Home occupations in El Monte require a Business Occupancy Permit (BOP) under the Zoning Code (Title 17, adopted June 21, 2022). The business must be conducted entirely inside the dwelling and may occupy no more than 500 square feet of floor area.
El Monte's adopted Zoning Code (Title 17, Division 11 - Regulations Applicable for Specific Uses) requires every home-based business to obtain a Business Occupancy Permit (BOP) in addition to a city business license. The home occupation must be conducted entirely within the dwelling and is capped at 500 square feet. No more than one non-resident employee may work on-site. The business may not generate customer traffic that exceeds normal residential patterns; no outdoor storage, no signage visible from the public right-of-way, and no on-street loading is permitted. Renters must obtain the property owner's written authorization before applying. Permitted home occupations are listed in the Chapter 17.A Matrix of Permitted Uses.
Operating a home business without a BOP or business license is a zoning violation under EMMC Title 17. Administrative citations begin at $100 (first offense), $200 (second), and $500 for each subsequent violation under EMMC Chapter 1.20. The city may also seek an injunction and revoke the BOP for non-compliance.
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