Moorpark requires a Home Occupation Permit and Business Registration before operating any business from a residential property under MMC Section 17.28.020(B). The home occupation must not change the residential character of the property, must not employ non-residents on-site, and must not create excessive demand for municipal services.
MMC Section 17.28.020(B) regulates home occupations in all residential zones. A Home Occupation Permit application must be submitted to the Community Development Department along with a City Business Registration. Key restrictions include: the home occupation must not create excessive demand for municipal or utility services beyond normal residential use; no on-premises use of material or mechanical equipment not recognized as normal household or hobby use; and persons other than residents of the property may not be engaged on the property in the home occupation. If the business owner is not the property owner, written approval from the property owner is required. The business must remain clearly secondary to the residential use of the property. No external evidence of the business (signage, storage of materials, increased traffic) should be visible from the street. Uses like mobile businesses (landscapers, contractors) operating from home are common permitted occupations.
Operating a home business without a Home Occupation Permit violates the zoning ordinance. Violations may result in administrative citations and orders to cease the business activity. Contact Community Development at (805) 517-6200 or email pneumann@moorparkca.gov for permit applications.
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