Anaheim prohibits home occupations from generating significant pedestrian or vehicular traffic under AMC 18.38.130. No employees other than resident family members. No outdoor storage or commercial vehicle display.
AMC Section 18.38.130 restricts home occupations to ensure minimal neighborhood impact. No significant increase in pedestrian or vehicular traffic may be generated by the home occupation. No person other than members of the resident family shall engage in the home occupation at the premises. No outdoor storage of materials, supplies, or other outdoor activity related to the home occupation is permitted. Trailers, tractors, or trucks in excess of one ton and all wheeled construction equipment are prohibited on the premises. Deliveries must be limited to what is typical for residential use. Client visits must not disrupt the residential character of the neighborhood. The home occupation must remain clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the property.
Generating excess traffic: home occupation permit revocation. Non-family employees on site: citation. Outdoor storage: code enforcement notice.
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