Plano permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts under the Zoning Ordinance, provided the business is clearly incidental to residential use. On-site retail is prohibited.
Plano Zoning Ordinance (codified as part of the Plano City Code) allows home occupations in all residential districts as an accessory use subject to strict performance standards. The use must be conducted entirely within the dwelling, may not occupy more than a limited percentage of the floor area, and must remain clearly incidental and secondary to residential use. On-site employees who are not family residents, outdoor storage of materials or equipment, and any external indication that the dwelling is being used for business are prohibited. Activities generating dust, odor, smoke, noise, vibration, electrical interference, or traffic beyond what is normal for a residence are not permitted. HOA deed restrictions, which are common in Plano master-planned communities, frequently add further limits. Contact Plano Planning Department at 972-941-7151 to confirm whether a specific activity qualifies under your zoning district.
Zoning violation; civil penalties up to $500 per day per offense under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 54 enforcement. Each day of continuing violation is a separate offense.
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