Cincinnati allows home occupations in residential zones with conditions. Business registration required. Use must be secondary to residential character.
Cincinnati zoning code permits home occupations as an accessory use in residential zones. A home occupation permit and/or business registration is typically required. The business must be clearly secondary to residential use. Common conditions: no external evidence of business activity, no on-site employees, limited customer visits, no storage of hazardous materials, no noise/odor/vibration. Ohio Cottage Food Law (ORC §3715.024) allows home-based food sales up to $75,000/year for non-potentially hazardous foods.
Operating without permit: cease-and-desist. Zoning violations: $50 to $250/day. Business registration penalties.
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