Hayward, CA Home Business: Customer Traffic Restrictions (2026)

m. The same section limits the business to no more than 10 percent, or 200 square feet, of the dwelling's floor area, whichever is smaller, bars outdoor activity or use of yard space, prohibits signage that would advertise a business is operating there, and requires that no employees other than residents come to or work from the home. A business that wants to see more customers, keep different hours, or otherwise exceed these limits does not simply become noncompliant; it has to apply for a 'Home Occupation, Expanded' permit, which allows a variance on the number of customers, hours of operation, and on-site sales of goods produced there, except firearms, but is only available where the zoning district's use table lists it, typically through an administrative use permit. standard.