Moreno Valley permits home occupations in residential zones under MVMC specific use development standards. The business must be secondary to residential use and conducted within the dwelling. A business license is required.
Home occupations are permitted in Moreno Valley residential zones under specific use development standards (MVMC Specific Use section). The business must be clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use. Activities must be conducted within the dwelling. No external evidence of the business is permitted. The home occupation must not generate noise, odors, or traffic beyond residential norms. Employees are limited to residents of the dwelling. A business license is required from the City of Moreno Valley. Some home occupations may require additional permits depending on the activity type.
Operating without license: citation. Violating conditions: code enforcement and potential revocation.
Moreno Valley, CA
Amplified music in Moreno Valley must stop at 10 PM weekdays and 11 PM weekends, measured plainly audible at the neighbor property line.
Moreno Valley, CA
Vehicles left on public streets for more than 72 hours without moving may be tagged and towed under California Vehicle Code section 22669. Inoperable, wrecke...
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Livestock such as horses, goats, sheep, and cattle are allowed only in Rural Residential and Agricultural zones in Moreno Valley, subject to minimum lot size...
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Moreno Valley has VHFHSZ along Box Springs Mountain and the Badlands. Chapter 7A and AB 38 disclosures apply to homes in these mapped fire zones.
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Moreno Valley does not regulate residential lawn ornaments, statuary, religious items, or seasonal yard decor by ordinance. The only city-level limits are si...
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Moreno Valley has no ordinance specifically governing residential inflatable holiday displays. Setup is subject only to general standards - electrical safety...
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