Home occupations in Santa Clara must not generate customer traffic, deliveries, or parking demand beyond a typical residential use. High-traffic businesses are prohibited at home.
Santa Clara home occupation standards limit customer and delivery traffic so that the neighborhood retains its residential character. Businesses should operate primarily online, by phone, or by appointment only, with a small number of client visits per day. Group classes, open retail hours, and unscheduled walk-ins are generally not allowed. No commercial vehicle parking beyond one vehicle used by the resident is permitted, and delivery truck traffic must not exceed levels typical for a household. On-street parking by clients should not exceed the available residential curb space or interfere with neighbors. Complaints about traffic, parking, or noise can trigger a Code Enforcement investigation that may result in revocation of the home occupation or citations.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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