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Home Occupations

Home Occupation refers to business use associated with a residential dwelling unit. Any gainful occupation, service, profession or enterprise conducted entirely within the dwelling solely by the owners-or tenant residents thereof conducted as an Accessory Use.

*Effective June 1st, 2026, all planning requests/ applications will be processed through our online submittal portal GeoCivix.

Click here to be taken directly to GeoCivix for more information & to submit your request.

Home Occupation Permit Application

A Home Occupation request shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for each Home Occupation. No permit is required.

PROCEDURE

Step 1. Compliance Requirements

Home Occupations must meet ALL of the following conditions:

  1. There shall be no external evidence of such Use other than an Identification Sign.

  2. No more than 25% of the total floor area is devoted to the home occupation.

  3. The site may not be used for storage for a commercial activity conducted elsewhere.

  4. No materials, goods, and/or equipment indicative of the Home Occupation shall be visible from any public road or stored outside. 

  5. The Use shall not generate noise, fumes or smoke, nor create a nuisance of any kind which would affect the Residential character of the area in which it is located.

  6. No traffic shall be generated by the Home Occupation in greater volume than would normally be expected in the area.

  7. There shall be no on-site sales allowed.  Business transactions conducted via telecommunication devices shall not be considered as on-site sales for the purpose of the Home Occupation provision.

  8. Teaching, including but not limited to tutoring and art, music, or dance lessons, shall be permitted provided that it is limited to no more than two pupils at any given time. 

  9. The following are not allowed as Home Occupations:

    Clinic, Hospital, Barbershop, Beauty Salon, Restaurant, Veterinarian, Kennel, or loading of ammunition.

Step 2. Home Occupation Application Submittal
Applicants shall submit an application through the Town's online portal and any supporting documentation that may be applicable.

Step 3. Zoning Administrator Review & Final Action
The Zoning Administrator will review the submittal for completeness and verify that the criteria for compliance to Town's Ordinances has been met.

The Zoning Administrator will take action on the request and notify the applicant of the decision. If an applicant is denied, an explanation will be provided.