McKinney permits home occupations by right in residential zones when the activity is incidental to the home, produces no external evidence, and generates no customer traffic beyond typical residential levels; no separate permit is required but a city business tax certificate may apply.
The McKinney Zoning Ordinance allows home occupations that are clearly incidental and secondary to residential use. Key standards: no outside storage, no external alteration to the dwelling, no signage, no sale of goods on premises other than those produced there, and limits on deliveries and client visits. Only family members residing in the dwelling plus one non-resident employee may work on site. Prohibited uses include auto repair, welding, kennels, medical/dental clinics, and restaurants. No stand-alone home-occupation permit is issued; compliance is verified through code enforcement response. A state sales tax permit is required for taxable sales.
Notice of violation with 10-day compliance window; continued violation up to $500/day municipal court fine. Repeat violators may be referred for zoning enforcement action.
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