Home occupations in unincorporated San Diego County must be conducted within enclosed structures, maintain residential character, and not create a public nuisance. No business license is required in unincorporated areas, but zoning compliance is mandatory. Storage limited to 1,000 cubic feet.
Home occupations in unincorporated San Diego County must be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure on the premises. Materials or products stored on-site must be within an enclosed structure and cannot exceed 1,000 cubic feet. The operation must be consistent with permitted residential uses and must not create conditions amounting to a public nuisance or be detrimental to the residential neighborhood. No exterior evidence of the business is permitted. While the County does not require a business license for unincorporated areas, operators may need other permits depending on the activity type. The Zoning Ordinance establishes which business activities are compatible with residential zones.
Home businesses violating zoning standards may receive code enforcement action requiring cessation of the non-compliant activity. Fines and penalties per the County's general penalty provisions.
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