6 rules for unincorporated Bronx County, New York.
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Home occupations in The Bronx are governed by NYC Zoning Resolution Section 12-10 and allowed in residential districts only if they meet strict conditions: incidental to the residence, no more than 25 percent of unit floor area (max 500 sq ft), no non-resident employees, and no external evidence of business.
Home-occupation signage is prohibited in Bronx residential districts. NYC Zoning Resolution 12-10 bans any exterior display, sign, or window lettering that advertises a home business. One small non-illuminated name plate identifying a professional is typically the only allowance.
Home businesses in The Bronx that generate customer traffic are generally prohibited under NYC Zoning Resolution 12-10. Permitted home occupations like tutoring are capped at 4 students at a time, and retail, restaurant, or personal-service uses open to the public are not allowed.
New York allows cottage food sales under NY Agriculture & Markets Law and the 20-C Home Processor Exemption. Bronx residents can sell low-risk shelf-stable baked goods and similar items from home after registering with NY State Ag & Markets, but NYC zoning also limits where and how products can be sold.
Home-based daycare in The Bronx is regulated by NY State OCFS licensing (Social Services Law Article 6, Title 4-B). Family day care homes caring for 3-8 children need OCFS registration; group family day care for 9-16 requires OCFS license. NYC zoning permits family day care as of-right in most residential districts under ZR 22-13.
Bronx home occupations follow NYC Zoning Resolution 12-10 definition. Allowed in residential zones without a special permit if limited to 25 percent of the dwelling (max 500 sq ft), no non-resident employees, no external signage other than a 1 sq ft nameplate, and no retail sales or customer traffic that alters residential character.
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