H248

Exempts owner-occupied, single-family dwellings with home business uses from live/work requirements.

This bill exempts owner-occupied, single-family dwellings with home business uses from live/work requirements under the North Carolina Building Code. The exemption applies if the dwelling is the owner's primary residence, the business use is incidental, and it complies with local zoning laws. The exemption does not alter the dwelling's classification as a single-family residence and does not preempt local ordinances or private covenants. The exemption expires when permanent rules are adopted by the North Carolina Building Code Council and North Carolina Residential Code Council.