Cedar Hill home occupations cannot generate customer traffic that disrupts neighborhoods. On-site client visits are tightly limited; deliveries must be passenger-vehicle or standard parcel scale.
Cedar Hill's home occupation rules prohibit generating customer or client traffic beyond what is normal for a residence. Some interpretations allow a limited number of one-on-one appointments per day (such as a single tutoring or counseling session), while others bar visits entirely. Commercial deliveries from box trucks and frequent UPS/FedEx pickups beyond standard residential volumes are not allowed. On-street parking by clients is not permitted, and customers must not interfere with neighborhood traffic flow. Activities that would naturally draw foot traffic (retail storefronts, assembly classes, spa services with multiple chairs) cannot be conducted as home occupations and need commercial zoning.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Cedar Hill code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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