El Cajon requires a business license for all home businesses per ECMC Title 5. Home occupations must comply with Section 17.225.050 zoning requirements. Open space zoning permits home occupations as an allowed use.
ECMC Title 5 requires all businesses operating within El Cajon to obtain a business license, including home-based businesses. Home occupation businesses must additionally comply with Section 17.225.050 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Open Space (OS) zone specifically lists home occupations as a permitted use. Business licenses expire December 31 and renewal notices are mailed in mid-November. Certain businesses may require a Special Operation License under ECMC Section 5.16.030. Home occupations must not alter the residential character of the dwelling. The Gillespie Field Airport Overlay Zone may affect business operations in certain areas due to noise and land use compatibility requirements.
Operating without a business license is a code violation. Non-compliant home occupations face enforcement and potential closure.
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