Home businesses in New Castle County must not generate customer traffic that creates parking, noise, or character impacts on residential neighborhoods.
UDC Chapter 40 home occupation conditions require that the business not generate traffic, parking demand, noise, or other impacts beyond what is normal for a residential neighborhood. Frequent walk-in customer visits, delivery vehicles, or employees coming to the property are not permitted under home occupation rules.
Home businesses generating excessive traffic or impacts may be cited and required to cease under UDC Ch. 40.
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