Aurora permits home occupations in residential zones under UDO Chapter 146-1220. Only dwelling residents may conduct business. Activity must be incidental to the dwelling's primary use. No external evidence of business is allowed.
Aurora's UDO Chapter 146-1220 governs home occupations. Only residents of the dwelling unit may engage in the business activity, and the activity must be carried on only in the principal building as incidental and secondary to residential use. Materials must be stored inside the principal or accessory building. No external evidence may advertise or indicate the business. The general public cannot be invited or solicited to the premises except by prior individual invitation. Personal services (insurance, tax consulting, instruction) are limited to one client at a time. Manufacturing, auto repair, and retail with walk-in customers are prohibited.
Operating without permit: citation. Visible business activity: code enforcement action. Prohibited business type: cease and desist order.
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