Glendale permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential zoning districts under the Unified Development Code (Chapter 35). The business must be clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use. Restrictions include no outside storage of business materials, no alteration of the residential appearance, limited customer traffic, and no employees beyond household members in most cases.
Home occupations in Glendale are regulated as accessory uses under the Unified Development Code (Chapter 35). To qualify, the business must be conducted entirely within the dwelling or an approved accessory structure. The home must retain its residential character and appearance. Prohibited home occupation activities typically include auto repair, manufacturing, retail sales with walk-in customers, and any use that generates noise, odor, vibration, or electromagnetic interference detectable outside the property. Outside storage of business equipment, materials, or inventory is prohibited. The business area generally cannot exceed a percentage of the home's floor area (commonly 25%). Business hours should be compatible with residential neighborhoods. A Glendale business license may be required depending on the type of business. Professional services (consulting, accounting, design) are among the most commonly permitted home occupations. Businesses that outgrow home occupation standards must relocate to commercially zoned property.
Operating a non-compliant home business may result in code enforcement citations, orders to cease business operations, and fines.
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