There shall be no exterior storage of materials to be used in conjunction with a home occupation. The sale of produce and consumer goods shall be prohibited except for the sale of products or goods produced or fabricated on the premises as a result of the home occupation. No alteration of the residential appearance of the premises to accommodate the home occupation is allowed. No offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat or glare shall be produced. Residency Requirements Almost all zoning laws in Dutchess County require that a home occupation be conducted by a resident of the dwelling unit.
Some laws go even further by limiting home occupations to owner-occupants.
Requiring the home-worker to reside in the dwelling helps to insure that the primary use of the property remains residential, and prohibits the proprietor from moving out and allowing the business to take over the entire dwelling. This requirement also helps to prevent disturbances and eyesores, since someone who lives in the neighborhood is more likely to be concerned about the effects of their home occupation on the neighborhood than someone who only works there. The owner-occupancy requirement makes it even more unlikely that the home occupation would become a nuisance to the neighborhood. Currently, only five Dutchess County municipalities have this owner occupancy requirement. Some laws require a special permit to conduct a home occupation, while others do not.