Home-based businesses in Thousand Oaks must limit customer and client visits to maintain the residential character of the neighborhood. Visits must be by appointment only, and the volume of traffic generated must not exceed normal residential levels.
Under TOMC Chapter 9 home occupation regulations, customer traffic at home-based businesses must be kept to a minimum. All client visits must be by appointment only; no walk-in traffic is permitted. The business cannot generate vehicle traffic, parking demand, or pedestrian activity noticeably above what is normal for the residential neighborhood. Deliveries by commercial vehicles should be limited to what is typical for residential service. The home occupation permit may specify maximum daily customer visit limits based on the specific business type and neighborhood context. Businesses requiring significant customer traffic must operate from commercially zoned locations.
Excessive traffic complaints may trigger code enforcement review of the home occupation permit. Violations can result in permit conditions being tightened or the permit being revoked.
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