Stockton requires a Home Occupation Permit (HOP) under SMC Chapter 16.132 for businesses operated from a residence. The home must be the principal residence of the business operator, and the business must be clearly incidental and secondary to residential use. Only 10% of habitable area may be used for the business.
SMC Chapter 16.132 establishes the Home Occupation Permit process. The business location must be the principal residence of the person conducting the business and must be clearly incidental and secondary to residential use. No more than 10% of the habitable area of the dwelling may be used for the home occupation, including storage of items used or produced and equipment. One commercial vehicle with rated carrying capacity of no more than one ton is allowed, parked on-premises when not in use. Prohibited activities include automotive repair, reconditioning, servicing, painting, or storage. The HOP is non-transferable. A City business license under SMC Title 5 is required in addition to the HOP.
Operating without HOP: code enforcement action. Operating a prohibited activity: cease-and-desist order. Operating without business license: fines under SMC Title 5.
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