Santa Clarita allows home occupations in residential zones with conditions. The business must be secondary to residential use, conducted within the dwelling, and not alter the residential character. A home occupation permit or business license may be required.
Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential zones. The business must be operated by the resident within the dwelling. No exterior evidence of the business is allowed. The home occupation must not employ non-resident workers at the premises. Storage of commercial materials outside the dwelling is prohibited. A city business license is required.
Home businesses violating zoning conditions face code compliance action and orders to cease or relocate to a commercial zone.
Santa Clarita, CA
Vehicles cannot be parked in the same street spot for more than 72 hours per state law (CVC 22651). RV use as housing prohibited.
Santa Clarita, CA
Santa Clarita restricts large commercial vehicles in residential zones. Heavy trucks, construction equipment, and oversized commercial vehicles may not be pa...
Santa Clarita, CA
Vehicles parked 72+ hours without moving on public streets may be reported as abandoned per CVC §22651. LA County Sheriff and city code enforcement handle co...
Santa Clarita, CA
Santa Clarita enforces street parking rules under SCMC Title 10. Vehicles may not park on residential streets for more than 72 hours. Posted restrictions var...
Santa Clarita, CA
EV charging supported by state mandates. AB 2097 prohibits parking minimums near transit. CALGreen requires EV-ready infrastructure in new construction.
Santa Clarita, CA
Pool barriers must meet CA Building Code requirements: 60-inch minimum height with self-closing, self-latching gates plus one additional safety feature.
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