Customer traffic for home businesses in Bristol County is regulated by individual municipal zoning ordinances. Most towns restrict or prohibit client visits to home occupations in residential districts. Some require special permits for home businesses with customer traffic.
Bristol County home occupation permits typically limit or prohibit customer/client visits. Where allowed, visits usually limited to 1 to 2 at a time. Delivery traffic must not exceed normal residential levels. No commercial deliveries by large trucks. Retail with walk-in customers is prohibited. MA’s Town Meeting governance means zoning complaints receive community attention.
Excessive traffic complaints: permit review. Permit revocation for repeated violations. Cease-and-desist order.
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