Home occupations must not generate customer traffic, deliveries, or parking demand beyond what is normal for a residence in the neighborhood.
WP zoning requires home occupations remain incidental — no regular client visits, no commercial deliveries, and no parking needs exceeding residential norms. Frequent customer visits convert the use into a commercial operation requiring relocation to a commercial (B-1, CB) district. This customer traffic rule under White Plains's home business ordinances applies to properties within White Plains city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact White Plains code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Zoning enforcement action: cease-and-desist order; fines $250-$1,000 per day for continued violation.
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