New Rochelle Zoning Code Chapter 331 permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts, subject to limits on scale, employees, and visible business activity. Administered by the Development Department.
Home occupations must be clearly incidental to residential use. Typically limited to the resident plus one non-resident employee, must occupy a minor portion of the dwelling, and cannot alter the residential character of the exterior. No outdoor storage of materials/equipment permitted. Prohibited uses include auto repair, funeral homes, commercial kennels, and medical clinics.
Zoning violations carry fines up to $350/day under NR municipal code; repeat offenders can face court action.
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