Home occupation permit required through McKeesport Zoning Office. Must be clearly incidental to residential use, occupy under 25% of floor area, no non-resident employees, no external evidence.
McKeesport Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations in residential districts subject to standards: operator must reside in the dwelling, no more than 25% of gross floor area used for business, no non-resident employees, no outdoor storage, no signage beyond a small nameplate, and no change to residential character. Permits issued by Zoning Officer at City Hall, 201 Lysle Blvd.
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