Durham limits customer traffic at home occupations under UDO Sec. 5.4.4. Only handmade items and on-site foodstuffs may be sold directly. Max 5 tutoring students at once.
Durham UDO Section 5.4.4 regulates customer traffic by requiring that home occupations not generate traffic or parking demand that is detrimental to the surrounding residential neighborhood. Direct retail sales are limited to handmade items, foodstuffs, and crafts produced on the premises. No more than five tutoring students may be present at any one time. The home occupation must not create noise, odors, or disruptions beyond what is typical for a residential area. In non-RR districts or on parcels under 10 acres, no outside storage is permitted except for parking areas and required recreation areas. These restrictions ensure that residential neighborhoods maintain their character even when home businesses operate within them. Excessive customer visits that draw complaints may lead to enforcement action by the Planning Department.
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