Home occupations in Union City are regulated under Chapter 223 (Land Development 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 property.
Chapter 223 (Land Development, amended 2019) governs home occupations in Union City. No zoning or building permit is issued without zoning officer review. Home occupations must be clearly secondary to residential use. Requirements typically include: no more than one non-resident employee; no exterior building alterations indicating commercial use; limited signage; no customer traffic exceeding residential norms; no manufacturing or storage of commercial products. The Zoning Officer reviews applications within 10 business days (deemed approved if not acted on). Contact the Zoning Department at 3715 Palisade Ave., (201) 348-5731.
Operating home business without zoning approval: violation, fines, cease-and-desist under Chapter 223.
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