Mahwah permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential zones under Chapter 24, requiring the use stay clearly incidental to the dwelling and conducted by residents.
Chapter 24 of the Township of Mahwah Code (Zoning), readopted by Ordinance No. 1958 on March 10, 2022, defines a home occupation as an accessory use carried out within a dwelling by its residents. Section 24-3.6 governs accessory structures and uses, requiring that any home occupation be incidental to the residential use, not change the residential character of the property, and not produce noise, vibration, smoke, glare, or other off-site impacts. Applicants must submit a Home Occupation Application to the Mahwah Zoning Office before commencing the use.
Operating an unapproved or non-conforming home occupation can result in zoning violation notices, stop-use orders, and per-day fines under the Township penalty provisions.
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