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Title 9 — Zoning and Subdivisions

Chapter 9-60 — HOME OCCUPATIONS

Laguna Hills Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Laguna Hills

§ 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))

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Laguna Hills Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 9 — Zoning and Subdivisions
    Overview
    1. Chapter 9-02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 9-04 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 9-06 — GENERAL PLAN
    4. Chapter 9-08 — SPECIFIC PLANS
    5. Chapter 9-10 — ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
    6. Chapter 9-11 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
    7. Chapter 9-12 — ER ESTATE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    8. Chapter 9-14 — LDR LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    9. Chapter 9-16 — MLDR MEDIUM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    10. Chapter 9-18 — MDR MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    11. Chapter 9-20 — HDR HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    12. Chapter 9-21 — PCR PLANNED COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 9-22 — OP OFFICE PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT
    14. Chapter 9-24 — VC VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    15. Chapter 9-26 — FC FREEWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    16. Chapter 9-28 — CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    17. Chapter 9-29 — NMU NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE DISTRICT
    18. Chapter 9-30 — MXU MIXED USE DISTRICT
    19. Chapter 9-32 — C/PI COMMUNITY/PRIVATE INSTITUTION DISTRICT
    20. Chapter 9-34 — OS-1 PARKS DISTRICT
    21. Chapter 9-36 — OS-2 DRAINAGE FACILITIES DISTRICT
    22. Chapter 9-38 — OS-3 LANDSCAPE CORRIDORS DISTRICT
    23. Chapter 9-39 — PC PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
    24. Chapter 9-40 — DESIGN REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
    25. Chapter 9-41 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
    26. Chapter 9-42 — SIGNS AND ADVERTISING DEVICES
    27. Chapter 9-44 — ACCESS AND PARKING
    28. Chapter 9-46 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
    29. Chapter 9-47 — LANDSCAPE WATER EFFICIENCY
    30. Chapter 9-48 — PARKS AND RECREATION DESIGN GUIDELINES
    31. Chapter 9-50 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
    32. Chapter 9-52 — GRADING REGULATIONS
    33. Chapter 9-54 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
    34. Chapter 9-56 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS
    35. Chapter 9-58 — COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    36. Chapter 9-60 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
    37. Chapter 9-62 — TEMPORARY USES
    38. Chapter 9-64 — COMMUNITY CARE FACILITIES
    39. Chapter 9-66 — FLOOD MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
    40. Chapter 9-68 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    41. Chapter 9-70 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
    42. Chapter 9-72 — HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES
    43. Chapter 9-74 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
    44. Chapter 9-76 — GROWTH MANAGEMENT
    45. Chapter 9-78 — CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
    46. Chapter 9-80 — PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING STANDARDS
    47. Chapter 9-82 — WASTE MANAGEMENT/HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
    48. Chapter 9-84 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    49. Chapter 9-86 — SUBDIVISIONS
    50. Chapter 9-87 — RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
    51. Chapter 9-88 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
    52. Chapter 9-90 — ZONING AMENDMENTS
    53. Chapter 9-92 — APPLICATION PROCESS AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
    54. Chapter 9-93 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISA…
    55. Chapter 9-94 — FEES AND DEPOSITS
    56. Chapter 9-96 — HEARINGS AND APPEALS
    57. Chapter 9-98 — CODE COMPLIANCE PROCESS
    58. Chapter 9-100 — VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
    59. Chapter 9-102 — URBAN VILLAGE TRAFFIC IMPACT/MITIGATION FEE PR…
    60. Chapter 9-103 — MARIJUANA BUSINESSES

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