Home Occupation

A Zoning Home Occupation Permit is used to establish a home occupation. A home occupation is one that is conducted entirely within a dwelling and is incidental and secondary to its residential use. The Development Ordinance establishes requirements for home occupations, which include:
  • Only one person may be employed who is not an occupant of the residence
  • Cannot occupy more than 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling
  • Only handmade items, foodstuffs, and crafts made in the dwelling may be offered for sale on the premises
  • No outside storage or display of items
  • No maintenance or repair of commercial equipment in the occupation
  • One commercial vehicle and/or a trailer not exceeding 24 feet in length may stored on site
  • One attached sign is allowed
  • Activities cannot generate traffic, parking, noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference beyond what normally occurs in the district in which it is located

Prerequisites


  • None


Approvals or Permits Issued


  • Issuance of a Zoning Home Occupation Permit by the Development Services Center
  • The permit lists all required inspections

Submittal Requirements


  1. Completed Zoning Home Occupation Permit Application (PDF) submitted to the Development Services Center or online through Accela Citizen Access (ACA).
  2. Application fee
  3. A floor plan of the dwelling that identifies the percentage of gross floor area occupied by the home occupation

Permit Requirements


  1. The proposed home occupation must comply with the Development Ordinance regulations.
  2. Payment of required permit fee.
  3. Applicant is authorized to obtain the permit.
  4. Upon meeting all permit requirements, the applicant is entitled to a Zoning Home Occupation Permit.

Additional Information


  • Projects are assigned a Case Manager to act as the point of contact and assist with managing the project through the permit review process.

Fees


  • Application fee is due at time of submittal
  • All permit fees are due at permit issuance
  • See the Development Fee Schedule (PDF) for specific fees
  • Payment types accepted: Cash, Discover, MasterCard, Visa and Check or Money Order payable to the City of High Point
  • Online (ACA) payment types accepted: Cash, Discover, MasterCard, Visa and E-check

Inspections


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