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CHAPTER 8.64 HOME OCCUPATIONS REGULATIONS
8.64.010 Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Seetion—Chapter is to allow Home
Occupations for the gainful employment of the occupant of a dwelling in a limited
commercial activity, with such employment activity being incidental and
subordinate to the residential use of the property. intent. intent of this
Seetien Chapter is to ensure that Home Occupations are compatible with, and do
not change the character of the surrounding residential area by generating more
traffic, noise, odors, visual impacts, or storage of materials than would normally
be expected in a residential zoning district.
8.64.020 Business License Required.
Business licenses are required for Home Occupations which are permitted as accessory uses in
all residential zoning districts. No Home Occupation may be conducted until a Business License
is issued pursuant to Chapter 4.04 (Business Registration) of the Dublin Municipal Code.
8.64.030 Limitations on Use.
A Home Occupation shall conform to the following limitations on use:
A. Accessory Structure/Temporary Structure. No Home Occupation may be conducted
within an Accessory Structure or a temporary structure, except for detached offices,
studios, or workshops used to carry on administrative or artistic activities of a
commercial nature. may be eendueted within an n eeessery S...,,,..,,,.e e a temp,,,.afy
';Irue . Rev. Ord. 1-04 (January 2004)
B. Appearance of the Residence. The Home Occupation shall not alter the external
appearance of the residence.
C. Construction Equipment/Work Vehicles. No construction equipment or work vehicles
such as plumbing vans, electronic repair vans, or similar equipment or work vehicles
(except a Company Vehicle permitted by Section 8.64.030.E below), as determined by
the Director of Community Development, shall be stored which is used by the occupant
of the residence or his/her employees in connection with a Home Occupation. Rev. Ord.
20-06 (November 2006)
D. Codes/Laws/Regulations. A Home Occupation shall conform to all applicable codes,
laws and regulations of the City County, State and Federal governments.
E. Company Vehicle. One company vehicle (a truck, van, or automobile only) no larger
than 3/4 ton in capacity, unless otherwise approved by the Community Development
Director, (whether r'Ee ith a company n°m° �may be parked in a
residential zoning district and used by the occupant directly or indirectly in connection
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with a Home Occupation. The company vehicle may have a company name and/or loco
adhered to it The company name and/or logo shall not exceed 9 square feet per side of
the vehicle and shall not be used as a sign platform for the sole purpose of advertising, or
attracting_people to,the Home Occupation. Rev. Ord. 16-02 (October 2002)
F. Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing. No Home Occupations of any nature
shall be permitted to operate in an established Emergency Shelter or Transitional Housing
unit. Rev. Ord. 25-04 (October 2004)
G. Employees. No Home Occupation shall permit employees who do not reside in the home
to gather at, or work from, the homee-p1ey individuals• o do not live in the=esiaen
H. Equipment/Appliances/Storage of Materials of Non-Residential Nature. There shall
be no installation of equipment or appliances or storage of materials, of a non-residential
nature in a residence or Accessory Structure, as determined by the Director of
Community Development.
I. Fire Safety/Occupancy. Activities conducted, and equipment or material used, as part of
a Home Occupation shall be restricted to residential occupancy classifications as set forth
in the Building Code. The Home Occupation shall not reduce the fire safety classification
of a residence or an accessory structure, or employ the storage of flammable, explosive,
or hazardous materials unless specifically approved by the Alameda County Fire
Department. Rev. Ord. 1-04 (January 2004)
J. Incidental and Subordinate Use. A Home Occupation shall be incidental and
subordinate to the residential use of the property.
K. Indoors/Limited to one room. The Home Occupation, with the exception of swimming
instruction, shall be conducted entirely indoors. The Home Occupation— shall be
limited completely to one room located within the residence, an accessory structure, or
the garage so long as the Home Occupation does not occupy a required parking space of
the residence. Rev. Ord. 1-04 (January 2004)
L. Merchandise For Sale, Lease Or Rent, or Services Provided From 4he Premises. No
merchandise or goods shall be sold, leased or rented from the premises if the sale, lease
or rental requires the customer to visit the premises for delivery. No services shall be
provided from the premises if the service requires the customer to visit the premises for
the service provided(except Students permitted by Section 8.64.030.S).
