5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in El Paso County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Home-based businesses in unincorporated El Paso County are permitted by right as accessory uses in residential zones under the Land Development Code, subject to limitations on size, employees, and the nature of the business.
El Paso County Land Development Code significantly restricts business signage in residential zones. Home occupation businesses in unincorporated residential areas are generally limited to one small identification sign.
El Paso County Land Development Code limits customer visits to home-based businesses in residential zones to preserve neighborhood character. High-traffic businesses are generally not permissible as home occupations.
El Paso County follows the Colorado Cottage Foods Act (C.R.S. §25-4-1614). Non-potentially hazardous homemade foods may be sold directly to consumers up to $10,000 per product per year. Labeling and food safety course required.
Colorado Cottage Foods Act, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
In 2012, the Colorado legislature enacted the Colorado Cottage Foods Act, allowing limited types of food products that are non-potentially hazardous (do not require refrigeration for safety) to be sold directly to consumers without licensing or inspections. Eligible foods What type of foods are eligible? Foods that are non-potentially hazardous, or in other words, do not require refrigeration f...
El Paso County allows licensed family child care homes in residential zones. State license required through Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Small family homes (up to 6 children) are permitted by right; large homes may require conditional use.
3 cities in El Paso County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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