Prince William County zoning permits a home occupation as a business activity conducted entirely within a dwelling by its residents that is clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use. No more than 25 percent of the dwelling's floor area may be used, and no customers or non-resident employees are
Under the Prince William County Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 32), a home occupation is a business activity conducted entirely within a dwelling unit by residents of that unit which is clearly incidental and secondary to the principal use as a dwelling. No employees other than the residents and no customers are permitted at the residence. The area devoted to the business may not exceed 25 percent of the dwelling's floor area. Only one light-duty vehicle (under 7,500 lbs) tied to the business is allowed on-site, deliveries are limited to one per day, and manufacturing, retail, cooking for sale, and outdoor storage are prohibited. Home employment (with limited client visits) is a separate, more intensive category.
Operating a business that exceeds home occupation limits, or without a required certificate, is a zoning violation enforced by the Zoning Administrator through notices and civil penalties.
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