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DISCUSSION:

The current reatrictiona affecting accessory home businesses do not help
the City and ita ability to project a positive image to attract businesses of
all kinds.

‘he Public Information Meeting indicated that citizens were in favor of
home businesses, but concerned about impacts such as traffic congestion, noise
and parking. ‘The intent of the draft Bylaw Amendment is to restrict
businesses or situations that could produce negative impacts while allowing
those types of businesses with little or no impact on neighbouring residents.

Several features of the draft Bylaw are distinct from those in other
municipalities. These include the following:

a) All personas employed in a home business must also reside in the
dwelling unit.

b) At least two off-street parking spaces must be provided at the
dwelling.

c) Home businesses shall be permitted in single-family and duplex zones
only at thia time. Once the Bylaw is in operation and its
performance may be evaluated, consideration may be given to
permitting certain types of businesses in multi-family areas.

Businesses that require regular visits to the premises in order to
receive service or advice shall not be permitted. The intent ia to
restrict occupations such as doctors, dentists, hairdressers and
teachers that may generate considerable traffic. However, an
occasional visit by a client for business purposes would be permitted.

All other regulations are similar to or comparable to those in other
municipalities.

It ig recommended that the Bylaw Amendments in Appendix I be approved in
principle and circulated to the Chamber of Commerce for further comment.

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