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April 26, 2022 the Becker Joint Planning Board amended the zoning ordinance, loosening restrictions placed for those living in residential districts. The text of that ordinance can be viewed to the right.
If you click the Determination link below, you will see a form that can help you determine which type of Business Permit you may need. Continue scrolling for more information. |
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Becker Township has three classifications of businesses that are allowed on properties where the principal use is residential.
In-Home Business: Any business which is clearly incidental to the principal use of the home as a single-family dwelling unit, is conducted within the dwelling, is conducted by a resident occupant, and does not change the character of the principal use.
Site-Based Business: Any occupation which is clearly incidental to the principal use of the lot as a single-family dwelling unit, is conducted in a building other than the dwelling or off-site (with the site as a staging area only), is conducted by a resident occupant, and does not change the character of the principal use.
On-Site Business: Any occupation which is clearly incidental to the principal use of the lot as a single-family dwelling unit, is conducted in a building other than the dwelling and outdoors on parcels 2.5 acres or larger in size, is conducted by a resident occupant, and does not change the character of the principal use.
In-Home Business: Any business which is clearly incidental to the principal use of the home as a single-family dwelling unit, is conducted within the dwelling, is conducted by a resident occupant, and does not change the character of the principal use.
Site-Based Business: Any occupation which is clearly incidental to the principal use of the lot as a single-family dwelling unit, is conducted in a building other than the dwelling or off-site (with the site as a staging area only), is conducted by a resident occupant, and does not change the character of the principal use.
On-Site Business: Any occupation which is clearly incidental to the principal use of the lot as a single-family dwelling unit, is conducted in a building other than the dwelling and outdoors on parcels 2.5 acres or larger in size, is conducted by a resident occupant, and does not change the character of the principal use.
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In-Home Business
No permit required. Abbreviated Standards (see ordinance for complete listing): No more than two full-time employees not residing on the premises may be employed by the business. Any number of employees/workers greater than residents and two full-time equivalent employees requires and Interim Use Permit. Operations are limited to the residential dwelling and any attached garage. Non-Permitted Businesses in this Category
Note, some of the above uses are allowed with different types of permits. Please contact staff if any questions. |
Site-Based Business
Administrative Permit Required Abbreviated Standards (see ordinance for complete listing): Residents + Maximum Full-time equivalent employees/workers (includes sub-contractors) as indicated below
Accessory Structure used in business No more than 10 trips per day of customer or client traffic No offensive noises, vibrations, smoke, dust, odors, heat or glare beyond property line No hazardous waste Only on-site household septic system used Parking and Signage follows ordinance requirements Submission of Business Description |
On-Site Business
Interim Use Permit (IUP) Required Abbreviated Standards (see ordinance for complete listing): Residents + Maximum Full-time equivalent employees/workers (includes sub-contractors) as indicated below
Outdoor display or storage of goods, equipment, vehicles or other materials occurs No offensive noises, vibrations, smoke, dust, odors, heat or glare beyond property line No hazardous waste Parking and Signage follows ordinance requirements Submission of Business Description |