Prior Lake's zoning code (Chapter 10) allows certain home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts, subject to limits on customer traffic, signage, employees, and outdoor activity.
Under Chapter 10 of the Prior Lake zoning code, home occupations are permitted as accessory uses in R-S, R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts provided they (1) are clearly incidental and subordinate to the residential use, (2) do not generate excessive traffic, noise, vibration, smoke, or odor, (3) do not involve outdoor storage of materials or equipment, (4) do not employ non-resident workers above limited thresholds, and (5) do not have walk-in customer traffic in conflict with the residential character. Signage advertising the home business is restricted to small, non-illuminated signs in compliance with the sign ordinance. Daycare, music lessons, and professional service offices are typical permitted home occupations; auto repair, retail sales with walk-in traffic, and manufacturing are typically prohibited.
Operating a non-conforming home occupation is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 plus possible mandatory cessation and code enforcement action. Repeat violations can trigger removal of business equipment.
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