White Plains Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as an accessory use in residential districts, subject to the use being clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the dwelling.
WP Zoning Ordinance §5.3 (Accessory Uses) permits home occupations in R-1, R-2, RM, and RS zones. Business must be conducted entirely within the dwelling by resident members of the household. No external evidence of the business, no employees residing off-premises, and no stock-in-trade may be kept. Some professional offices (attorney, physician, architect) have expanded allowances.
Zoning violations: $250-$1,000 per day. Building Department issues notices of violation; escalation to Westchester County Supreme Court for injunctive relief.
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Driveway curb cuts and aprons require a permit from Public Works. Parking across the sidewalk or blocking pedestrian path is prohibited. Surfaces must be pav...
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