Clark County Code 40.260.100 allows home businesses in residential zones if they stay secondary to living use and preserve neighborhood character. The business must be run by a resident owner or renter, and may use no more than 25% of the dwelling or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.
Under Clark County Code 40.260.100, a home business must be owned and operated by a resident owner or renter who occupies the property as their principal residence. The floor area devoted to the business cannot exceed 25% of the dwelling's gross floor area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less (gross floor area includes a basement and attached garage but not an unfinished attic or detached garage). Businesses are classified as Exempt, Minor (Type I permit), or Major (Type II permit) based on employees, customers, vehicles, and accessory-structure use. Prohibited uses include on-site retail (other than incidental), adult entertainment, and auto recycling. Cities like Vancouver zone separately.
A home business permit is revoked under Chapter 32.12 if the operator moves residence or fails to comply with the standards; ongoing violations are nuisance/code enforcement matters.
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