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buildings or additions to the existing prin (6) Print shops; cipal building used for a home occupation (7) The sale of retail or wholesale merchandise may be allowed provided that they are no from the premises; larger than 600 square feet. (8) Service or repair of motor vehicles or of (3) No signs relating to the home occupation gasoline or diesel powered machinery; shall be allowed, except for those allowed under Section 174-54. (9) Equipment rental business. (4) No equipment or process shall be used in a F. Rummage / garage / yard sales are permitted as home occupation that creates electrical of right, provided that no more than three (3) 4 interference,or noise,dust,vibration,glare, one-day sales per year are conducted. fumes, odors, or other objectionable effects perceptible outside the premises. In the or take any other action relating thereto. case of electrical interference, no equip- Submitted by the Board of Selectmen s.4! ment or process shall be used which creates Explanation: This article is intended to modernize 4 visual or audible interference in any radio i or television receiver off the premises. the Town's antiquated and outdated home occupation bylaws. In an era in which government, business and (5) No traffic shall be generated by a home society in general are attempting to encourage home occupation in significantly greater volume occupations to bolster family unity,reduce traffic,pre- than would normally be expected in the serve energy and reduce commercial development, y neighborhood, nor which jeopardizes traf- Mashpee continues to require compliance with an g fic safety. obsolete and prejudicial town bylaw. This new bylaw (6) Clients or customers shall not visit the will allow a broader scope of occupations, many of t home occupation between the hours of which already exist, by recognizing activities new technology has made possible and acknowledging ti 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless alternate individual business opportunities not contemplated hours are approved. decades ago.This bylaw will preserve traditional Cape (7) The dwelling unit within which the home Cod occupations and potential "Green Tourist" enter- occupation is conducted shall be the place prises while protecting the integrity of our neighbor i' of residence of the operator or operators of hoods and the value of our properties. the home occupation. Planning Board voted at a Public Hearing held on (8) Home occupation permits are valid only for April 19,2000 3-0 for approval. the person(s) and use(s) approved and are 7 nontransferable. If the home occupation is Motion made by Selectman Leveille. conducted in rental property, the property Motion made to dispense with reading of Article 31 owner's legal authorization for the pro- made at 9:42 p.m. posed use must be obtained in writing and submitted as part of the required applica- Motion to dispense with reading of Article 31 passes 9.42 p.m. tion materials. 1Motion: I move Article 31 be voted as printed in the (9) There shall be no storage or use of toxic or warrant except for the following amendments: hazardous materials, or of flammable or explosive materials, in excess of normal In Subsection 174-25.1.C.(3)(b) change"two(2) Al household quantities. additional parking spaces"in the first sentence to ' (10) Activities conducted and equipment or "three (3) additional parking spaces" and delete ' materials used shall not change the fire the phrase "and two (2) spaces for employees' safety or occupancy classification of the In Subsection 174-25.1.D.(6) change the phrase premises. "10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m."to "8:00 p.m.to 8:00 y E. Uses prohibited as home occupations. The fol- a.m. lowing shall be considered examples of uses pro- And to delete the phrase, "or take any other action hibited as home occupations that will not be relating thereto". allowed to operate in residential zoning districts: 2`I Motion made to indefinitely postpone at 10:09 p•m (1) Commercial kennels; Motion to indefinitely postpone passes 86-63 at (2) Veterinary establishments; 10:14 p.m. (3) Dancing studios or exercise studios; Motion made to adjourn until Monday, May 8, ' (4) Restaurants; 2000 at 7:30 p.m. (5) Welding or machinist shop; Motion passes at 10:15 p.m. 72