Customer visits to home businesses in unincorporated San Mateo County are restricted to incidental levels. Retail sales, regular appointments, and commercial deliveries creating traffic or parking impacts are prohibited.
San Mateo County's Home Occupation Permit prohibits activities that generate customer traffic, parking demand, or deliveries beyond what is incidental to a residential use. In unincorporated areas — which often include hillside and rural communities with sensitive neighborhood character — the prohibition on commercial traffic is particularly important. Contact Planning at (650) 363-4161 for guidance on specific home occupation situations.
Excessive traffic complaints: permit review. Permit revocation for repeated violations. Cease-and-desist order.
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