Home Occupation

A home occupation is a minimal-intensity business activity that is incidental to the residential use of a property, generally conducted within a dwelling by resident occupants.  Home occupations are normally allowed as a matter of right ("expanded" home occupations require a special permit--see ordinance).  While no permit is normally required, a formal interpretation may be requested by filing a home occupation questionnaire.

 

Application of permit

Master Application Form

 

 

Definitions and Standards

Home Occupation Questionnaire

 

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Ordinance Provision

 

 

 

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Fee Schedule

 

 

 

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