Permit Technician Practice Test

Which of the following is not a condition of a home occupation?

1. Customer visits

2. No changes to the exterior

3. Preemption

4. Employee limitations

The correct answer is: Preemption

The condition identified as not being a typical requirement for a home occupation is accurate because "preemption" refers to a legal doctrine where a higher authority, such as state law, overrides local laws or ordinances. In the context of home occupations, this concept does not specifically pertain to the conditions that regulate how a home business operates at the local level. Home occupation regulations often focus on elements that ensure the residential character of the area is maintained. This includes limiting customer visits to prevent disturbances in the neighborhood, maintaining the existing exterior appearance of the home to avoid creating a businesslike environment, and placing restrictions on the number of employees to control traffic and keep the business subtle. These factors are directly tied to local zoning laws and community standards, while "preemption" is more about the interplay of laws between different government entities, thus not fitting within the framework of home occupation conditions.