5 rules for unincorporated Burlington County, New Jersey.
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Burlington County does not zone. Under New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D), each municipality - Mount Holly, Evesham, Willingboro, Moorestown, Pemberton and the rest - controls whether and how you may run a home occupation. Check your town's zoning ordinance, not a county rule.
There is no Burlington County home-business sign rule. Signs for a home occupation are governed by your municipality's zoning and sign ordinance under the Municipal Land Use Law. Most New Jersey towns either prohibit home-occupation signs outright or allow one small, non-illuminated nameplate.
New Jersey requires a state Cottage Food Operator Permit from the NJ Department of Health to sell homemade non-hazardous foods from your Burlington County home kitchen. The permit costs $100 for two years, caps gross sales at $50,000 a year, and requires a food-protection manager certificate.
N.J.A.C. 8:24-11.1
A person or entity that engages in the production, distribution, and/or sale of food to consumers shall: Have a Cottage Food Operator Permit; or Comply with applicable laws to retail food establishments.
In New Jersey a family child care home caring for five or fewer children may be voluntarily registered through your county's Child Care Resource and Referral agency under state rules (N.J.A.C. 3A:54). Caring for six or more children requires a state child care center license from the NJ Department of
Whether a home occupation permit is required is a municipal decision in New Jersey, not a Burlington County one. Under the Municipal Land Use Law, some towns permit home occupations by right, others require a zoning permit, home-occupation permit, or use variance. Apply through your municipal zoning office.
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