Buffalo Green Code allows home occupations in all residential N districts as accessory uses. Businesses must be clearly secondary to the home, occupy no more than 25 percent of floor area, and not change the residential character of the property.
Under Section 6.1.2 of the Buffalo Unified Development Ordinance (Green Code), a home occupation is allowed as an accessory use in N-1D, N-2R, N-2C, N-2E, N-3R, N-3E, and N-3C districts. Key standards: the business must be conducted by a resident of the dwelling, occupy no more than 25 percent of the gross floor area (or one room, whichever is greater), not employ more than one non-resident on-site, not generate pedestrian or vehicle traffic beyond normal residential levels, and not involve outdoor storage or display. Certain uses are prohibited as home occupations: vehicle repair, commercial kitchens beyond Article 20-C scope, kennels, funeral services, and adult businesses. A simple zoning review confirms compliance; no separate permit fee in most cases, though a NY State sales tax certificate may be required.
Operating a non-compliant home business: fines of 250-500 dollars per violation and orders to cease. Repeat violations can escalate to nuisance proceedings.
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