Santa Maria limits customer traffic for home businesses. The business must not generate traffic exceeding normal residential levels.
Home occupations in Santa Maria must not generate customer traffic, deliveries, or parking demand beyond normal residential levels. Client visits may be limited. The business must not create a visible impact on the neighborhood. Businesses attracting significant walk-in traffic must locate in commercial zones. Delivery vehicles must not be disruptive to neighbors.
Excessive traffic from a home business results in code enforcement action and potential permit revocation.
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