Home occupations in Broome County towns require compliance with local zoning. Town of Binghamton, Union, Vestal, and Chenango each define home occupation standards; most cap employees and limit customer visits.
Broome County has no countywide zoning; home occupations governed by town/village codes under NY Town Law and Village Law. Typical standards: use clearly incidental to residence, no more than 25% of floor area, no outside employees beyond household, no outdoor storage, no signs larger than 2 sq ft. Some towns require a special use permit through the Planning Board. No statewide preemption exists.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
See how Broome County's home occupation permits rules stack up against other locations.
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