Home occupations in Hillsborough County are limited in client visits to protect residential character. Typical limits are no more than one client vehicle at a time and no more than six client visits per day, with no visits before 8 AM or after 8 PM. Deliveries must use standard residential vehicles.
Hillsborough County Land Development Code Part 6.11 restricts customer and client traffic at home occupations. Retail sales to the general public at the home are prohibited outside cottage food and certain agricultural uses. Professional services such as tutoring, therapy, and consulting are allowed by appointment within daily caps. Commercial deliveries by tractor-trailer or box truck exceeding a household normal pattern are not allowed.
Excess traffic or parking complaints: citation and potential home occupation revocation. Retail sales to public: up to 500 dollar fine and BTR suspension.
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