Home Business in Washington County, UT (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Washington County, Utah.
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Zoning & Home Occupation Permits
Washington County allows home-based businesses only in the FR, R, RA, RE, and SFR zones, run by the owner or leaseholder who lives on site, under Code § 10-26-2's General Provisions. A minor home occupation needs no business license; anything larger needs a major home occupation license reviewed by Community Development, with revocation and penalties for noncompliance.
Washington County Home Occupation Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsWashington County Code of Ordinances § 10-26-2
A. Home occupations shall be conducted only by the property owner, leaseholder, or defined family members who lives on site. Family members are defined as children, parents, siblings, grandchildren, grandparents, nieces, nephews, aunts, or uncles. ... C. The home occupation shall have a low impact on the residential nature of the zone, neighborhood, or property and shall not introduce noise, fu...
Signage Rules
A detached single-family home or an approved home occupation in Washington County's residential zones may post one unlit identification sign under § 10-19-3(A)(1): it must sit at least ten feet from the front property line, contain no animation or lighting, and measure no more than twelve by eighteen inches, or 216 square inches total.
Washington County Home Occupation Sign Rules
Some RestrictionsWashington County Code of Ordinances § 10-19-3(A)(1)
1. Unlit Identification Sign: One unlit identification sign will be allowed in connection with all detached single-family dwellings or approved home occupation in these zoning districts; provided, that the sign conforms to the following regulations: a. Shall be located a minimum of ten feet (10') from front property lines. b. Shall be limited to only one sign per site. c. Shall contain no anima...
Customer Traffic Restrictions
Washington County limits how much foot traffic a home-based business can bring to a residential lot. A home office with negligible client visits qualifies as a minor home occupation, while § 10-26-4(K)(8) treats a home office with up to eight client visits in any 24-hour period as a major home occupation requiring a license.
Washington County Home Business Client Visit Cap
Some RestrictionsWashington County Code of Ordinances § 10-26-4
G. The owner or leaseholder shall provide an accurate description of estimated traffic, on and off street parking, and deliveries from commercial suppliers. ... I. A major home occupation shall not introduce noise, fumes, smoke, odor, dust, lighting, traffic, or on-street parking above what is customary for the zone, the neighborhood, or the property. Any noise emanating beyond the property lin...
Home Daycare
Washington County treats home daycare as a home occupation under Code § 10-26-3. A minor home occupation daycare, capped at eight children at a time, needs no business license, and its play area does not count against the 25 percent floor-area cap that otherwise limits every home occupation.
Washington County Home Daycare Occupation Limits
Some RestrictionsWashington County Code of Ordinances § 10-26-3
E. The home occupation shall not result in a noticeable increase in clientele or employees to the site. No more than one employee at a time. No more than one client at a time. For lessons or a daycare, no more than eight students or children at a time. ... F. Minor home occupations additionally shall meet the following criteria: ... 2. If the above requirements are met, the following are exampl...
Home Business by City in Washington County
1 cities in Washington County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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