Home occupations in LA may not generate vehicle traffic greater than normal for the residential area under LAMC 12.05 A.16. Client visits are generally limited to no more than one per hour. Activities must not be visible from outside. LADBS has cited operators for excessive traffic, and the Zoning Administrator can revoke home occupation rights for traffic violations.
LAMC Section 12.05 A.16 restricts customer traffic to one client or vehicle visit per hour during the hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday. No commercial vehicles, tractor trailers, or heavy-duty delivery trucks may be used for product delivery to or from the premises. The business must not create noise, dust, vibration, odor, gas, fumes, smoke, glare, electrical interference, hazards, or nuisances beyond the dwelling. No stock, inventory, or display of goods may be maintained on the premises except incidental storage within the dwelling. One parking space must be provided for any non-resident employee. The residential character of the property must be maintained at all times, with no activities visible from outside.
Violations trigger administrative fines of $250 for the first offense and $500 for repeated violations. The Zoning Administrator may order discontinuance of the home occupation if traffic or nuisance standards are violated.
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