5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
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Middlesex County does not zone. Home business zoning in Middlesex County is governed entirely by each municipality's land use ordinance under New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law, so home-occupation rules and standards vary town by town across the county.
Home business signage in Middlesex County is controlled by municipal zoning ordinances, not the county. Most towns sharply restrict or prohibit signs for home occupations to preserve residential character, so allowances vary by municipality.
Cottage food operators in Middlesex County must hold a state Cottage Food Operator Permit from the NJ Department of Health under N.J.A.C. 8:24-11. Gross annual sales are capped at $50,000, the permit costs $100, and it is valid for two years.
N.J.A.C. 8:24-11.3(b)
The gross annual sales (that is, before deductions of taxes and operating expenses) that a cottage food operator generates from the sale of cottage food products shall not exceed $50,000.
Family child care in Middlesex County is regulated by the state, not the county. Under N.J.A.C. 3A:54, a provider caring for three to five children in their home may register voluntarily through the NJ Department of Children and Families' referral system.
Home occupation permits in Middlesex County are issued by municipalities, not the county. Under New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law, each town decides whether a home occupation is permitted, conditional, or needs a zoning permit or use variance.
1 cities in Middlesex County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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