Santa Cruz IZO Title 24 permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to compatibility standards limiting outside employees, customer traffic, and external evidence of business activity.
Home occupations must remain clearly secondary to the residential use. Standards prohibit changes to building appearance, restrict outside employees, limit foot/vehicle traffic, and bar storage of hazardous or excessive materials. A Santa Cruz business license under Ch. 5.04 is required for any commercial activity, including home-based. STR uses are regulated separately under §24.12 Part 18.
Code enforcement orders to cease operation; administrative fines under Ch. 4.04; business license revocation.
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