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Zoning Restrictions: Concord vs Walnut Creek

How do zoning restrictions rules compare between Concord, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?

Concord and Walnut Creek have similar restriction levels.

Concord, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Concord requires a business license and Home Occupation Permit for any business operated from a residence. The use must be incidental to the residential use, not change the character of the neighborhood, and comply with the Home Occupation standards in the Concord Development Code.

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Walnut Creek, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Home occupations in Walnut Creek require a Home Occupation Permit from the Community Development Department in addition to a city Business License. The home business must be clearly incidental to the residential use, occupy less than 25% of the dwelling's floor area, and not alter the exterior or generate significant traffic.

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