Land Use & Zoning
A Maine property owner wishes to operate a home-based business that generates occasional customer visits. Under most Maine zoning codes, this would require:
ARezoning to commercial
BA home occupation permit✓ Correct
CNo approval needed
DA conditional use permit
Explanation
Most Maine municipalities allow home-based businesses under a home occupation permit, which typically limits signage, traffic, and the scale of the business activity.
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