Home occupations in unincorporated LA County are regulated under Title 22 zoning. A county business license is required. The business must be incidental to residential use with no exterior evidence of commercial activity. Zoning determines which home-based activities may require a conditional use permit.
Home occupations in unincorporated LA County are regulated under Title 22 zoning code. A home occupation permit from the Department of Regional Planning is required for most business activities conducted from a residence. The business must be secondary to the residential use. No more than 20% of the home's floor area may be used for business purposes. No on-site retail sales, no exterior storage of business materials, no noise/odor/vibration perceptible beyond the property line, and no customer traffic that changes the residential character. A county business license from the Treasurer & Tax Collector is also required.
Operating a home business without the required permits violates Title 22 zoning. First offense results in a notice of violation with 30 days to obtain permits or cease operations. Fines of $100-$500 per day apply for continued non-compliance. Exceeding home occupation conditions (excessive traffic, noise, storage) may result in permit revocation. Operating without a county business license carries separate fines of $250+.
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