Redondo Beach permits home occupations in residential dwellings, but RBMC Title 6, Chapter 1 limits them so only persons residing on the premises may be employed and no merchandise, signs, or operations may be visible from outside the dwelling.
Home occupations in Redondo Beach are governed by the Business Licensing provisions of RBMC Title 6, Chapter 1. The core standards are that only persons residing on the premises may be employed in the home occupation, and there shall be no display of merchandise, projects, operations, signs, or nameplates of any kind visible from outside the dwelling. The intent is to allow incidental home-based work without changing the residential character of the neighborhood or generating outside traffic, noise, or visible commercial activity. A city business license with a Home Occupation Form is required before operating (see the home-occupation-permits topic). Residential zones in the city include the R-1, R-1-A, R-2, R-3, RMD, RH, and R-MHP districts. Land-use questions are routed to
Running a home business that employs non-residents, or that produces merchandise, signs, or operations visible from outside the dwelling, violates the home occupation standards and the business license. Code Enforcement may issue notices to comply, citations, and may revoke the
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