Home occupations permitted with registration under SLC Code 21A.36.030; strict limits on employees, signage, and customer traffic.
Salt Lake City Code Title 21A Chapter 36.030 regulates home occupations. The business must be clearly incidental to residential use, conducted by residents, and not occupy more than 25% of the dwelling. No more than one non-resident employee is allowed. No outside storage, no signage visible from the street, no hazardous materials, and customer visits must not create traffic or parking issues beyond normal residential levels. A home occupation business license is required through the SLC Business Licensing Division.
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