Town of Amherst, New Hampshire
Office of Community Development
Building ∙ Code Enforcement ∙ Planning ∙ Zoning
Economic Development
PO Box 960,
2 Main Street
Amherst, NH 03031-0960
HOME OCCUPATION REGISTRATION FORM
(See back of form for guidelines)
Name:
______________________________________________________Tel: ____________________
Str
eet Address: ___________________________________________________ Map:_____ Lot: ______
Maili
ng Address (if not same): ___________________________________________________________
Busi
ness Name (d/b/a): _______________________________________________________________
Desc
ription of Business (attach additional sheets as needed): __________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Square foo
tage devoted to business: Existing gross dwelling area: _______ Occupation use: _________
Use %
(20% max.): ______sf, Outbldg: ______sf, Use % (50% of dwell. max.): _____ (1000 sf max.)
Will
you have a sign? ________ (Note: If yes, a separate Building Permit is required for a sign.)
Number
of Employees: ______ Days and Hours of Operation: ________________________________
Amount
of parking available? ________ Anticipated number of business-related trips/day? _________
Are any
State Licenses required? ______ If yes, give type and number: _________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: I certify that I have read and understand the regulations and restrictions covering Home
Occupations in the Town of Amherst Zoning Ordinance.
I request a Class: _______ Home Occupation Permit.
DATE: _________________ SIGNED: ________________________________________________
(by owner or with written authorization from owner)
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
Home Occupation Class: ____ A; ____ B; ____ C
With a signature below by a Planning Department Official, this Home Occupation is Officially Registered,
and must be renewed every five years or upon sale of the property shown above.
DATE: _________________ SIGNED: ________________________________________________
Staff Comments: _____________________________________________________________________
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Ordinance Outline for Art. III, Sec. 3.15 Home Occupations
(please see the Ordinance for more details)
General:
No more than 20% 0f existing heated floor area of primary residence to be used.
If outbuilding, no more than 50% of existing heated floor area of primary residence, with a maximum of
1000 sf.
No outdoor display advertising or storage of any products or materials.
Class A:
No sign and no vehicles other than residents.
No lettering or painting on vehicles.
No employees other than residents.
No clients or customers.
Class B:
No employees other than residents.
One non-illuminated sign of 6 sf maximum.
One vehicle with text or decoration for business allowed.
Three clients or customers / day maximum.
Hours of outside operation 8 am thru 6 pm, Monday thru Saturday.
Town Permit required.
Class C:
Maximum of two employees other than residents.
One non-illuminated sign of 6 sf maximum.
One vehicle with text or decoration for business allowed.
Ten clients or customers / day maximum.
Hours of outside operation 8 am thru 6 pm, Monday thru Friday, 9 am thru 8 pm Saturday.
Site must allow parcel pick up and delivery with facilities for drop off storage.
Provide documentation for septic loading and plan of parking for employees, clients / customers, delivery,
and pedestrian access.
Town Permit required.
Special Provisions:
Bed and breakfasts to be a maximum of five guest bedrooms.
Prohibited Uses:
Uses that generate / store hazardous substances / hazardous materials or generates / disposes
hazardous waste.
Dry cleaning facilities.
Metal extraction and salvage.
Most landscape business.
Machine shops.
Photo developing operations.
Laboratories.
Sales and repairs of automobiles, snowmobiles, jet skis, or other motorized vehicles.
Hair or nail salons or beauty shops.
Medical / dental group practice clinics or veterinary clinics.
Clothing cleaners or dyers.
Banks.
Coffee / sandwich shops or restaurant facilities.
Daycare facilities larger than Family Day Care Homes.