Running a business from home in Manteca: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Manteca 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	No more than 1 room, or 25% of the home's floor area, whichever is greater. Applies: The home business must be entirely inside a legal structure. § 17.78.040 · code text The home occupation shall be confined completely within a legal structure and shall not occupy more than one room, or the equivalent of 25 percent of the floor area of a dwelling, whichever is greater, or 200 square feet of a permitted accessory building. No more than 200 square feet. Applies: In a permitted accessory building. § 17.78.040 · code text The home occupation shall be confined completely within a legal structure and shall not occupy more than one room, or the equivalent of 25 percent of the floor area of a dwelling, whichever is greater, or 200 square feet of a permitted accessory building.
Customer visits	Business visitors and customers may not visit the home. Applies: In general. Educational businesses such as tutoring, music, swimming lessons and art are an exception. § 17.78.040 · code text Generally, business visitors and customers of the home occupation are prohibited from visiting the residence. No more than 1 business visitor per hour, and no more than 1 at a time. Applies: For educational home businesses, such as tutoring, music lessons, swimming lessons and art. § 17.78.040 · code text Such uses are limited to not more than one business visitor per hour and no more than one at any given time.
Permit	Approval through administrative Zoning Conformance is required. § 17.78.030 · code text Home occupations regulated by this Chapter shall only be permitted in accordance with Article II (Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards) and subject to the special regulations outlined in Section 17.78.040 (Special Standards) of this Chapter as determined through administrative Zoning Conformance. A city business license is required. Applies: For any home business that meets the Municipal Code. § 17.78.040 · code text A business license from the City is required for any home occupation consistent with the requirements of this Municipal Code.

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Manteca lets a home business use 1 room or 25% of the home's floor area, whichever is greater; a city business license is required.

Running a business from home in Manteca

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