Tacoma allows home occupations in residential zones with conditions. The business must be secondary to residential use, not alter the exterior, and not generate excessive traffic. A city business license is required.
Tacoma's land use code permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential zones. The business must be operated by the resident within the dwelling. No exterior evidence of the business is permitted. No non-resident employees may work at the premises. Storage of commercial materials or equipment outside is prohibited. A Tacoma business license is required for all home occupations.
Home businesses violating zoning conditions face code enforcement action and orders to cease or relocate to a commercial zone.
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Tacoma allows residential lawn ornaments and yard art without permits provided they do not exceed the 15-foot accessory-structure height limit in TMC 13.06 a...
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Tacoma does not regulate residential inflatable holiday decorations by size or type. The Noise Code (TMC 8.122) applies to continuously running blower motors...
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Tacoma has no ordinance restricting when residents may put up or take down holiday lights. The general Noise Ordinance at TMC 8.122 applies to any amplified ...
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Built-in outdoor kitchens in Tacoma require building permits from Planning and Development Services (PDS) when they include new electrical, plumbing, gas pip...
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Backyard wood and pellet smokers in Tacoma single-family yards are permitted but subject to Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) Regulation I, Section 9.11, ...
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Tacoma adopts the International Fire Code through TMC Title 3 (Fire Prevention) as Tacoma Fire Code. IFC Section 308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking devices...
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