Pittston City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XXVI
Home Occupations
§ 480-97 General.
Home occupations shall be permitted as a special exception in all zones, provided the home occupation is clearly and obviously subordinate to the main use or dwelling unit for residential purposes. Home occupations shall be conducted wholly within the primary structure on the premises.
§ 480-98 Conditions.
A.
The home occupation shall not exceed 15% of the floor area or more than 400 square feet of the primary structure.
B.
An accessory building may also be utilized, provided the 400 square feet provision is maintained.
C.
Other than those related by blood, marriage or adoption, no more than one person may be employed in the home occupation.
D.
Inventory and supplies shall not occupy more than 50% of the area permitted to be used as a home occupation.
E.
There shall be no exterior display or storage of goods on said premises.
F.
Home occupations involving beauty shops or barber shops shall require a conditional use permit.
G.
Sales and services to patrons shall be arranged by appointment and scheduled so that not more than one patron vehicle is on the premises at the same time.
H.
Two additional parking spaces shall be provided on the premises, except only one need be provided if the home occupation does not have an employee. Said parking shall comply with the parking requirements in Article XVI.
Exception: The Zoning Hearing Board may determine that the additional off-street parking is not required, provided the home occupation is such that it doesn't generate vehicular traffic.
