Albany, NY Noise from Specific Sources: Delivery Truck Noise (2026)

If the home occupation produces any visible or audible impacts beyond the lot line on which it is located (including arrival and departure of delivery vehicles), the portion of the occupation generating the visible or audible impacts shall only operate between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

(xii) The following activities are not permitted as home occupations:

A. Automobile, vehicle, small engine, or heavy equipment repair or storage.

B. Dog grooming, care or boarding.

C. Custom sign shop.

D. Any business where the majority of revenue is from retail sales of goods to patrons who visit the premises to choose, purchase, or pick up those goods.

E. Any business that requires delivery of goods or materials, or shipping of finished goods, in a truck with a gross vehicle weight over 10,000 pounds, or that generates more than 10 visits by a delivery truck of any size per week.

(k) Rain barrel. (Reserved)

(l) Satellite dish.

(i) The installation of satellite receiver dishes up to one meter in diameter is permitted in any zoning district, provided that the following conditions are met:

A. Satellite dishes mounted on buildings or structures may not be installed on a street-facing facade of a building or structure unless such placement is required for reception of an acceptable signal, according to a written statement from a licensed, authorized installer on company letterhead that includes the installer’s signature.

B.