Mansfield permits home occupations in residential districts when secondary to residential use. Operations cannot change the homes exterior, must limit employees and customer visits, and no retail sales are allowed.
The City of Mansfield permits home occupations in residential zoning districts under specific standards intended to preserve neighborhood character. Home occupations must be secondary and incidental to the primary residential use and cannot change the exterior appearance of the home. The occupation must be conducted entirely within the dwelling (or an approved accessory structure), typically limited to a percentage of floor area. Only family members residing in the dwelling may typically be employed in the home occupation; outside employees are generally prohibited. Retail sales on the premises are prohibited, though online sales and mail order are permitted. Prohibited home occupations include auto repair, welding, commercial cooking beyond cottage food, kennels, furniture refinishing, medical offices, and retail establishments. Allowed examples include professional services (consulting, tutoring, accounting), artists and writers, family child care homes (with proper state licensing), and online businesses. Home occupations cannot create noise, odor, vibration, or traffic noticeable to neighbors. Contact the Planning Department at (817) 728-3680.
Non-compliant home businesses receive violation notices with compliance deadlines. Continued violations may result in municipal court fines and orders to cease operations. Operations generating customer traffic, employees, or commercial vehicle activity in excess of allowances can face expedited enforcement.
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