Home occupations in Lakewood must not generate traffic, parking, or noise impacts inconsistent with the residential neighborhood. Regular customer visits are typically restricted.
Under the Unified Development Ordinance, home occupations must not generate customer traffic, parking demand, or noise inconsistent with the residential character. Businesses requiring frequent client visits generally do not qualify as home occupations. Commercial vehicle traffic is restricted. The Zoning Officer evaluates compliance.
Excessive traffic may result in revocation of home occupation permission and fines.
Lakewood, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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Lakewood, NJ
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