Keller permits home occupations as accessory uses in single-family districts. The business must be incidental, cannot alter the exterior, and limits customer traffic. Non-resident employees are generally banned.
Home occupations in Keller are authorized as a conditional accessory use in single-family residential districts under the Keller zoning code home occupation provisions. The core standard is that the business must be clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the dwelling and cannot change the external appearance of the home or premises. Specific conditions typically include: the occupation is conducted entirely inside the dwelling or a permitted accessory structure; no outdoor storage of materials, equipment, inventory, or commercial vehicles; no exterior alteration, signage, or display visible from the street; customer, client, or delivery traffic is limited so it does not change the residential character of the neighborhood; and non-resident employees working on the premises are generally prohibited. Hazardous materials, heavy machinery, repair services for the general public, and high-volume retail are not allowed as home occupations. Professional services such as consulting, software, writing, tutoring, and similar quiet office-based work fit the rules easily. More visible uses such as photography studios, salons, music teaching, and therapy practices may require a specific use permit depending on client traffic and business impact. HOA covenants in most Keller subdivisions layer additional restrictions and may prohibit any client or customer visits to the home.
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