St. George, UT Home Business: Zoning & Home Occupation Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Space cap
- 400 sq ft or 20% of floor area
- Class A
- residents only, no license needed
- Class B
- licensed, 1 nonresident worker allowed
- Visitor cap (Class B)
- 10 people, 7am-8pm
- Signage
- no business signs permitted
Summary
St. George allows home occupations in residential zones under two license classes, but caps business space at 400 square feet or 20% of floor area and bars any exterior sign or visible activity.
It shall be unlawful for any person, either directly or indirectly, to commence, conduct or carry on any business...in a residential zone except as specifically allowed in this chapter....No portion of the business shall be visible from the exterior of the residence and shall occupy no more than the greater of: a. Four hundred (400) square feet, or b. Twenty percent (20%) of the combined square footage of the dwelling unit...
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-062, passed August 6, 2026).
Full Breakdown
City code makes it unlawful to run a business in a residential zone except as a permitted home occupation. Class A occupations need no business license if run only by residents; Class B occupations need a license and may add one nonresident worker plus up to 10 visitors, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. All home occupations must stay indoors, invisible from outside, capped at 400 square feet or 20% of combined dwelling and accessory square footage, and limited to one business vehicle (21 feet max) and one trailer (15 feet max) per residence.
Violations & Fines
Operating a home occupation without the required license, or violating any condition, is a Class B misdemeanor prosecuted under City Code section 3-1-21; the business license officer can also revoke the license if a violation isn't corrected within 3 days of written notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
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