Cary limits customer traffic to home occupations to maintain residential neighborhood character. No retail sales to on-premises customers are allowed.
Home occupations in Cary must not generate customer or client traffic that changes the residential character of the neighborhood. The LDO §5.3 prohibits retail sales to customers who visit the premises. Incidental client visits for service-based businesses may be acceptable if they don't create noticeable traffic patterns. Deliveries must be limited to those typical of residential use. Businesses requiring regular client visits should operate from commercial zones. The town evaluates traffic impact based on complaints and observations.
Excessive customer traffic results in code enforcement action, warnings, and potential orders to cease home occupation activities.
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