re home businesses in residential area

[rubato456]

i read a recent thread where sudzy discussed problems related to having a soap business....well that got me to haul out the declarations of restrictions that govern the area i live in...you know, you can't have a dog that barks excessively or have weeds taller than 6 inches...etc etc.

well acc to this document: "No trade or business of any kind shall be conducted upon said property or any part thereof." well i'm already in violation of that because i do free lance newsletter writing at home though i don't have an official business name but as far as uncle sam is concerned because i made x dollars last year i am in business....... so i'm wondering am a crazy to think that some day i could sell soaps on etszy or at a craft show. is this restriction only if i were to sell on my property....my gosh there are ppl all over america who sell on ebay or etzsy or whatever,...are they all doing this on the sly.....

 

[Deda]

Check with your local zoning department.

I had to jump through many hoops to get a home occupation permit.

 

[Birdie]

rube, I wouldn't fret. In most places, it becomes a problem if you have physical traffic in and out to buy your product. That's when the neighbors begin to complain. If you are making soap in-home and selling at shows and such, I bet it's not worth the worry. NOw if you get a million dollar account, you may want to reconsider! :wink: