Hopewell City Zoning Code
§ 12-5.7
Home Occupations.
a.
Applicability. The provisions for home occupations apply to all structures in all zones, but shall be subject to the specific regulations covering the zone in which the structure is located.
b.
Definition. A home occupation is a secondary use which:
1.
Is customarily carried out in a dwelling unit.
2.
Is carried on by an occupant of the dwelling unit.
Home occupation shall not include a barber shop, beauty parlor, commercial caterer, commercial rental of dishes, glassware, silverware, tables and chairs, real estate or insurance office, medical doctor or dentist, studio where dancing or music instruction is offered to more than two pupils at one time or where concerts or recitals are held.
c.
Conditions. Home occupations shall be subject to the following conditions:
1.
That no structure shall be erected for the purpose of permitting a home occupation; that not more than 25% of the net floor area of a residence shall be used in the conduct of a home occupation; that no addition to, or exterior change shall be made in any existing residence or any accessory building in order to permit an increase in the floor area required for a home occupation.
2.
That no person shall be employed in the home occupation who is not a member of the family of the person conducting the home occupation and who does not live in the same house in which the home occupation is conducted.
3.
That no equipment or process shall be used which creates undesirable conditions such as noise, vibration, fumes, or odors or causes visible or audible interference with any radio or television reception beyond the premises.