Norwalk allows home occupations in residential zones with conditions. Business license required. Use must be secondary to residential character.
Norwalk zoning code permits home occupations as an accessory use in residential zones. A home occupation permit and/or business license is typically required. The business must be clearly secondary to residential use. Common conditions: no external evidence of business activity, no on-site employees, limited customer visits, no storage of hazardous materials, no noise/odor/vibration. Prohibited home businesses typically include auto repair, manufacturing, and retail with walk-in customers. ADU regulations (CA Gov. Code §65852.2) may affect home business in accessory structures.
Operating without permit: cease-and-desist. Zoning violations: $100 to $500/day. Business license violations: city finance penalties.
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Norwalk requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
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