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REQUESTFORCOUNC~AcnON DATE: 09/09/98 ITEM NO: H- 2 ./,( Agenda Section: ~ PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Roseville request to amend Section 1004.01 (G) of the City Code Relating to Home Occupations (PF2969). 1.0 REQUESTED ACTION 1.1 The City of Roseville is proposing text amendments to Section 1004.01 (G) of the City Code to update and clarify the City's regulations regarding home occupations and home-based business. The intent of the proposed modifications is to address the current needs of home-based businesses, while protecting the community's residential areas from inappropriate commercial uses. 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1 The Community Development Department has received several requests over the past year regarding the City's home occupation regulations. In general, these requests have highlighted the fact that Roseville's regulations are somewhat outdated as compared to other communities. After discussing how other communities are addressing home occupations, the Planning Commission requested staff to recommend modifications that would update Roseville's regulations. 2.2 The home occupation regulations were originally adopted in 1959. These regulations did not anticipate the home computer and telecommunication changes over the past ten to fifteen years. With these changes in technology, many more people are choosing to work from home either full-time or on a part-time basis. It is also anticipated that the number of workers who telecommute or operate their own business from home will continue to grow. 3.0 STAFF COMMENT 3.1 In reviewing this request, staff made the following findings: 1. Technological changes have allowed more people to work from home through telecommuting. In addition, these changes have also facilitated the proliferation of home-based businesses and home occupations. 2. It is anticipated that the number of people working at home at least some of the time continues to rise. PF2969 - RPCA2 (09/09/98) - Page 1 of 4