Columbia, MO Home Business: Customer Traffic Restrictions (2026)

Direct sales to the public shall not be conducted on the premises, provided that off-site orders previously made may be filled on the premises;

(7) The use shall not generate traffic in volumes greater than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood. For purposes of this section, the normal volume of traffic generated by a single-family dwelling shall be defined as twelve (12) vehicle trips to and/or from the dwelling unit per twenty-four-hour period. The use shall not use commercial or business vehicles to deliver finished products from the dwelling unit. All parking necessarily generated by the use shall be off the street in accordance with section 29-4.3 (f) of this chapter;

(8) The use shall not produce noise, obnoxious odors, vibrations, glare, fumes or electrical interference detectable to normal sensory perception outside the structure;

(9) No toxic, explosive, flammable, combustible, corrosive, radioactive or other restricted materials may be used or stored on the site; and

(10) All persons desiring to have a home occupation must first present appropriate plans to the building regulations supervisor detailing how the dwelling will be used or altered to accommodate the use. Thereafter, whenever any permit or license is to be renewed, the dwelling may be inspected to determine how it has been altered to accommodate the use.

(ll) Accessory and temporary uses of land and buildings: Home occupation with non-resident