Sioux City, IA Business Licensing & Operations: Auto Repair on Residential Property (2026)

17. Home occupations are allowed , if it is demonstrated that:

a. The use does not include:

1. Medical or dental office or clinic;

2. Automobile repair and service establishments;

3. Retail shopping establishments;

4. Animal hospitals;

5. Repair shops or service establishments performing major electrical appliance repair, and related uses;

6. Stables or kennels;

7. Welding, vehicle body repair, or rebuilding or dismantling of vehicles;

8. Recycling or Collections;

9. Salvage Operations; or

10. Restaurant.

b. The occupation does not exceed the greater of 25 percent of the gross floor area of the principal building or 400 square feet, which excludes the floor area of an attached or detached garage or an accessory dwelling unit;

c. The occupation is only operated in the principal dwelling or in a detached accessory structure;

d. Employees are restricted to residents of the dwelling ;

e. No alterations are made to the dwelling that changes its residential character or appearance;

f. Mechanical or electrical equipment supporting the home occupation is limited to that which is self- contained within the structure and normally used for domestic or household purposes;

g. There is no outdoor display or storage of goods, materials, merchandise, or equipment related to the home occupation in excess of 30 cubic feet that is visible from the exterior of the dwelling unit;