The Home Business Jobs Creation Act aims to classify certain home businesses as permitted accessory uses within residential zones in New Jersey. This legislation recognizes the growing trend of individuals operating businesses from their homes, particularly in light of economic challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic. The act establishes criteria that home businesses must meet to be permitted, including compatibility with residential use, limitations on the volume of visitors and deliveries, and restrictions on noise and other disturbances. It also clarifies that existing restrictions in common interest ownership communities will not be overridden by this act.

Additionally, the bill allows municipalities to create ordinances that set standards for home businesses regarding the volume of guests and delivery traffic, while ensuring that these standards apply uniformly to similar businesses within the district. Importantly, the act does not require municipalities to amend existing ordinances unless they conflict with the new provisions, and it preserves the authority of municipalities to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their residents. Overall, the act seeks to provide a framework for supporting home-based businesses while balancing the needs of residential communities.