Anyone operating a business from a residence in Madera must first obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the Planning Department, then a Business License from Finance. Home Occupation Permits inform neighbors and verify compatibility with residential zoning.
City of Madera requires home-based businesses (including 'office only' operations) to obtain a Home Occupation Permit through the Planning Department before securing a Business License from Finance. The HOP process notifies surrounding neighbors of the proposed business and lets Planning impose conditions on operation. Business License applications will not be accepted by Finance unless Planning has approved the HOP. Standard HOP conditions: incidental use to the residence, no walk-up customer traffic, no employees outside the household, no exterior signage beyond a standard nameplate, and no commercial vehicles or supplies stored on-site.
Operating without an HOP is a Title VI violation — citation under §6-1.85 escalating, plus possible zoning enforcement under Title X. Persistent operation can trigger code-enforcement lien and abatement.
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