Moorpark Customer Traffic Restrictions Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

Moorpark Municipal Code Section 17.28.020 governs the conditions under which home occupations may operate in residential zones and addresses client and visitor traffic through a residential-compatibility standard. Rather than setting a specific maximum number of daily visits, Section 17.28.020 requires that the combined volume, frequency, and character of all business-related visits — including clients, customers, and business contacts — must not exceed traffic levels that would be normal and customary for a private residence in the same neighborhood. The practical effect is that a home occupation generating a steady, predictable stream of client arrivals and departures throughout the day will be viewed as exceeding the residential standard and may draw a Code Enforcement response, even if any individual visit appears innocent in isolation. The test is whether an observer — such as a neighbor or passerby — would reasonably identify the property as a business location based on the pattern of coming and going.

Physical manifestations of commercial traffic are also specifically prohibited under Section 17.28.020. No area of the residence or its grounds may be designated or equipped as a client waiting area, customer queue, or business-use parking zone. Clients waiting in vehicles parked on the street while others are served inside create a visible commercial presence that is incompatible with the home occupation framework. Similarly, no non-resident employee or contractor may come to the home address to perform work or report for duty as part of the business operation. The only business-related individuals permitted on site are the permit-holder and clients engaged in transactions or services that are accessory to the residential use.

Delivery and freight traffic is evaluated under the same residential compatibility standard. Receiving packages and supplies from standard carriers such as USPS, UPS, or FedEx is generally acceptable provided the frequency and volume are consistent with ordinary household consumption rather than a commercial fulfillment or distribution operation. Scheduled daily commercial freight pickups, repeated same-day deliveries of inventory, or any loading and unloading activity that creates a visible operational pattern at the curb is inconsistent with home occupation standards and may prompt a Code Enforcement inquiry from neighbors. Operators whose business requires regular high-volume deliveries or pickups should investigate commercial mailbox services or light-industrial locations. Questions about visitor traffic compliance may be directed to the Moorpark Community Development Department at (805) 517-6200.