Town of Milford v. Bottazzi

The defendant appeals from an order of the Superior Court {Flynn, J.) enjoining the continued operation of his part-time automobile and truck repair business at his residence. The defendant’s home is located in the town’s Residence A District, which permits “single and two family residences, their accessory buildings and home occupations and professional use provided the outward appearance of the dwelling remains residential in nature.” Milford, N.H., Zoning Ordinance art. II (1974). The defendant contends that his part-time business is a “home occupation” and therefore a permitted use within…