5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Pasco County, Florida.
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Home occupations in unincorporated Pasco County are governed by LDC Section 530.21. The code distinguishes between minor and major home occupations. Minor home occupations are permitted as-of-right in residential zoning districts. Major home occupations require a conditional/special exception use approval. Florida's preemption (FL §559.955) broadly authorizes home-based businesses.
Home business signage in unincorporated Pasco County must comply with the LDC sign regulations for residential districts. Signs may not exceed specified size limits. Florida's home-based business preemption (FL §559.955) prohibits visible external evidence of business activity from the street.
Home occupations in Pasco County must not detract from the residential character of the area. The distinction between minor and major home occupations partly depends on traffic impact. Florida's preemption allows customer visits but the business must remain secondary to residential use.
Pasco County permits cottage food operations under FL §500.80, which preempts local permits. Home-produced shelf-stable foods up to $250,000 annual sales may be sold direct-to-consumer with proper labeling.
Home daycare in Pasco County is regulated by DCF under FL §402.313. Family day care homes serving up to 10 children must register or be licensed. Local zoning permits home daycare in residential districts with conditions.
Fla. Stat. § 402.313 (Family day care homes)
F.S. 402.313 Family day care homes. (1) Family day care homes shall be licensed under this act if they are presently being licensed under an existing county licensing ordinance or if the board of county commissioners passes a resolution that family day care homes be licensed. (a) If not subject to license, family day care homes shall register annually with the department, providing the followin...
3 cities in Pasco County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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