Florida Statute 559.955 preempts local restrictions on home-based businesses, allowing them to operate in any residential zone in Coral Springs. The city requires a local business tax receipt for home-based businesses through the Business Tax Office but cannot impose zoning prohibitions beyond state law.
Under Florida Statute 559.955, Coral Springs cannot prohibit, restrict, or license home-based businesses differently from other businesses, provided the business maintains the residential character of the property. Up to two non-resident employees or independent contractors may work at the residence. The business must not generate parking in excess of what is normal for a similar residence, and all vehicles must be parked in legal spaces. The property must conform to the residential character and architectural aesthetics of the neighborhood when viewed from the street. Retail transactions are not permitted at structures other than the main dwelling, though incidental business uses of accessory structures are allowed. The Coral Springs Land Development Code Section 250105 defines a home occupation as an accessory use of a portion of a dwelling unit as a personal office or business by a resident of the dwelling only. A local business tax receipt is required from the City of Coral Springs Business Tax Office.
Violations of state home-based business standards may result in code enforcement action. Failure to obtain a local business tax receipt subjects the operator to penalties under Chapter 10 of the Land Development Code. Code compliance complaints are handled through the Coral Springs Code Compliance Division.
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