Unincorporated Pierce County allows home occupations as an accessory use in urban and rural zones under Pierce County Code 18A.37.110, capping the activity at 500 square feet or 50 percent of the dwelling's living space, whichever is less, with no outside display or storage.
Pierce County Code Title 18A (Development Regulations - Zoning) governs home businesses in the unincorporated county. Under PCC 18A.37.110, a home occupation may be allowed in urban and rural zones subject to general standards - it must be incidental and secondary to the residence, performed entirely inside the dwelling or an accessory structure, and must not create noticeable glare, noise, odor, vibration, smoke, dust, or heat beyond the property lines. A basic home occupation is limited to 500 square feet or 50 percent of the living space, whichever is less, with no outside display or storage. Larger operations are Cottage Industry Level I or II, needing an Administrative Use or Conditional Use Permit.
Operating a home business beyond PCC 18A.37.110 - exceeding the floor-area cap, adding outside storage or display, or creating off-site nuisances - is a zoning violation. County code enforcement can issue notices of violation and civil penalties.
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