Oakley requires a Home Occupation Permit and business license for any commercial activity operated from a residence. The permit process verifies compliance with Oakley Municipal Code Title 9 (Zoning) residential standards, and the business license must be renewed annually. Applications are reviewed by the Community Development Department.
Oakley Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 9.1.1008 establishes Home Occupation standards. Every person conducting a home-based business must obtain both a Home Occupation Permit (zoning clearance) and a City business license before commencing operations. The Home Occupation Permit verifies that the proposed use is clearly incidental and subordinate to the residential use of the dwelling. Applications are submitted to the Community Development Department and typically include a description of activities, equipment list, hours of operation, and site plan showing the area used for the business. Fees are set by the Master Fee Schedule adopted by City Council resolution. Business licenses are administered under Oakley Municipal Code Title 5 and must be renewed each fiscal year. Cottage Food Operations under California Health and Safety Code sections 113758 and 114365.5 are permitted but still require registration with Contra Costa County Environmental Health plus the City home occupation permit. Failure to secure required permits can result in administrative citations under Oakley Municipal Code Chapter 1.4 and code enforcement action requiring the activity to cease until compliance is achieved.
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