Fillmore allows home occupations in residential zones with a home occupation permit. The business must be secondary to the residential use, conducted entirely indoors, and not alter the residential character. Prohibited home occupations include auto repair, manufacturing, and retail with walk-in customers.
Fillmore permits home occupations in all residential zoning districts subject to obtaining a home occupation permit from Community Development. Standard conditions include: the business must be incidental to the residential use; conducted entirely within the dwelling; only residents of the home may be employees; no outdoor storage or display of materials; no alteration to the home's residential appearance; no hazardous materials; no noise, odor, or vibration detectable beyond the property line. Prohibited home occupations typically include auto repair, welding, manufacturing, beauty salons with walk-in clients, and any business generating excessive traffic. A Fillmore business license is also required. The home occupation permit is subject to renewal and can be revoked for non-compliance.
Operating a home business without a home occupation permit is a zoning violation. Violations of permit conditions can result in revocation and orders to cease operations. Repeat violations carry escalating administrative fines.
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Fillmore establishes noise level limits measured at property lines, with different standards for residential and agricultural zones. The rural setting and ag...
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Vehicle noise on public streets is governed by CA Vehicle Code §27007 (95 dBA exhaust limit). CVC preempts local ordinances for vehicles on public roads.
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Fillmore regulates industrial and commercial noise near residential areas through its zoning code and noise ordinance. Agricultural operations, which are com...
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Fillmore regulates noise through the Fillmore Municipal Code. Quiet hours are generally enforced between 10 PM and 7 AM on weekdays and weekends. Persistent ...
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Fillmore regulates amplified music under its noise ordinance. Amplified sound must not disturb neighboring residents, particularly during quiet hours. Specia...
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Vehicles left more than 72 hours on public streets may be cited under CVC §22651. Inoperable vehicles on private property are a code enforcement violation.
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