M. Nuisances. No Home Occupation shall create or cause traffic, noise, dust, light,
vibration, odor, gas, fumes, toxic/hazardous materials, smoke, glare, electrical
interference, or other hazards or nuisances beyond those normal for a residential area or
which may be perceptible at or beyond the lot line as determined by the Director of
Community Development.
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N. Outdoor Storage/Display. There shall be no outdoor storage or display of merchandise,
equipment, appliances, tools, materials, or supplies associated with a Home Occupation.
O. Parking. No vehicle used for a Home Occupation shall occupy a required parking space
of a residence unless the vehicle also serves as the day-to-day personal vehicle of the
individual conducting the Home Occupation. No Rome Oecupatio„ shall oeeup
requir-e a par-king °page-of afesidenee. One off-street parking space (other than in the
dfiveway) shall be provided for a vehicle used exclusively for the Home Occupation.
P. Rented Property. If the Home Occupation is to be conducted on rental property, the
written authorization to conduct the home occupation on the premises
f r the propose' °° shall be obtained from the property owner or property manager and
submitted to the City prior- to the application applying for a Business License. Rev.
Ord. 1-04 (January 2004)
Q. Signs. There shall be no advertising sign, window display, or other identification of the
Home Occupation on the premises other than a house number and nameplate as permitted
by Section 8.84.140.1) House Numbers and Name Plates.
R. Storage. The storage of equipment, materials, wastes, and other items needed for, or
produced by, the construction, landscaping, or service trades is prohibited.
S. Students. No more than two students may be given instruction in music, academics,
dance, swimming, or other subjects as determined by the Community Development
Director in a residence at one time. No students may be given instruction between the
hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
T. Vehicular Trips/Delivery Trips. No Home Occupation shall generate more than five
additional pedestrian or vehicular trips per day. in exeess of that tsto ,,,-ily a a+°a
with the - this iet in whieh it is leeatea No Home Occupation shall generate
more than two delivery trips per day and no—. N-o deliveries shall be made between the
hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Rev. Ord. 9-03 (July 2003)
8.64.040 Prohibited Home Occupations.
The following Home Occupations d any additional Home OeeupatioHsasrdetef ifled by t c
Di of Community Development) are in violation of the Purpose and Intent and/or the
Limitations on Use of this and are prohibited:
A. Adult Businesses Establishments.
B. Barber Shop or Beauty ShoptPersonal Services (excluding tutoring).
C. Carpentry or cabinet making.
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D. Dance or night club.
E. Fortune telling.
F. Grooming, breeding, boarding (day or night), training or raising of dogs, cats, or
other animals.
G. Medical and dental offices, clinics, and laboratories.
H. Mini-storage.
I. Repair (body or mechanical) or reupholstering of vehicle not owned by the resident.
(Note: painting of motorized vehicles or the repair and maintenance of any tractor trucks
or semi-trucks is prohibited in any residential zoning district by Section 8.40.030.E.8,
Accessory Structures and Uses Regulations.
J. Repair Shops (of appliances, electronic equipment, furniture, and similar items as
determined by the Director of Community Development), Fix-it shops, or plumbing
shops.
K. Resfa-uran-tEating and Drinking Establishments.
L. Welding and machining.
M. Other. Any other Home Occupations, as determined by the Director of Community
Development, as being in violation of the Purpose and Intent of this Chapter or the
Limitations of Use section.
8.64.050 Exclusions. The following uses are excluded from regulation under this Chapter.
A. Cottage Food Operations. Cottage Food Operations are subject to the provisions
of Chapter 8.65 (Cottage Food Operations).
B. Large Family Day Care Homes. Large Family Day Care Homes are subject to
the provisions of Chapter 8.66 (Large Family Day Care Homes).
8.64.0-59060 Violation.
Any violation of the regulations of this chapter is eause for subject to enforcement pursuant to
j Chapter 8.144 (Enforcement) and Chapter 4.04 (Business Registration) of the Dublin Municipal
Code. . Rev.
Ord. 1-04 (January 2004)
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