Yes, Gardena requires a home occupation permit to run a business from a residence. Under Municipal Code Chapter 18.56, applications are filed with the Community Development Department, the director decides within 30 days, tenant applicants need owner consent, and a City Council fee applies.
Gardena Municipal Code Chapter 18.56 requires a home occupation permit for a home-based business. Under Section 18.56.050, an application is filed with the Community Development Department, and a non-owner applicant needs the property owner's consent. The director issues the permit within 30 days if requirements are met, and fees are set by the City Council. Every permit is subject to the mandatory conditions of Section 18.56.040: no more traffic, parking, sewage, or water than normal residential use; no change to the exterior and not visible from the street; no hazard or nuisance; no outdoor storage, display, or signage; and a single room maximum. Section 18.56.030 prohibits uses like professional offices, beauty shops, massage, vehicle repair, and on-premises sales.
Operating a home business without a home occupation permit, or violating the mandatory conditions, is a code violation; the director may revoke the permit after a 10-day notice under Section 18.56.070. Report unpermitted home businesses to Community Development.
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