Home occupations in Redmond are limited to minimal customer visits under RMC 21.08.090, typically restricted to one client appointment at a time by appointment only with no walk-in traffic.
RMC 21.08.090 limits customer and client traffic to home occupations to ensure residential character is preserved. Typical standards allow limited client visits by appointment only, generally not more than one client family at a time, and require all business activity and parking to fit within the primary dwelling and driveway without street parking overflow. Walk-in retail traffic is prohibited. Deliveries are limited to a scale consistent with residential use (standard parcel carriers, not freight). Activities that typically generate more traffic such as hair salons, massage therapy, tutoring, music lessons, and therapy services are allowed within these limits and are common home occupations in Redmond neighborhoods. Childcare home operations (licensed family daycare) have separate state-licensed standards and are allowed as home occupations with state oversight. Traffic that creates complaints from neighbors can trigger revocation of home occupation approval.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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