Southampton Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
12-4.14 Home
occupations.
a.
Purpose. Upon recognition of the proliferation of home-based business startup, the Township will encourage the growth of home-based businesses provided that the business is compatible with the residential use of the property and surrounding residential uses.
b.
Applicability. Home-based businesses are considered permitted uses provided that the following items are satisfied:
1.
The business activity is compatible with the residential use of the property and surrounding residential uses;
2.
The volume of traffic generated is not in excess of what is customary for residential use in the neighborhood;
3.
The business activity uses no equipment or process that creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors or electrical or electronic interference, including interference with radio or television reception detectable by any neighbors;
4.
The business activity does not generate any solid waste or sewage discharge in volume or type, which is not normally associated with residential use in the neighborhood;
5.
The business does not involve any illegal activity;
6.
There shall be no display of advertising other than a professional nameplate not exceeding six square feet in size;
7.
The business activity is directed by one or more family members who must be residents of the home in which the business is being conducted;
8.
There shall be adequate off-street parking for any such clients and customers. No more than one client, customer, patient or visitor to the business shall be seen at any one time.
9.
The permitted home occupation shall be conducted only within 25% of the total gross habitable floor area of the home.
10.
Is customarily carried on in a dwelling unit and is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes.
11.
Does not require the construction of any accessory buildings or additional off-street parking.
12.
Does not use more than one nonfamily member in its operation.