On the internet • Across state lines (interstate commerce) Am I required to pay the annual $40.00 fee to the agency? • No. Although you are still required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, since you are exempt from the agency's periodic inspections, you will no longer be required to pay the annual fee. If you receive a bill from VDACS requesting that you pay the annual fee, please contact our agency at 804-786-3520 or foodsafety@vdacs.virginia.gov so that the matter can be resolved. lii. Honer Processing (§ 3.2-5130, item A.5) !What is the criteria for the exemption? • Private homes where the resident processes and prepares pure honey produced by his own hives • The resident sells less than 250 gallons of honey annually. • The resident does not process and sell other food products in addition to the honey, except as allowed above (ie: low risk foods and acidified foods). What types of home -processed honey products are NOT allowed? Infused honey products would not fall under the exemption as it is considered to be value-added honey product, not pure honey. Page 3 of 4 � � ! �2 Q cn .: y � . y 2 g ® G ~ \ / � e e w � o q m 2 6 ■ m ■ 14