This may be an issue for Collins Park.  Is it legal to run a business out of a residence?  I'm speaking of the Pyschic/Spiritual Advisor on Woodlawn, near South Blvd.  This is a complete eyesore to the area in my opinion.

AT home customary business are allowed as follows below 12.408.   It is very specific.  Several businesses operating in homes have been closed in the area  due to violations.   

Signs are not allowed and there are limits on the type and how it operates.  You can call 311 to report to zoning as a possible violations.  They will check it out.  If there is a violation the City Zoning will handle. 

Donald Moore over zoning in the area will check it out  You can report online by clicking zoning, call 311 and report,  or shoot him an e-mail with details at dcmoore@ci.charlotte.nc.us

Section 12.408. Customary home occupations.

Requirements

Section 12.408. Customary home occupations.
A customary home occupation shall be permitted as an accessory to any dwelling unit in accordance with the following requirements:
(1) The home occupation must be clearly incidental to the residential use of the dwelling and must not change the essential residential character of the dwelling.
(2) Use of the dwelling for this purpose must be limited to 25 percent of one floor of the principal building.
(3) No accessory building or outside storage may be used in connection with the home occupation.
(4) No chemical, mechanical or electrical equipment that is not normally a part of domestic or household equipment may be used primarily for commercial purposes, with the exception of medical, dental, and office equipment used for professional purposes.
(5) Machinery that causes noises or other interference in radio or television reception is prohibited.
(6) No internal or external alterations inconsistent with the residential use of the building will be permitted.
(7) Only residents of the dwelling may be engaged in the home occupation.
(8) No display of products may be visible from the street and only articles made on the premises may be sold on the premises.
(9) The number of vehicles used by clients, patrons, or business related visitors to any home occupation shall be limited to three at any given time.
(10) Vehicles used in connection with the conduct of the customary home occupation shall comply with the requirements of Section 12.218. Commercial vehicle parking in residential areas.
(11) Signs are subject to the regulations in Chapter 13.
(Ord. No. 2402, § 3, 10-20-2003)

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This is the link to reach 311 online.

Someone has reported this property and Zoning responded they have 30 days to correct.