(a) “Designated business area” means a designated area within the dwelling or building where the activities of the home business are conducted. The designated business area shall either be located entirely inside the dwelling unit itself, or fully enclosed by a building with contiguous walls and a roof. The designated business area shall not be greater than 30 percent of the total floor area of the dwelling. The designated business area shall not be visible from the street.

(b) “Home business” means any occupation, calling, trade, profession or other transactional activity conducted with the intent of receiving payment or other consideration that is conducted from the proprietor’s residence when that residence is not located in a commercial zone. A business conducted from a residence located in a commercial zone is considered a commercial use and is not subject to the home business license requirement.

(c) “Property owner” means the owner of the property where the home business is located.

(d) “Proprietor” means the person operating the home business. The proprietor shall be identified on the home business license application and shall be the party responsible for the home business for purposes of this chapter.