Home Business in Butte County, CA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Butte County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Butte County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Zoning & Home Occupation Permits

Home occupations are permitted in residential zones of unincorporated Butte County under Section 24-162, but only as a use clearly incidental and subordinate to the dwelling. The business may not occupy more than 25 percent of the dwelling's gross floor area, employees other than residents are capped (none for Minor, up to two for Major), customer visits are capped (6 per day Minor, 12 per day Major), and outdoor storage of business goods is prohibited.

Home occupations allowed in residential zones with strict limits

Some Restrictions

Butte County Zoning Ordinance Section 24-162 (Home Occupations)

Employees of a home office and a minor home occupation shall be limited to the persons residing in the dwelling unit. Major home occupations are allowed two (2) additional persons in addition to those residing in the dwelling unit. No clients are permitted to visit a home office. Not more than six (6) clients per day are permitted to visit a minor home occupation. Not more than twelve (12) clie...

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Signage Rules

Butte County Zoning Ordinance Section 24-162 allows a home occupation to display one single, non-illuminated, wall-mounted sign of not more than six (6) square feet. Free-standing signs, illuminated signs, and signs larger than 6 square feet are not permitted in connection with a home occupation.

One small non-illuminated wall sign allowed for home occupations

Some Restrictions

Butte County Zoning Ordinance Section 24-162 (Home Occupations) - Signage Standard

Signage: One single, non-illuminated wall-mounted sign of not more than 6 square feet in area is permitted.

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Home Business by City in Butte County

1 cities in Butte County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

ChicoPop. 101,475

4 verified rules • Customer Traffic Restrictions, Home Daycare

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