Home occupations require a Home Occupation Permit and Business Tax Account from Burbank Community Development. The business must be office-type; employees may not physically report to or work from the home. Contact Economic Development at (818) 238-5180.
Under BMC Section 10-1-671, home occupation businesses are allowed if the business is clearly an office use, artistic use, or music lessons and is incidental and secondary to the dwelling use. The business must be compatible with surrounding residential uses. No home occupation may cause noise, glare, dust, vibration, increased traffic, or other conditions that interfere with the general welfare of the residential area. Home Occupations may have employees, but employees may not physically report to or work out of the home. Every business in Burbank requires a Business Permit. A Burbank Business Tax Certificate is required.
Operating a non-compliant home occupation is a zoning violation enforced by Code Enforcement. Incompatible uses may result in permit denial or revocation.
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