Lakewood allows home occupations as an accessory use in all residential zones, provided the business is clearly secondary to residential use, involves only residents of the dwelling, uses no more than 25 percent of floor area, generates no external evidence, and has no on-site employees. A home occupation permit from the Division of Planning is required.
The Lakewood zoning code defines home occupation narrowly to preserve residential character. Professional services like writers, consultants, accountants, and online sellers are typical approved uses. Prohibited home occupations include auto repair, barber shops, beauty salons, medical clinics, animal boarding, and any use generating significant customer traffic. The business cannot produce noise, odor, vibration, or traffic beyond normal residential levels. Music instruction and tutoring are permitted with limits on number of students at one time.
Operating without permit: notice of violation, 30 day cure. Continued violation: up to 500 dollars fine plus cease and desist. Repeat violation: misdemeanor citation.
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