5 rules for unincorporated Lassen County, California.
Verified from official government sources
In unincorporated Lassen County, home occupations are regulated under Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.102 - General Provisions and Exceptions. A home occupation must be incidental and subordinate to the residential use, conducted entirely within an enclosed building (except certain instructional activities), and must not change the exterior residential character of the dwelling or accessory buildings.
Home-occupation signage in unincorporated Lassen County is regulated under Title 18, Chapter 18.102. One nonilluminated sign no larger than three square feet is allowed. On parcels under 20,000 square feet the sign must be attached to a building (not freestanding); on larger parcels it may be freestanding, but never within the sight-distance area.
Cottage food operations in unincorporated Lassen County are registered or permitted through the Lassen County Environmental Health Division under California's Homemade Food Act. Class A operations register; Class B operations require a permit and an annual home-kitchen inspection. Only approved non-potentially-hazardous foods may be made and sold.
Licensed family day care homes in unincorporated Lassen County are protected by California state law (Health and Safety Code 1597.40-1597.465), which treats small and large family day care homes as a residential use of property. The County cannot require a special zoning permit or business license solely for operating a licensed family day care home in a residential zone.
In unincorporated Lassen County, home occupations are governed by Title 18, Chapter 18.102. Many home occupations operate under the general standards, while activities involving outdoor storage, additional employees, or greater impact require a use permit (Class I or higher) from Planning and Building Services to ensure compatibility with the residential neighborhood.
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