Rural Properties and Alternate Income

[James Eaton]

I'm considering purchasing a rural home on a few acres.  There is an existing 40x60 shop with large bay doors.  I would like to rent the home out, split the shop into 2-4 storage units rent these, and I am also considering paving or leveling / gravel fill a small area with a secure fence for boat / RV storage. The land is zoned residential.  Does anyone have any insight on this?  I'm not sure if it is allowed in residentially zoned areas, or if this even matters.  Thanks for your insight!