The Moorpark Home Occupation Permit application is available through the Community Development Department. Applicants must submit the application form and obtain a City Business Registration. The permit requires compliance with operating standards in MMC Section 17.28.020(B) including no external evidence of the business and no customer traffic.
To obtain a Home Occupation Permit in Moorpark, applicants submit an application to the Community Development Department. The application is available as a downloadable form from the city website or in person at City Hall (323 Science Drive). Requirements include: completed Home Occupation Permit Application form, City Business Registration, and property owner's written approval if the applicant is not the owner. The permit is subject to the operating standards in §17.28.020(B): no excessive municipal service demand, no non-residential equipment, no non-resident employees on premises, no external signage or evidence of business, and compliance with all applicable zoning regulations. The Community Development Director reviews applications and may impose conditions. Permitted home occupations include office-based businesses, online sales, consulting, and mobile service businesses that use the home only as a base.
Operating without a valid permit, violating permit conditions, or allowing the business to change the residential character of the property may result in permit revocation and administrative citations. Business Registration must be renewed as required by the city.
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