5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Larimer County, Colorado.
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Unincorporated Larimer County allows a home occupation as an accessory use in a dwelling under Land Use Code Article 3.4.7.B. It must not change the residential character of the lot or dwelling. Limited home occupations are a use by right; larger ones need Administrative Special Review.
Larimer County Land Use Code Art. 3.4.7.B
A business use conducted as a customary, incidental and accessory use in the resident's dwelling unit, attached garage or detached building... The Home Occupation must not change the residential character of the lot or dwelling.
A home occupation in unincorporated Larimer County may have one sign, maximum 4 square feet per face and six feet in height, under Land Use Code Article 3.4.7.B. The sign can go anywhere on the lot except in a road right-of-way (not on a mailbox in the right-of-way).
Larimer County Land Use Code Art. 3.4.7.B
One sign, maximum 4 square feet in area per face and six feet in height. The sign can be located anywhere on the lot, except in a road right-of-way (i.e., not on a mailbox in the right-of-way).
Colorado's Cottage Foods Act (C.R.S. 25-4-1614) lets home cooks in Larimer County sell certain non-hazardous foods (baked goods, jams, honey, teas, dehydrated produce) directly to consumers without a license or kitchen inspection, if they take an approved food safety course and label products properly.
Home child care in Colorado is licensed by the state Department of Early Childhood, not Larimer County. A license is required to regularly care for more than four unrelated children. A regular family child care home license covers up to six children; a large-home license covers up to twelve.
A Limited home occupation in unincorporated Larimer County is a use by right; a registration certificate is encouraged but not mandatory. It may use up to 50% of the dwelling, not exceeding 800 square feet, employ one non-resident worker, and generate up to 10 vehicle trips per day. Larger operations
Larimer County Land Use Code Art. 3.4.7.B
The Home Occupation may utilize up to 50% of the square footage of the dwelling, including basement and attached garage, not to exceed 800 square feet. ... Traffic is limited to 10 vehicle trips per day for any purpose, including employees, deliveries and customers.
2 cities in Larimer County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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