Barnstable panel directs staff to draft three‑tier home‑occupation rules after public concerns
May 22, 2026
The zoning subcommittee voted unanimously May 21 to ask planning staff to draft a three‑tier home‑based business framework — administrative approvals, enhanced review, and special permits — after resident comments about enforcement and a public concern about a potential committee conflict of interest.
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The Town Council zoning and regulatory committee voted unanimously May 21 to ask the Planning and Development Department to prepare a three‑tier ordinance for home‑based businesses that separates low‑impact activities from uses that may require site review or a special permit.
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