Showing ordinances that apply to Foothill Farms, CA
Foothill Farms is an unincorporated community (population 35,834) in Sacramento County, California. Because Foothill Farms is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Sacramento County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The home occupation permits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Sacramento County requires a Home Occupation Permit for businesses operated from a dwelling. Zoning Code 5.9.2 sets strict conditions on employees, signage, and customer visits.
Under Sacramento County Zoning Code Section 5.9.2, home occupations are permitted accessory uses subject to conditions. No more than one non-resident employee may work on-site. No outside storage of materials. No signage or exterior indication of business. No more than 25 percent of dwelling floor area may be used for the business. Customer/client visits must be limited and by appointment only. No retail sales, manufacturing, or auto repair on-site. A Home Occupation Permit application plus business operations tax certificate through the county Finance Department is required.
Operating without permit or in violation of conditions: citation under Zoning Code Section 5.9.2.D, fines up to 1000 dollars per day, and potential revocation.
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