Home Business in Chico, CA (2026)

Chico Municipal Code § 19.20.010

The following provisions are intended to permit limited business activities in residential zoning districts as defined in Chapter 19.42 and the OR (Office Residential) and OC (Office Commercial) zoning districts as defined in Chapter 19.44, or in dwelling units located on projects assigned with the NE and NG TND designations when conducted by the occupants of a dwelling, in a manner accessory t...

Chico Municipal Code § 19.20.060(C)

Signage in residential zoning districts is limited to only one non-illuminated name plate not exceeding 1 square foot in area, approved by the Director. Signage on property subject to the TND designations of NE or NC shall comply with Chapter 19.92. There shall be no display of merchandise or stock in trade or other identification of the home occupation activity on the premises;

Chico Municipal Code § 19.20.060(L)

L. The home occupation activity shall not generate more than 10 additional pedestrian or vehicular trips in excess of that customarily associated with the zoning district in which it is to be located, and no more than 2 deliveries each day. Any traffic generated by the home occupation shall be consistent with the existing traffic levels and patterns of the surrounding residential neighborhood;

Chico Municipal Code § 19.76.060

This section establishes standards for large family day care homes in compliance with State law, including the limitations on the City's authority to regulate these facilities. ... A large family day care home shall require the approval of a non-discretionary large family day care home permit by the Director. ... No large family day care home shall be located within 300 feet of another.