Home occupations are permitted in residential zones in High Point under the Development Ordinance. The business must be clearly incidental to the residential use and not change the character of the neighborhood.
Home occupations must be conducted entirely within the dwelling by the resident. No external evidence of the business is permitted, such as signage, outdoor storage, or visible inventory. The business may not generate noise, odors, vibrations, or traffic beyond normal residential levels. No more than one nonresident employee may work at the home.
Non-compliant home businesses can result in zoning violations and orders to cease operations.
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High Point addresses barking dogs under its animal control and public nuisance ordinances. Dogs that bark excessively and disturb neighbors can result in cit...
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High Point regulates construction noise in residential areas. Construction activities are generally limited to daytime hours, with work restricted during ear...
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High Point regulates noise under Title 12 of its Code of Ordinances, prohibiting unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace. The city enforces stricter noise...
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High Point regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. N.C.G.S. §14-288.4 applies to unreasonable distur...
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High Point regulates street parking throughout the city. Vehicles must not block traffic, driveways, fire hydrants, or crosswalks. Abandoned vehicles on stre...
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High Point regulates the storage of recreational vehicles and boats on residential properties through its Development Ordinance. RVs and boats must be stored...
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