Home occupations in Irvine require a Home Occupation Permit under Zoning Ordinance Chapter 2-14. The business must be incidental and accessory to the residential use and not change the principal character of the residence.
Under Irvine Zoning Ordinance Chapter 2-14, home occupation permits are approved by the city provided certain standards are met. The home occupation must be incidental and accessory, not changing the residential character. It must be conducted entirely within the dwelling by the resident. The business cannot be the primary point of customer service or pickup. No outdoor storage or external commercial evidence is permitted. Traffic and parking must not exceed residential norms. A business license is required in addition to the home occupation permit. Prohibited home occupations include auto repair, retail sales from premises, and manufacturing.
Operating without a home occupation permit or violating permit conditions is subject to code enforcement action, fines, and business license revocation.
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