Cocoa permits home occupations in residential zones with strict limitations. The occupation must be within the dwelling unit, limited to 20% of floor area. No persons other than household members may be licensed at the premises. A Home Occupation Affidavit is required.
Under Cocoa's zoning code, home occupations are limited to specific uses including arts/handicrafts preparation for off-premises sale and professional consultation. The occupation cannot occupy more than 20% of the residence floor area. No accessory buildings may be used. There shall be no visible evidence of the business from outside. Traffic must not exceed normal residential volumes. No additional driveways permitted. A Home Occupation Affidavit must be filed with the city.
Operating a prohibited home occupation or exceeding permitted scope is a zoning violation enforceable by Code Enforcement.
Cocoa, FL
Cocoa Code Chapter 13.5 (Nuisances) regulates noise disturbances. Quiet hours are typically enforced from 11 PM to 7 AM consistent with Brevard County standa...
Cocoa, FL
Cocoa addresses animal noise under Chapter 13.5 (Nuisances) and defers to Brevard County Chapter 14 for animal control. Persistent barking for 30 consecutive...
Cocoa, FL
Cocoa limits construction noise to designated daytime hours consistent with Florida municipal standards. Construction with building permits is generally perm...
Cocoa, FL
Cocoa regulates parking through its Code of Ordinances. Downtown Cocoa and Cocoa Village have time-limited parking areas. Residential street parking is gener...
Cocoa, FL
Cocoa restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zoning districts through its Appendix A Zoning code. Commercial vehicles and heavy equipment must b...
Cocoa, FL
Cocoa requires vehicles to park on approved paved surfaces. Parking on grass or unpaved areas in residential zones is a code enforcement violation. The Code ...
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