Home occupations in North Bergen are regulated under the Zoning Ordinance. A zoning permit is required before operating a home business. Businesses must remain incidental to residential use and must not alter the residential character of the neighborhood.
North Bergen's Zoning Ordinance (available at northbergen.org) governs home occupations. A zoning permit from the Building/Code Enforcement/Zoning Department is required before operating a home business. Home occupations must: remain secondary to residential use; not alter the building's exterior residential appearance; not employ non-resident employees on premises (typically); not generate excessive customer traffic or deliveries. The Zoning Department is at 4233 Kennedy Blvd., (201) 392-2000.
Unlicensed home business: zoning violation, fines, cease-and-desist.
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