4 rules for unincorporated San Luis Obispo County, California.
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Section 22.30.230 of the Inland Land Use Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory to a residence so long as the activity does not change the residential character of the neighborhood, does not generate retail walk-in traffic, and is limited to residents of the dwelling (no outside employees).
SLO County Code Enforcement FAQ (interpreting Title 22 § 22.30.230)
You can run a small business out your home if you first get a home occupation license. You cannot sell retail out of the house. The business cannot change the residential character of the neighborhood, nor increase traffic, noise or odors. No employees are allowed unless they are also residents of the home. A home occupation cannot take away from the required two off-street parking spaces.
Title 22 § 22.30.230.H limits home occupation signage to a single non-illuminated identification sign with a maximum area of two square feet; a commercial vehicle parked on or adjacent to the site that displays the business name counts toward this maximum.
SLO County Title 22 § 22.30.230.H (Home Occupations - Signs)
H. Signs. Signage shall be as provided by Chapter 22.20 (Signs) of this title. Signs shall be limited to one non-illuminated identification sign with a maximum area of two square feet, in compliance with Chapter 22.20 (Sign Standards). A commercial vehicle displaying any sign identifying the home occupation and parked on or adjacent to the residential site visible from the public street is incl...
Home occupations in unincorporated San Luis Obispo County must not generate traffic, parking demand or deliveries beyond what is normal for a residence; significant customer visits can disqualify the use.
Unincorporated San Luis Obispo County requires both a Home Occupation Zoning Clearance from Planning & Building and a County Business License from the Tax Collector before a home-based business may operate.
SLO County Planning & Building - Home Occupation Clearance Application
Eligible business types: Home Distributor (e.g. cosmetics); Home Handcraft (e.g. pottery, jewelry); Home Office; Personal Service (e.g. music lessons). Food cottage operations refer to Environmental Health Services; short-term bedroom rentals use Commercial Business Clearance; entire house short-term rentals under 30 days use Vacation Rental Clearance.
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