Home occupations in Orange are permitted as accessory uses in residential zones under OMC Title 17, provided the business remains clearly secondary to the residential use. A city business license is required and the business must not alter the residential character.
Under OMC Title 17, a home occupation is defined as any accessory activity for financial gain conducted within a dwelling unit where the principal use remains residential. Home occupations are permitted in all residential zones subject to conditions: the business must be conducted entirely within the dwelling or an accessory structure, must not employ non-resident workers on-site, must not generate customer traffic or noise beyond residential levels, must not store hazardous materials, and must not use more than a limited portion of the dwelling's floor area. No external evidence of the business (signage, displays, noise, odors) may be visible or detectable from the street. A City of Orange business license is required and will be reviewed by the Community Development Department. The Old Towne Historic District has no additional restrictions on home occupations beyond standard zoning rules.
Operating a home occupation without a business license or in violation of zoning conditions may result in code enforcement action, fines, and business closure orders.
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