Rancho Cordova allows home occupations in residential zones through a home occupation permit or business license. The business must be clearly incidental to residential use, conducted entirely indoors, and may not alter the character of the dwelling. Hazardous materials and manufacturing are prohibited.
Rancho Cordova Zoning Code requires a home occupation permit for most businesses operated from a residence. Standards generally include: the business must be conducted entirely within the dwelling or an enclosed accessory structure; no outside storage of equipment or materials; only residents of the home may work on site (no non-resident employees or limited ones); no significant increase in traffic; and no alteration of the residential appearance. Prohibited uses include auto repair, welding, kennels, medical or dental clinics, adult uses, and any use involving hazardous materials per California Fire Code. A City of Rancho Cordova business license is required annually. Cottage food operations are authorized separately under state law.
Operating a home business without a permit or in violation of conditions can trigger administrative citations, cease-and-desist orders, and revocation of business license.
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