Livonia allows home occupations as an accessory residential use with restrictions on signage, employees, customer traffic, and outdoor storage, subject to zoning administrator approval.
Livonia Zoning Ordinance defines a home occupation as an activity carried on entirely within a dwelling by the residents only, with no more than one non-resident employee. The business may not occupy more than 25 percent of the floor area, must produce no exterior evidence other than a small nameplate, and cannot generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic beyond what is normal for the neighborhood. Retail sales to walk-in customers, auto repair, welding, and similar high-impact uses are prohibited. Operators apply through the Livonia Inspection Department and must also secure any required Wayne County health or state professional licenses. Annual renewal is not required, but the permit lapses if the use is discontinued for six months. Violations are handled by Livonia Code Enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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