Home occupations in Scottsdale are permitted only in single-family zoning districts as an ancillary use to the dwelling. The business must be secondary to the residential use, invisible from the exterior, employ only residents, and use no garage or accessory building space. A Scottsdale business license is required.
Scottsdale allows home occupations only in single-family zoning districts. The business must be a secondary use of the dwelling unit and cannot alter the exterior of the building or affect the residential character of the neighborhood. Key restrictions: (1) no employee who does not reside in the dwelling may be employed; (2) no exterior display, storage, or signage; (3) no use of carport, garage, or accessory buildings; (4) no customer or client traffic. A Scottsdale business registration license is required from Tax & License (480-312-2400). An Arizona TPT license from ADOR is required if selling taxable goods or services. Home occupations are not available in multi-family zoning districts. Professional offices, tutoring, consulting, and similar low-impact activities conducted entirely within the home with no external impacts are typical qualifying home occupations.
Operating a home business without a license, having non-resident employees, visible commercial activity, or using a garage for business may result in code enforcement citations and orders to cease operations.
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