Home businesses in Vancouver must not generate customer traffic beyond normal residential levels. Retail sales from the home and frequent client visits are restricted.
Vancouver's home occupation rules limit customer visits and commercial traffic at residential properties. The business must not generate parking, traffic, or commercial activity beyond normal residential levels. Walk-in retail sales and businesses requiring frequent client visits are generally not suitable for home occupation status. Internet-based businesses, freelance work, and consulting are ideal uses. Deliveries should be limited to standard residential frequency.
Excessive traffic or commercial activity may result in code enforcement and orders to relocate the business.
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