Every business in Delano — including in-home operations — must obtain a Business Tax Certificate (BTC) from the Delano Finance Department. Home occupations must also conform to use limits in the underlying residential zone.
DC §20.10.60 prohibits converting any structure originally designed as a residence to a commercial or office use unless the building and site meet all commercial code requirements — except where a 'home occupation' is involved. The home-occupation use is permitted in residential zones subject to limits on customer traffic, on-site employees, and visible business activity. The BTC is renewed annually.
Operating without a BTC is a misdemeanor; using a residence for non-permitted commercial purposes violates zoning and is abatable.
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