Rock Hill, SC Home Business: Customer Traffic Restrictions (2026)

Customer traffic is the most-cited home-occupation impact because neighbors notice it directly and because Chapter 31's framework distinguishes home-occupation tiers in large part by traffic intensity. Customary home occupations under Chapter 31 typically permit a limited number of client visits per day, frequently expressed as 4 to 8 per day or 1 to 2 vehicles parked on-site at any time, with restrictions to daytime/evening hours (commonly 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. depending on the district). Off-street parking for clients is typically required if visits exceed a threshold; clients may not park on the residential street if doing so would displace residential parking or block driveways. Commercial deliveries are typically limited to UPS, USPS, and FedEx-scale vehicles; semi-trailer deliveries are usually prohibited as inconsistent with residential character. Major home occupations (medical practitioners, lawyers, instructors with multiple students) typically require a special exception from the Rock Hill Board of Zoning Appeals under S.C. Code §6-29-780 with a noticed public hearing; approvals typically condition customer hours, maximum daily/weekly client count, required off-street parking, and screening. Persistent customer-traffic issues often lead to revocation of the special exception after notice and hearing. Rock Hill Code Enforcement responds to complaints; remedies include written warnings, citations, and civil action under S.C. Code §6-29-950.