Glendale's Unified Development Code (Chapter 35) permits home occupations in residential zones but restricts customer traffic to preserve the residential character of neighborhoods. Home businesses must not generate customer visits that create parking, noise, or traffic impacts incompatible with residential use. The number of customers or clients visiting the home at any one time is limited.
Home occupations in Glendale are permitted as an accessory use in residential zones under the Unified Development Code. Customer traffic restrictions are designed to ensure the home business does not alter the residential character of the neighborhood. Typically, home occupations must not generate traffic or parking demand beyond what is normal for a residential neighborhood. Deliveries should be limited to those typical of residential use (standard parcel delivery services). Businesses that rely on frequent customer visits, such as retail sales, salons with multiple chairs, or repair shops, may not qualify as permitted home occupations. The business must be secondary to the residential use of the property. Employees other than household members may be restricted. Signs advertising the home business are subject to the city's sign regulations and are generally limited or prohibited in residential zones. Violations are enforced by Code Compliance.
Home businesses generating excessive customer traffic may receive code enforcement citations and orders to cease the non-compliant business activity.
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