Home occupations in Hoboken are regulated under Chapter 196 (Zoning). A home occupation permit is required. Businesses must be incidental to residential use, must not generate excessive traffic, and must not alter the residential character of the property.
Chapter 196 (Zoning) and general use regulations govern home occupations in Hoboken. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance or home occupation approval is required before operating a business from a residence. The Zoning Officer determines whether a proposed home use is permitted and acts within 10 business days. Home occupations must: remain secondary to residential use; not alter the building's exterior or residential character; not employ non-resident employees on the premises (in most cases); not create customer/client traffic exceeding residential norms. The Hoboken Zoning Office is at City Hall, 94 Washington St., (201) 420-2000.
Operating a home business without zoning approval: violation, fines, and cease-and-desist order under Chapter 196.
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