Home businesses in Wilmington must not generate customer traffic that changes the residential character of the neighborhood. Client visits are limited.
Wilmington zoning (Ch. 48) requires home occupations to be indistinguishable from residential uses in terms of traffic, noise, and appearance. Frequent customer visits that create parking problems or alter the residential character of the street are not permitted. Businesses involving walk-in clients should consider a commercial location.
Home businesses generating excessive traffic may be cited by Code Enforcement under Ch. 48.
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