Running a business from home in Orland: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Orland Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Orland's code says

Orland code What Orland's code adds
Customer visits	No customers, clients, patients, salespeople or other people may visit the home for the business. § 17.76.060 · code text No customers, clients, patients, salespersons, or other persons will be visiting the subject premises in connection with the business;
Employees	No employees who do not live in the home. § 17.76.060 · code text The business will not employ any persons at the subject premises who do not occupy the same as their residence;
Permit	A home occupation use permit and a business license are required. Applies: Businesses in a home in a residential zone. § 17.76.060 · code text A "home occupation use permit" which allows the operation of a business in a home located in a residential zone, may be issued by the city administrator or his/her nominee
Businesses not allowed	businesses that involve shipping, receiving, repacking, or storage of any materials at the home Applies: for a home occupation use permit § 17.76.060 · code text The business does not involve shipping, receiving, repacking, or the storage of any materials on the subject premises;

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run a business from my home in Orland?

Home businesses need a use permit and a business license, with no visiting customers or clients and no employees from outside the home.

Running a business from home in Orland

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