6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Pima County, Arizona.
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Pima County Zoning Code Chapter 18.09 allows home occupations in residential zones with conditions. The business must be secondary to residential use, conducted entirely indoors, and produce no external evidence of commercial activity. Specific use permits may be required for higher-impact home businesses.
Pima County prohibits commercial signage for home occupations in residential zones. No exterior signs, window displays, or advertising visible from the street may indicate a business operates at the residence. This maintains the residential character required by the zoning code.
Pima County home occupation rules limit customer and client traffic to avoid disrupting residential neighborhoods. Type I home occupations (no customer visits) require no permit. Type II home occupations allowing limited customer visits require a specific use permit from Development Services.
Arizona ARS 36-1761 allows cottage food operations to sell homemade food products directly to consumers with an annual revenue cap of $75,000. No county permit, commercial kitchen, or health inspection required. Labeling with name, address, and allergen disclosure is mandatory.
Arizona DES licenses home-based child care facilities. ARS 36-897 et seq. governs licensing. Pima County zoning permits home daycares as a home occupation in residential zones with conditions. Group home daycares (6-10 children) may require a specific use permit from Pima County Development Services.
Pima County issues home occupation permits through Development Services for businesses operating from residential properties. Type I (no customer visits) is by right with no permit fee. Type II (limited customer visits) requires a specific use permit application, fee, and neighbor notification.
4 cities in Pima County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
6 verified rules • Cottage Food Operations, Customer Traffic Restrictions
6 verified rules • Cottage Food Operations, Customer Traffic Restrictions
6 verified rules • Cottage Food Operations, Customer Traffic Restrictions
6 verified rules • Cottage Food Operations, Customer Traffic Restrictions
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