5 rules for unincorporated Glenn County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Unincorporated Glenn County allows home occupations in residential and agricultural zones if a permit is secured under Title 15, Chapter 15.780. The County Code defines a home occupation as 'clearly incidental and secondary' to the dwelling, not changing its residential character. A home occupation not in the dwelling on parcels under 10 acres needs a conditional use permit.
A home occupation in unincorporated Glenn County must keep the property's residential character, so on-site advertising is tightly limited under Title 15, Ch. 15.780 and the County's sign provisions. Signs cannot make the home occupation visible from the street as a business. Confirm allowable nameplate size with the Planning Division.
Cottage food operations in unincorporated Glenn County are registered or permitted by Glenn County Environmental Health under California's Homemade Food Act (HSC 113758/114365; AB 1616). Class A operations self-certify and register; Class B operations need a permit and inspection. State law caps gross annual sales ($75,000 Class A / $150,000 Class B) and allows one non-family employee.
Family day care homes in unincorporated Glenn County are a residential use by right under California's Child Day Care Facilities Act (HSC 1597.30-1597.621), which preempts local zoning. Small homes (up to 8 children) are permitted in any residential zone; large homes cannot be prohibited. The State licenses providers; the County cannot charge a business license for the privilege.
Unincorporated Glenn County requires a home occupation permit under Title 15, Ch. 15.780 to run a business from a residence. The use must be incidental and secondary to the dwelling and conform to all fire, building, plumbing, electrical and health codes. A conditional use permit is required for a home occupation not in the dwelling on parcels under 10 acres.
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