Planning Department
401 Laureate Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
704.920.4350
planningapps@kannapolisnc.gov
HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT APPLICATION
Applicant Contact Information Property Owner Contact Information o same as applicant
Name: Name:
Address: Address:
Phone: Phone:
Email: Email:
Occupation Information
Type of business to be conducted: ______________________________________________________
Zoning Designation:
Is yard fenced? o Yes o No o N/A
Do you expect home deliveries? o Yes o No o N/A; if Yes, how often?
Do you expect client visits? o Yes o No o N/A; if Yes, how often?
If yes to above question, do you have adequate parking? o Yes o No o N/A
Other _____________________________________________________________________________
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have reviewed Table 5.12-1, Home Occupation Performance Standards
(attached) and that I will abide by all rules and regulations set forth in this table.
Applicant Signature Date
Property Owner Signature Date
CITY OF KANNAPOLIS UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Article 5
5-17
Table 5.12-1
Home Occupation Performance Standards
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The use shall be clearly incidental and secondary to residential occupancy.
The use shall be conducted entirely within the interior of the residence.
(1)
Exception may be made for outside play areas of childcare facilities.
The use shall not change the residential character of the dwelling.
The use shall conform with applicable state and local statutes, ordinances and
regulations and is reviewed by Administrator.
A full-time resident operator shall be employed.
Obtain permits before operating home occupation, except those exempted under
§ 5.12.5.
No more than one (1) non-resident employee shall be permitted.
Not more than 9 clients/day (limit 1 visit per day per each client) are permitted to
visit home occupation. Hours for visits shall be between the 8:00 AM and 8:00
PM.
Not more than 25% of the gross floor area of the principal dwelling structure
shall be utilized for the home occupation
Childcare (maximum of
(1)
8 or fewer children)
Demonstrate that public facilities and utilities are adequate to safely
accommodate equipment used for home occupation
Storage of goods and materials shall be inside and shall not include flammable,
combustible or explosive materials
Parking shall be provided only in driveway and shall not create hazards or street
congestion
Outside storage of heavy equipment or material shall be prohibited.
No more than three (3) commercial vehicles are to be stored/parked on site,
provided, the vehicles are owned/operated by the residents. No commercial
vehicles may be stored on site on a regular basis which are not owned or
operated by persons residing on the premises.
No generation of dust, odors, noise, vibration or electrical interference or
fluctuation shall be that is perceptible beyond the property line.
Deliveries and pickups shall be those normally associated with residential
services and shall
a. not block traffic circulation
b. occur only between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Accessory Buildings shall not be used for home occupation purposes.
Signage shall comply with the following:
a. Limited to one sign of four (4) square feet in area.
b. Must be mounted flush against the wall of principal dwelling unit
c. Shall not be illuminated.
(1) City Council approved 11/22/2004