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Planning Director Keating stated that this is all new. Right now we don't have any criteria for home occupations; this is consistent with the policy we have been following, and staff simply is trying to be specific. Commissioner Wodtke asked what will happen if a question arises as to whether something should be considered an authorized or non -authorized occupation, and Director Keating stated that it involves interpretation and will become an administrative matter which will go to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Commissioner Wodtke inquired about an individual who does home counseling or a teacher who wants to tutor in her home, etc., and Director Keating stated that technically they would not be allowed as anything that would bring more traffic into the neighborhood would not be allowed. He noted that there are contractors with occupational licenses running businesses out of their homes, and staff is working closer with Tax Collector Morris on this. Administrator Wright felt that common sense will dictate how this is handled, and Commissioner Scurlock felt it will be decided by a neighborhood argument as this usually is handled on a complaint basis. He noted there must be hundreds of people who have their hair done in someone's house. Administrator Wright believed you don't generally have a complaint until the business grows considerably. Commissioner Wodtke continued to discuss tutoring students, giving piano lessons, et -c., and felt we need some flexibility. Commissioner Scurlock asked about child care, and Director Keating that is covered in the definition section which specifies that if it involves less than five children, it isn't considered a child care facility. Commissioner Bird suggested criteria relating to number of trips generated per hour or something of the sort. Director Keating agreed this could be done, but it would be very difficult, and the worst part is the enforcement. He noted 31 BOOK 60 FA -UF. ®.99