Melbourne permits home occupations in residential zones with a business tax receipt. The zoning code Appendix B, Article VI (Use Standards) and Article VII (Accessory and Temporary Uses) govern home-based businesses. No signage or on-site employees are permitted.
Melbourne's zoning code under Appendix B establishes use standards for residential and nonresidential uses, including home occupations. Home-based businesses require a Business Tax Receipt from the city. Aerospace and defense contractors working from home near Melbourne International Airport and L3Harris must comply with residential use restrictions. No commercial signage is permitted. No on-site employees or customer traffic beyond normal residential levels is allowed.
Operating without a home occupation permit carries fines of $100–$500. Businesses exceeding permit conditions receive warnings followed by permit revocation and fines of $200–$1,000 per day.
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