West Sacramento, CA Home Business: Zoning Restrictions (2026)

RURAL HOME OCCUPATIONS (Sec. 8-2.306(ab), allowed by right in the A-N, A-X, and A-R zones per Table 8-2.304(e)): the activity must be 'clearly incidental and secondary to the residential and/or agricultural use of the dwelling or premises,' be confined within the dwelling and occupy not more than fifty percent (50%) of the gross area of one floor or be confined within a detached accessory structure such as a private shop or office, be operated by members of the family occupying the dwelling plus a maximum of two additional employees, produce no external evidence of its existence (goods, materials, and vehicles must be stored in enclosed structures), generate no dust, odors, noise, or other nuisances beyond what is normal for the area, not exceed normal truck/passenger/pedestrian traffic for the surrounding rural area or interfere with vehicle circulation, and meet the requirements of the Chief Building Official and the fire district. RESIDENTIAL HOME OCCUPATIONS (Sec. 8-2.506, allowed by right in residential zones): must be clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use, confined completely within the dwelling and occupying not more than 50% of the gross area of one floor, operated only by members of the family occupying the dwelling (no outside employees), produce no external evidence of the business, generate no traffic beyond normal neighborhood levels, require no additions or extensions to the dwelling, and meet Building and Fire Code requirements. Home occupations are NOT allowed in the A-C (Agricultural Commercial) or A-I (Agricultural Industrial) zones (Table 8-2.304(e)).