05/21/2024 Ordinances 9976 ORDINANCE NO. 9976
An ordinance to amend Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code specifically, to
amend Section 36-99 Home Occupation; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith; and to provide for publication in pamphlet form and the effective date of this
ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. 36-99 Home Occupation, of Grand Island City Code are hereby
amended to read as follows:
36-99 Home Occupations
The following are the minimum standards required for a Home Occupation:
A. There shall be no external or externally visible evidence of the home occupation, business or
profession whatsoever. There shall be no signage or advertising, linking the residential
property with the home occupation.
B. No more than 25% of the floor area of any one story can be used for the home occupation.
C. There shall be no machinery other than that normally found in a home.
D. There shall be no contact at the premises with customers or clients other than by telephone or
mail, except that music, cultural, art, or dance instruction may be given to up to four pupils at
one time and children may be dropped off at an In Home Daycare.
E. No one other than the resident(s) can work from that site except that up to two non-resident
employees may be present on the site for In Home Daycare operations as permitted and
defined by the State of Nebraska.
F. No retail sales are permitted from the site other than incidental sales related to services
provided.
G. No exterior storage (including storage within detached buildings/garage) is permitted.
H. No offensive noise, vibration, smoke, odor, heat or glare shall be noticeable at or beyond the
property line.
I. The above listed characteristics of a home occupation shall not be construed to restrict the
sale of garden produce grown on the premises, provided, this exception shall not extend to
ORDINANCE NO. 9976 (Cont.)
allow the operation of a commercial greenhouse or nursery, or the existence of stands or
booths for display of said produce.
All businesses related to Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers shall be in accordance with Neb.
R.R.S. 1943, Sec. §71-1902.
SECTION 2. Section 36-99 Home Occupation as existing prior to this amendment,
and any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are repealed.
SECTION 3. The validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of
this ordinance shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection,
sentence, clause, or phrase thereof
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication in pamphlet form within 15 days according to law.
Enacted: May 21, 2024
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