5 rules for unincorporated Amador County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Home occupations in unincorporated Amador County are allowed only in the R1, R1A, RE, A, AG and X zoning districts and are regulated by Amador County Code Section 19.48.125. The use must be clearly incidental and subordinate to the residence, occupy no more than 25% of the dwelling's floor area and never more than 250 square feet, and employ no more than one employee.
Signs for home occupations in unincorporated Amador County are limited under the County sign rules and Section 19.48.125. The sign must be non-illuminated and within the parcel: on parcels of 4.99 acres or smaller, no more than 2 square feet and within 10 feet of the dwelling; on parcels of 5 acres or larger, up to 4 square feet placed anywhere within the property.
Cottage food operations in unincorporated Amador County are governed by California's Homemade Food Act (Health & Safety Code 113758; AB 1616). Operators register or permit through the County Environmental Health Department: Class A (direct sales) by self-certification with no kitchen inspection, Class B (direct and indirect/wholesale sales) by permit after a home-kitchen inspection. The County must treat a CFO as an allowed home use within statutory limits.
Family daycare homes in unincorporated Amador County are protected by California state law (Health & Safety Code 1597.40 and SB 234, the Keeping Kids Close to Home Act). Both small (up to 8 children) and large (up to 14 children) family daycare homes must be treated as a residential use of property. The County cannot require a use permit or business license, and the state occupies the field.
Home occupations in unincorporated Amador County are authorized under Amador County Code Section 19.48.125, conducted through the Planning Department. The use must meet all of the section's criteria - allowed only in R1, R1A, RE, A, AG and X districts, incidental to the residence, no more than 25% of the dwelling (max 250 sq ft), one employee maximum, and no excess traffic, parking, noise or odors.
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