Home Business in San Bernardino County, CA (2026)

6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in San Bernardino County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Zoning Restrictions

San Bernardino County Development Code Chapter 84.07 allows home occupations as accessory uses in most residential zones, provided the business is incidental to the dwelling and does not change its residential character.

Home Business Zoning in San Bernardino County

Some Restrictions

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Signage Rules

San Bernardino County Development Code Chapter 83.13 prohibits exterior commercial signs identifying a home occupation in residential zones. The dwelling must continue to appear as a single-family residence.

Home Business Signage Rules in San Bernardino County

Heavy Restrictions

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Customer Traffic Restrictions

San Bernardino County Development Code Chapter 84.07 limits customer, client, or student visits to a home occupation so that traffic and parking remain typical of a single-family residence in its zone.

Home Business Customer Traffic Limits in San Bernardino County

Some Restrictions

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Cottage Food Operations

California AB 1616 and AB 1240 let registered Cottage Food Operations make approved low-risk foods at home. SB County Public Health registers Class A and permits Class B operations under state law.

Cottage Food Operations in San Bernardino County

Few Restrictions

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Home Daycare

California Health and Safety Code 1597.40 treats Family Child Care Homes as a residential use. San Bernardino County cannot ban them by zoning, but operators must be licensed by CA Dept of Social Services.

In-Home Daycare Rules in San Bernardino County

Few Restrictions

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Home Occupation Permits

San Bernardino County Development Code Chapter 84.07 requires a Home Occupation Permit from Land Use Services before operating most home businesses in unincorporated areas, plus a business license.