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Running a business from home in Live Oak, Sutter County

A home business may use at most 20% of the residence or 400 square feet, whichever is greater, with one customer at a time.

Key points

  • Home businesses: A home business may use at most 20% of the residence or 400 square feet, whichever is greater, with one customer at a time.

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

What Live Oak, Sutter County's code says

Live Oak, Sutter County code What Live Oak, Sutter County's code adds
Space used
  • No more than 20% of the home or 400 square feet, whichever is greater.
    Applies: Home occupation in the main home or an accessory structure.
    § 17.15.070 · code text
    The home occupation conducted in the primary residence or an accessory structure shall not utilize an area of over 20% of the residence or 400 square feet, whichever is greater.
Customer visits
  • No more than 1 customer on the premises at a time.
    § 17.15.070 · code text
    The home occupation is limited to one customer on the premises at a time.
  • No customers on-site.
    Applies: Between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
    § 17.15.070 · code text
    There shall be no customers on-site between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Employees
  • No on-site employees other than full-time residents of the home.
    § 17.15.070 · code text
    There shall be no on-site employees other than full-time residents of the residence.
Permit
  • A zoning clearance is required.
    Applies: General home occupations.
    § 17.15.070 · code text
    A zoning clearance must first be secured.
  • No zoning clearance is required.
    Applies: Home occupations meeting all standards and using only a desk, personal computer and telephone.
    § 17.15.070 · code text
    Home occupations that meet all of the standards provided in this section, and the business activity is limited to the use of a desk, personal computer and telephone, are permitted uses and not subject to a zoning clearance.
  • An approved use permit is required.
    Applies: Home occupations not meeting the operational or residency standards, if the Planning Commission finds no added neighborhood impact.
    § 17.15.070 · code text
    A home occupation that does not meet the operational or residency standards provided in this section may be allowed with an approved use permit if the Planning Commission makes a finding that there will be no additional impact on the neighborhood from traffic or other activities associated with the home occupation.
Businesses not allowed
  • repair of autos, trucks, motorcycles, boats, trailers or similar equipment
    § 17.15.070 · code text
    The repair of autos, trucks, motorcycles, boats, trailers or similar equipment is not permitted.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run a business from my home in Live Oak, Sutter County?

A home business may use at most 20% of the residence or 400 square feet, whichever is greater, with one customer at a time.

General information, not legal advice.

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