Home occupations permitted countywide in Duval (consolidated Jax-Duval) under Ordinance Code §656 zoning districts RLD/RMD/RHD with registration through Planning & Development. Must remain clearly incidental to residential use.
Consolidated City of Jacksonville-Duval County regulates home occupations via Ordinance Code Chapter 656 (Zoning Code). Permitted accessory use in all residential districts (RLD, RMD, RHD). Standards: occupant must reside on-site, business occupies no more than 25% of dwelling floor area, no outside employees beyond household members, no exterior storage of materials or equipment, no alteration of residential appearance. Local Business Tax Receipt required via Tax Collector (FL §205). Certain uses (auto repair, manufacturing, commercial kitchens) prohibited in residential zones.
Zoning violations: notice of violation from Municipal Code Compliance; daily fines up to $250 (first offense), $500 (repeat) via Special Magistrate. Potential lien on property.
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