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Revised 7/1/99-llk

SECTION 9.5 HOME OCCUPATION


Any person wishing to operate a Home Occupation must petition the Zoning Board of Appeals for the grant of a special
exception use. A special exception use for a home occupation shall be granted only if it complies with all of the
following conditions:
A.

That it is limited to single family or two family semi-detached dwellings and operated only by the person, or
persons maintaining a dwelling therein.

B.

That it has not more than two employees, or regular assistants residing in the dwelling.

C.

That the dwelling does not have any exterior evidence, other than a permitted sign, to indicate that the building
is being utilized for any purpose other than that of a dwelling.

D.

That the occupation conducted therein is clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the building.

E.

That no goods, or services are sold from the premises which are not produced by the immediate members of
the family therein.

F.

That noise or other objectionable characteristics incidental thereto shall not be discernible beyond the
boundaries of the lot.

G.

That it does not utilize more than 200 square feet in the existing building on the premises.

HOME OCCUPATION CHECKLIST FOR APPLICANT


THE HOME
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Dwelling street address


Nearest cross street-distance from dwelling to cross street
Single family dwelling________ Multiple_________ Number of families__________
Dwelling size: total living (in square feet) ___________ Portion for home occupation (in square feet)__________
Other buildings: total square feet ___________ Portion for home occupation ( in square feet) ___________
Primary use of dwelling ---- Current residence?
Neighbors aware of home occupation?
Outside of home, changed by home occupation?

THE OCCUPATION
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Describe the home occupation; including products and/or services


Currently using home for occupation? How long? When projected start?
Other employees?
How Many?
Live at same dwelling?
Anyone (outside of family) produce part of what you sell? Describe
Days and hours of operation; regular? predictable?
Anticipated business (typical day/week); number of clients, visitors, deliveries
Describe any unusual or especially busy seasons. Change in numbers (above)
Describe anticipated changes in lighting, noise, traffic, etc.
Describe any special equipment, chemicals, hazardous material, etc. used in home occupation
Other permits, licenses approvals necessary; describe (by whom and current status).
Methods of advertising home occupation (note: If outdoor sign is considered, an Antwerp Township sign
permit is necessary.

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