Centennial encourages home-based businesses that don't negatively affect neighborhood character. A business license is required for all home-based businesses. The activity must be incidental and accessory to the residential use. Specific standards limit external impacts.
Centennial's policy encourages the use of homes for business purposes that do not negatively affect neighborhood character and quality of life. Home-based businesses are defined as any business conducted within a residential structure (including accessory structures) that is incidental and accessory to residential use. All home-based businesses must obtain and maintain a valid business license with the city. The license application requires describing the nature of the business and certifying compliance with all standards. The business must not generate excessive traffic, noise, odors, or other nuisances beyond normal residential levels. Parking, signage, and storage must comply with residential standards.
Operating without a business license: code violation. Non-compliant home business creating nuisances: potential license revocation.
Centennial, CO
Centennial's Municipal Code Chapter 10, Article 12 prohibits excessive noise that endangers personal or real property. The city relies on a general 'excessiv...
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Centennial regulates construction noise through its general noise ordinance and building regulations under Chapter 18. Construction activities are generally ...
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Centennial's animal regulations address incessant barking as a noise disturbance that violates the peace and quiet of a neighborhood. Dogs found creating exc...
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Centennial limits RV and trailer street parking to 48 hours at a time with at least 24 hours between parking periods. RVs must park in front of and on the sa...
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Centennial's Land Development Code regulates driveway design and parking surfaces. The city rejected a 2019 proposal to limit yard parking area percentages. ...
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Centennial approved a 14-day street parking limit for regular vehicles in residential areas. After 14 days, the vehicle must be off the street for 7 consecut...
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