Naperville allows home occupations as accessory uses in residential zones under Title 6 zoning regulations. The business must not exceed 25% of the dwelling's gross floor area and must be undetectable by the average neighbor except for a permitted sign.
Under Naperville Municipal Code Title 6 (Zoning Regulations), a home occupation is defined as an accessory use so located and conducted that the average neighbor would not be aware of its existence except for a sign as provided in Title 5. The home occupation must be subordinate and incidental to the principal residential use and may not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit and accessory buildings. Babysitting services and home-based daycare facilities for 7 or fewer individuals are exempt from the 25% floor area limitation. The business must not generate traffic, noise, or activity inconsistent with the residential character of the neighborhood. No external evidence of the business may be visible except for a permitted sign. Employees other than residents may be restricted.
Home occupation exceeding zoning restrictions: code enforcement violation. Failure to comply with conditions: potential revocation of home occupation rights and fines.
Naperville, IL
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