Running a business from home in Taft: the local rules

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

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Space used	Up to 25% of the living space or 250 square feet, whichever is greater. Applies: Storage of materials and supplies for the home business. § 6-12-18 · code text Up to twenty five percent (25%) of the living space or two hundred fifty (250) square feet, whichever is greater, of the home may be used for storage of materials and supplies related to the home occupation.
Customer visits	By appointment only. Applies: Commercial services for customers at the home. § 6-12-18 · code text Providing commercial services for customers at the residence shall be by appointment only.
Employees	All employees must be members of the resident family and live on the premises. § 6-12-18 · code text All employees shall be members of the resident family and shall reside on the premises.
Permit	Yes. A home occupation permit approved by the Planning Director. § 6-12-18 · code text Prior to approving a request for a home occupation, the Planning Director shall find that the proposed use meets the following conditions prior to approval of any such home occupation permit: A business license application filed with the Finance Department. Applies: Filed together with the home occupation application. § 6-12-18 · code text An application for a home occupation shall be filed with a business license application to the Finance Department in a manner prescribed by the Planning Director.
Businesses not allowed	Motor vehicle repair or service; hairdressing, barbering, or any other cosmetology uses; firearm or ammunition sales, including by mail order; uses involving the storage or use of chemicals, solvents, mixtures, or materials that are corrosive, toxic, flammable, an irritant, a strong sensitizer or other similar industrial materials § 6-12-18 · code text The following uses, by their operation or nature, shall not be permitted to operate as home occupations:

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