Laguna Hills City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 9
60 HOME OCCUPATIONS
§ 9-60.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose and intent of this chapter is to prescribe reasonable standards regulating the location and operation of home occupations within residential zones.
(Prior code § 9-48.010; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))
§ 9-60.020 Permitted accessory use.
A home occupation shall be permitted in all residential zones within the city as an accessory use.
(Prior code § 9-48.020; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))
§ 9-60.030 Limitations of use.
A home occupation shall be subject to the following standards and limitations:
A.
No signage or advertising structure shall be used to identify the business.
B.
The home occupation shall be conducted solely within the residential structure and shall not operate out of doors or within an accessory structure, including garage, whether attached or detached.
C.
Only the residents of the dwelling shall be employed in the business.
D.
The home occupation shall be limited to one room of the dwelling or twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit, whichever is less.
E.
The home occupation shall not produce, or use in its operation any hazardous materials or chemicals nor shall these items be maintained on site.
F.
Tools and equipment used in the conduct of the business shall be those which do not generate smoke, dust, noise, or vibration beyond that typical to the residential use.
G.
No wholesale or retail business shall operate as a home occupation, except that telephone or mail marketing businesses shall be allowed providing no delivery of goods occur on premises. Limited or incidental storage of goods may be permitted on site up to a maximum of fifty (50) cubic feet.
H.
Vehicular or pedestrian traffic to the business shall not be greater than that normal in which the home occupation is conducted.
I.
No escort or dating service, fortune teller, or massagist shall be permitted as a home occupation.
(Prior code § 9-48.030; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))
§ 9-60.040 Certificate required.
Each home occupation shall be required to obtain, and renew bi-annually, a home occupation certificate. Certificates shall be issued by the Community Development Director upon satisfaction that the proposed occupation complies with all limitations applicable. Applications shall be in the form and manner prescribed by the Planning Department.
No fee will be required for a home occupation certificate.
(Prior code § 9-48.040; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))
