Santa Rosa allows home occupations in residential zones under Zoning Code Chapter 20-42. Businesses must be clearly secondary to the residential use and comply with limitations on employees, signage, and client visits.
Under Santa Rosa Zoning Code Chapter 20-42, home occupations are permitted in residential zones with conditions. The business must be conducted entirely within the dwelling and not change the residential character of the property. No more than one non-resident employee is typically allowed. Business activities must not generate noise, odor, or traffic beyond what is normal for a residential area. Certain high-impact businesses are prohibited as home occupations.
Operating a non-compliant home business results in code enforcement action. Repeated violations may require business cessation.
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