Charleston limits customer traffic for home occupations. Home businesses must not generate traffic beyond what is typical for a residential neighborhood.
Home occupations in Charleston must not generate customer, client, or delivery traffic that exceeds what is normal for a residential area. Direct retail sales from the home are generally not permitted. Customers may visit by appointment in limited numbers. Service businesses with frequent deliveries or heavy vehicle traffic are not suitable as home occupations. The city evaluates traffic impact as part of business license review for home occupations.
Excessive traffic complaints may result in code enforcement action and potential revocation of the home occupation approval.
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