Melbourne's home occupation regulations prohibit customer traffic that exceeds normal residential levels. No on-site employees are permitted for home-based businesses. The business must not change the residential character of the property or neighborhood.
Melbourne's home occupation regulations strictly control customer and client traffic to maintain residential neighborhood character. Most permits prohibit walk-in retail traffic entirely. Professional service businesses (attorneys, therapists, consultants) may receive clients by appointment only, typically limited to 1-2 visitors per day. Deliveries must be limited to what is normal for a residence — no commercial truck deliveries or frequent courier pickups. Home businesses that generate traffic patterns distinguishable from normal residential activity may have their permits revoked. All client parking must be accommodated on-site or on the street without impacting neighbors.
Excessive customer traffic is grounds for permit revocation. Warnings are issued first, followed by fines of $200–$500. Continued violations result in permit cancellation and a one-year cooling period before reapplication.
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