Home occupations in Yuma are permitted as accessory uses in residential zones. The business must be secondary to the residential use, employ only residents, and have no visible external impact on the neighborhood.
Yuma's zoning code permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use. Key requirements: no non-resident employees; no exterior signage, storage, or display; no customer traffic beyond normal residential levels; no garage or accessory building use for business. A Yuma business license is required. TPT license from ADOR needed for taxable sales. Yuma's relatively affordable housing and lower cost of living make home-based businesses an important part of the local economy.
Visible commercial activity or non-resident employees may result in code enforcement citations.
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