HomeMy WebLinkAboutHome Occupation Permit Fee CC 08-28-25Business Name:Telephone:
Street Address:Zip Code:
Owner’s Name: No. of Employees:
Email Address:
Owner
Renter *
Approximate Floor Area Devoted to Business:
Type of Business Conducted:
Professional Office Instructional Services Home Crafts
Cottage Food Operation (see below): Other
County Environmental Health Department Registration Number / Class:
Please provide the following information related to your home based business:
1. Describe in detail the business to be conducted for the subject premises:
2. What are the business days and hours of operation?
Days:Hours:
3. Describe any hazardous materials, waste products, or left over materials used to conduct the business:
4. Describe any mechanical and/or electrical equipment that will be used to conduct the business:
5. Indicate where vehicles will be parked and the number of current on-site parking spaces available:
Garage: Driveway: Other (explain):
CITY OF PALM DESERT
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
P: (760) 346-0611 F: (760) 776-6356
www.cit of almdesert.or
HOME BASED BUSINESS PERMIT
Initial Fee: $ 67.00 / Annual Renewal: $50.00
Permit #:
Business Lic. #:
Expiration Date:
* If you are a renter, the owner of the residence or the manager must
also sign this request or provide evidence of property owner’s consent.
City of Palm Desert Home Occupation Standards
Home based businesses shall comply with Palm Desert Municipal Code (P.D.M.C.) Section 25.34.020 Home
Occupations and with the standards below. Please review these standards and initial where your occupation
complies:
Do you, the operator of the home-based business, reside at the location which the home-based
business is operated?
The proposed business is accessory to the residential purpose of the home.
The business is conducted only within the enclosed living area of the home, or within the garage.
The home-based business does not occupy more than 25% of the combined floor area of the house
and garage.
The home-based business does not encroach into any required parking, setback, or open space.
No signs, displays, outdoor storage, parked vehicles, or other exterior evidence of business activity is
visible from surrounding properties.
The home-based business does not create or cause noise, dust, vibration, odor, smoke, light, glare, or
electrical interference, other hazards, or nuisances.
The home-based business shall not involve the use of commercial vehicles exceeding a weight rating
of 10,000 pounds or more.
The home-based business shall not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic in excess of that
customarily associated with the neighborhood.
No tool or instrument having a power rating greater than three (3) horsepower shall be used within the
home-based business.
Affirmation: I have read and understand the requirements of the Home Based Business Permit
and do hereby agree to comply with the conditions stated above and to limit activities to the
business described to me above. I also understand that any violation of the regulations
governing a Home Based Business Permit will be sufficient reason for revoking the Permit
and Business License and continued after revocation may be a misdemeanor.
Business Owner Signature: Date:
Property Owner Signature: Date:
For City Staff Use Only
Planning Department
Approved Denied
Special Conditions:
Reasons for Denial:
Planner’s Signature and Title Date
Code Enforcement
Approved Denied
Special Conditions:
Reasons for Denial:
Officer’s Signature and Title Date