Utica zoning permits home occupations as an accessory use. Each dwelling unit may have one minor, one major, two minor, or one major plus one minor home occupation, but not two major home occupations. Minor home occupations are allowed in R1 zones only.
Utica's Zoning Code Home Occupations standards state that, where permitted, each dwelling unit may have one minor home occupation, one major home occupation, two minor home occupations, or a combination of one major and one minor. A dwelling unit may not have two major home occupations. A minor home occupation has no visible exterior evidence, no sign, no extra off-street parking need, and no added traffic. Minor home occupations are permitted in R1 zones only if no services or customers are served on site, no materials are stored on site, and no signage is used. A major home occupation may employ one non-resident and have one small sign.
Operating a home business exceeding these limits, or one not permitted in your district, is a zoning violation; Codes Enforcement can order it stopped and impose fines.
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