5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
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Passaic County does not zone home businesses. Land use is set by each municipality under New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.). Whether a home occupation is allowed, and its conditions, depends on your borough, township, or city zoning ordinance.
Passaic County does not regulate home-business signs. Sign rules for home occupations are set by each municipality under the Municipal Land Use Law. Many NJ towns prohibit or strictly limit home-occupation signage to preserve residential character.
Cottage food is regulated by the State of New Jersey, not Passaic County. Since 2021, home producers of non-perishable foods must get a Cottage Food Operator Permit ($100, valid two years) under N.J.A.C. 8:24-11, with sales capped at $50,000 per year.
N.J.A.C. 8:24-11
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. This food is prepared pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:24-11 in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Department of Health.
Home daycare is regulated by the State of New Jersey, not Passaic County. A family child care home caring for three to five children must register under N.J.A.C. 3A:54 (Family Day Care Provider Registration Act). Registration is processed through the county Child Care Resource and Referral agency.
N.J.A.C. 3A:54 (Family Day Care Provider Registration Act, N.J.S.A. 30:5B-16)
"Family Child Care Home" means the private residence of the family child care provider in which child care services are provided to no fewer than three and no more than five children at any one time for no fewer than 15 hours per week.
Passaic County does not issue home-occupation permits. Whether a permit or zoning approval is needed is set by your municipality under the Municipal Land Use Law. Most NJ towns require a zoning permit and compliance with home-occupation conditions.
1 cities in Passaic County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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