Livermore home occupations require a home occupation permit and business license. Must be clearly incidental to residential use with no external impacts.
Livermore Development Code permits home occupations in residential zones with a Home Occupation Permit plus a city business license. Standards require: the business is conducted entirely within the dwelling (no outdoor storage or manufacturing), operated by residents only (no non-resident employees on-site), no exterior signs, no hazardous materials, and no noticeable traffic or parking impact. Prohibited uses include auto repair, welding, kennels, and any retail with walk-in customers. Cottage food operations are allowed separately under AB 1616/AB 1240 state law.
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