All home businesses require a permit under Chapter 10.84, issued by the Community Development Director. Permits auto-terminate after twelve months of inactivity or change of residence.
Under Reedley Municipal Code Chapter 10.84, anyone wishing to operate a business from their home must obtain a home occupation permit from the Community Development Department. The application process involves review by the Community Development Director and notification of adjacent property owners. If no objections are received, the director may approve the permit with a home occupation agreement specifying conditions of operation. If adjacent property owners file objections, the application is processed as a conditional use permit, requiring a public hearing and additional fees paid by the applicant. The permit process reviews compliance with standards in Section 10.84.050 and the list of prohibited home occupations in Section 10.84.040. Approved permits include specific conditions of approval under Section 10.84.060 tailored to the individual business. The permit is personal to the holder and cannot be transferred. It automatically terminates when business activity is discontinued for a continuous period of twelve months or when the permit holder moves to a different residence. Modifications to an existing permit can be requested under Section 10.84.080. Appeals of permit decisions go through the process established in Section 10.84.070.
Operating a home business without a permit is a zoning violation subject to administrative citations starting at $100 and escalating for continued violations. The city may issue a stop order requiring immediate cessation of business activities. Violating the conditions of an approved home occupation agreement can result in permit revocation under Section 10.84.090. Revocation typically follows a notice and opportunity to cure the violation.
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