A home-based business in Queen Creek requires a Home Occupation business license/permit before operating, with a $60 application fee. Limits include no non-resident employees (resident operator only), no more than six customers per week, customer hours 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and inside storage only.
The Town of Queen Creek requires a Home Occupation permit/business license, processed by the Planning and Town Clerk departments, before a home-based business may operate within town limits. The application packet states the fee is $60.00 and that permits must be obtained before operating, with processing taking roughly 10-14 business days. Key operating conditions in the Town's home occupation regulations include: no more than six customers or clients per week (one visit per day per customer), with customer hours between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; no non-resident employees - a full-time resident operator only; no more than 25% of the gross floor area used for the occupation; storage of goods inside only, with no flammable/combustible/explosive materials and no outside storage of heavy equipment or material; mechanical equipment used only in a completely enclosed building; parking allowed only in the driveway without creating hazards or street congestion (for R1-43 and smaller lots, no truck or van rated over one ton); and deliveries/pickups only between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The use must conform to all applicable state and county statutes and Town ordinances and to the Performance Standards in Section 9, Table 6.8-1. Sole proprietors must also complete the A.R.S. 41-1080 licensing-eligibility form. Confirm current fees with Community Development.
Operating without the required home occupation permit, exceeding the six-customer-per-week limit, hiring non-resident employees, storing materials outside, or violating the hour/parking limits can result in Town code enforcement and penalties under the Town Code.
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