Home Business in Tulare County, CA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Tulare County, California.
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Zoning & Home Occupation Permits
Home occupations in unincorporated Tulare County are regulated by the County Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 352, codified in the Tulare County Ordinance Code). A home occupation must be clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the dwelling and must not change the residential character of the property. The RMA Planning Division administers zoning compliance.
Tulare County Home Business Zoning
Some RestrictionsTulare County Zoning Ordinance No. 352, Chapter 3, § 15.A.7.a (Permitted Home Occupations)
In all residential and agricultural zones home occupations in compliance with the following regulations are permitted as accessory uses and no special use permit shall be required in order to establish and maintain such uses: (1) A home occupation shall be conducted within a dwelling and shall be clearly incidental to the use of the structure as a dwelling. ... (5) No advertising display signs ...
Signage Rules
Signage for home occupations in unincorporated Tulare County is tightly limited by the County Zoning Ordinance (No. 352). A home occupation must not change the residential character of the property, which restricts outward commercial signage. Sign rules are administered by the RMA Planning Division, and any commercial sign generally requires zoning review or a permit.
Tulare County Home Business Signage
Some RestrictionsTulare County Zoning Ordinance No. 352, Chapter 3, § 15.A.7.a(4)-(5), § 15.A.7.b(5), § 15.A.7.c(4)
(4) There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the dwelling or premises or any visible evidence of the conduct of a home occupation. (5) No advertising display signs shall be permitted. ... [Urban] (5) There shall be no visible evidence of the conduct of an urban home occupation other than one (1) non-illuminated name plate not to exceed two (2) square feet in area mounted flat again...
Home Business by City in Tulare County
1 cities in Tulare County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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