’26 Article 9 – Adding a “Home Occupation” Section to the Zoning Ordinance

What it Means: This would amend Article 6, Specific Use Regulations, adding a section on home occupations.

• It adds a definition of Home Occupation
• It provides clarity about activities and uses related to home occupations that may be permitted on residential properties.
• The business owner must reside on premises; product sales are not allowed; services may be provided; one four sq ft sign is permitted, but no other visible/audible indications are allowed; some product type storage prohibited; short-term rentals do not qualify.
• There are two categories:

   -Home Occupation 1, permitted by right, 500 sq ft. max

   -Home Occupation 2, building inspector approval, 1,000 sq ft max, two people max, some outside storage

In addition to the speaker who explained the Article, one person was opposed to it, unclear about why  a ”Home Occupation” needs to be regulated at all.

The changes incorporated in Article 9 are highlighted here.

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