Stafford permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts when they remain incidental to the dwelling and do not change the residential character of the property or neighborhood.
Chapter 102 (Zoning) of the Stafford Code allows home occupations in residential districts, subject to limits that protect neighborhood character. The use must be conducted entirely within the dwelling, occupy a minor portion of the floor area, employ only resident family members, and produce no external evidence of nonresidential activity. Outdoor storage, commercial vehicles, and customer-generated traffic that disturbs neighbors are restricted. Permitted uses must comply with all building, fire, and licensing requirements and may require approval through Planning and Zoning before commencing.
Operating a home occupation that exceeds incidental use, employs nonresidents, generates excessive traffic, or visibly alters the residential character of the dwelling.
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