Castle Rock, CO Home Business: Zoning & Home Occupation Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Nonresident employees
- No more than one
- Floor area
- 20%, max 300 sq ft
- On-site sales
- One event per week
- License
- Home occupation license required
- Code section
- CRMC 17.52.230
Summary
Castle Rock caps a home occupation at the occupants plus not more than one nonresident employee, limits the business to 20% of the home's floor area (max 300 sq ft), and restricts on-site retail. A home occupation business license is required.
Home occupations shall be conducted only by the occupants thereof plus not more than one (1) nonresident employee... The total area used for home occupation purposes does not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the gross floor area, but not to exceed three hundred (300) square feet, of a single unit dwelling.
Full Breakdown
Under CRMC 17.52.230, a home occupation may be conducted only by the occupants plus no more than one nonresident employee. The area used for the home occupation may not exceed 20% of gross floor area, and not more than 300 square feet, of a single-unit dwelling. Wholesale or retail sales on the premises are prohibited unless done entirely by mail or are not substantial; one on-site retail sales event per calendar week is allowed, plus incidental product sales. The Town requires a home occupation business license.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the employee, floor-area or sales limits, or operating without a license, is a zoning/licensing violation subject to Code Compliance enforcement.
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