Westerville permits home occupations as accessory uses in all residential zones under Codified Ordinance 1163.04, subject to conditions: no external alteration, limited to resident family, no retail sales from the home, and no non-resident employees.
Westerville Zoning Code Section 1163.04 defines home occupations as secondary uses that do not change the residential character of the property. Permitted activities include professional offices, consulting, tutoring, and crafts. Prohibited uses include auto repair, beauty salons with walk-ins, food service operations (beyond cottage food), and anything generating fumes, noise, or traffic inconsistent with a residential neighborhood. Home occupation registration is not required but zoning compliance is subject to complaint-based enforcement.
Violations cited as zoning infractions. Orders to cease operation. Fines up to 500 dollars per day. Repeated violations may lead to misdemeanor charges.
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