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Page 1 of 4Revised: January 2006 Planning Department Application Packet HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT Description: A home occupation permit allows the operation of certain businesses within a residence or on property used for residential purposes. A home occupation must be conducted entirely within the residential dwelling unit, or within a garage, workshop or accessory building that is allowed in conjunctio n with a residential dwelling. Application and Review Process: Applications for a home occupation permit are submitted to the Alpine County Planning Department. The type of home occupation will determine whether the permit is reviewed by staff only (administrative review) or by the Alpine County Planning Commission. The uses listed below are examples and are not a complete list of home occupations. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Home offices Agricultural businesses in agricultural zoning districts Small family day care homes Limited arts and crafts fabrication Businesses serving food or beverages prepared for consumption on the premises Photo developing Radio and television repair, no sales allowed Upholstering services, no furniture sales allowed PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW Barber and beauty shops (limited to 1 chair) Bicycle repair (no display or sales allowed) Carpentry and cabinet work Dance instruction (five or fewer students) Laundering service (no dry cleaning) Medical and dental offices (one chair, one examination room) Private schools with organized classes Bed and Breakfast (in AG, RE, RN and NC zones – there are density requirements) Transient Lodging as a Home Occupation: Transient lodging (short term rental of a residential dwelling) is allowed as a home occupation. Outside of the Kirkwood and Bear Valley ski resorts, a home occupation permit is required for transient lodging. Staff initially reviews home occupation permits for transient lodging. Notice of the permit application is sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the site (lot) where the use is proposed. If any opposing comments are received, the permit must be reviewed by the Alpine County Planning Commission at a public hearing. Appeals: Decisions by the Planning Department or Planning Commission may be appealed to the Board of Supervisors in accordance with Section 18.88 of the Alpine County Code. ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 2 of 4Revised: January 2006 FEES: Administrative - $25.00 Planning Commission Review - $150.00 Transient Lodging - $150.00 Expanded Use - $250.00 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Home occupations must comply with the following conditions of approval: The use does not involve the sale of products other than what is handcrafted or prepared by the occupants of the residence, or which are related and incidental to a service being provided The use complies with the floor area limitations contained in Section 18.70.040 of the Alpine County Code No outside storage of equipment or supplies for the home occupation is allowed No outside alteration of the building is allowed The use is not apparent beyond the boundaries of the site (outside tables for restaurant use excepted) The use does not create any noise, odor, dust, vibration, fumes or smoke which is readily discernable at the boundaries of the parcel where the use is located Signs shall comply with the requirements of Section 18.74 of the Alpine County Code Use of utilities or community facilities will not exceed that which is considered normal for a residential use Only one home occupation per parcel is allowed The home occupation must be operated by the owner or occupant of the dwelling The number of non family employees is in compliance with Section 18.70.040 of the Alpine County Code The use shall not create pedestrian or vehicular traffic in excess of the normal traffic within the zoning district where the use is located The use complies with all Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (C,C&Rs) which are applicable to the property All residential and business related parking must be contained within the site. No off site parking is allowed. The use shall comply with all other applicable regulations of state and local agencies including the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code, health and safety standards and business licensing requirements. ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 3 of 4Revised: January 2006 Exceptions for an Expanded Home Occupation: Exceptions to the limitations in the conditions of approval may be granted by the Planning Commission through approval of a conditional use permit. A conditional use permit is a separate process from a home occupation permit. More information on this type of conditional use permit is available from the Alpine County Planning Department. Pre-application Meeting and Application Checklist: Applicants are encouraged to meet with the Planning Director to discuss the proposal and County requirements prior to submitting an application. During this meeting, the applicant and the Planning Director can review the application checklist together and note the items that will be required. The Planning Director will determine if items are required or not required based on the nature and location of the proposal. Applicants should check with the Planning Director before assuming that any of the items listed in the application checklist are not applicable. Multiple copies of some or all of the application materials may be required. The Planning Director will determine the number of copies required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please contact the Alpine County Planning Department: Address: 50 Diamond Valley Road Markleeville, CA 96120 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Required HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST Yes No 1. Application form completed and signed by the applicant. 2. Property owner’s written authorization to proceed with the project. This can be in the form of the owner’s signature on the application form, or separate letter of authorization. 3. A written description of the proposed use including: a. Type of use including a description of the products and/or services to be provided b. Location and area (in square feet) required for the proposed use c. Number of paid, non family member employees d. Expected amount of traffic that will be generated by the home occupation use including traffic from customers, employees and deliveries of supplies 4. A site plan of the property or site where the use will be located, legibly and accurately drawn to a scale that is adequate to clearly show the location of all structures, parking areas and other improvements necessary for both the residential and home occupation use on the property. 5. Floor plans of all structures intended to house the home occupation, legibly and accurately drawn to a scale that is adequate to clearly show the areas where the home occupation will be located. ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 4 of 4Revised: January 2006 APPLICATION FOR DEVELOP Alpine County Planning Department 50 Diamond Valley Road Markleeville, CA 96120 Tel: (530) 694-2140, Fax: (530) 694-2149 PROJECT AND SITE INFORMATION Project Name Project Location/Address Assessor Parcel Numbers Parcel Size Existing Uses PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Name Address City State Zip Phone Fax Cell Email APPLICANT/AGENT INFORMATION (If different from property owner) Name Address City Phone Fax Cell Email TYPE OF APPLICATION G Code Amendment G Lot Line Adjustment G Tentative Tract Map G Conditional Use Permit G Preliminary Review G Variance G Envelope Modification G Surface Mining Permit G Zone Change G General Plan Amend. G Tentative Parcel Map G AUTHORIZATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I certify that the information and exhibits I have submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. In filing the application I am acting with the knowledge and consent of those persons who are owners of the subject property or are parties to this application. I understand that all materials required by Alpine county must be submitted prior to having this matter processed. I understand that I am consenting to allow the County staff involve in this application or their designees to enter onto and inspect the subject property at any reasonable time, without obtaining any prior consent. I understand that public hearings or meetings may be required. The property owner and/or applicant/agent or their representative shall be present at all official public meetings and public hearings relative to this application. Processing deposits and/or fees for reviewing the application shall be paid in accordance with the Alpine County Planning Department Schedule of Fees and Deposits (Board of Supervisors Resolution No. R2005-30 or as may be amended in the future). I understand that additional fees or materials may be required as a result of considerations which may arise in the processing of this application. SIGNATURE OF PERSON SUBMITTING APPLICATION DATE PROPERTY OWNER SIGNATURE DATE OFFICIAL USE ONLY Received Deposit/Fees Receipt Case