Home occupations in Babylon require a special exception permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals under Town Code Ch 213. Use must be clearly incidental, conducted by resident, no on-site employees, no external evidence.
Babylon Town Code Chapter 213 defines home occupation as an accessory use customarily conducted within a dwelling by residents only. Standards: no more than 25 percent of dwelling floor area used, no external display or signage beyond a 2 sq ft nameplate, no outside employees, no retail sales to walk-in customers, no equipment creating noise or odor detectable beyond the property line. Special exception permit granted by ZBA after public hearing. Application fee approximately 250 dollars. Annual renewal not required but change in use triggers new review.
Operating without home occupation permit: Ch 213 violation, fine 250-1000 dollars per day. Repeat violations subject to injunctive relief and prosecution as unclassified misdemeanor.
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