Fort Smith, AR Home Business: Customer Traffic Restrictions (2026)

7.Any business conducted on the premises shall be by appointment only, such that no more than two patrons shall be at the business at any one time.8.The planning commission shall have the authority to limit the operating hours of a business where it deems it necessary in order to ensure compatibility with the residential neighborhood.G.Determination. The planning commission shall then make one of the following determinations on the application:1.Approve the application as submitted.2.Approve the application as amended with modifications.3.Continue the application to a date certain.4.Deny the application.H.Conditions. The planning commission may impose conditions and restrictions on the property benefited by the home occupation use to reduce or minimize the injurious effects of the home occupation.I.Compatibility. The planning commission is not required to approve any application for the operation of any home occupation which, in its opinion, is not compatible with the integrity of the neighborhood.J.Verification. No license for the conduct of any business shall be issued until city inspections verify compliance with all conditions set by the planning commission. (Ord. No. 18-20, § 2(att.), 3-3-2020; Ord. No. 69-21, § 1(att.), 7-6-2021)