Running a business from home in Patterson: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Patterson 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 10% of the main building's floor area, whichever is greater. § 18.64.030 · code text Not more than one room or ten percent of the floor area of the main building, whichever is greater, shall be used for the home occupation.
Customer visits	No business customers on site. Applies: The general rule, unless a listed exception applies. § 18.64.030 · code text Business customers are not allowed on site unless otherwise excepted by this chapter. No more than 3 students at one time. Applies: For swimming lessons, music lessons and similar instruction. § 18.64.030 · code text Swimming lessons, music lessons, and other similar instructions, when given to no more than three students at one time.
Employees	No non-resident employees at the home. Off-site employees or partners are allowed if they do not work or report there. § 18.64.030 · code text Off-site employees or partners are permitted so long as they do not work or report for work at the subject property.
Permit	A home occupation use permit. Applies: For all home-based businesses. § 18.16.060 · code text A home occupation use permit shall be required for all home-based businesses. A city business license. Applies: Required right after the home occupation approval takes effect. § 18.16.060 · code text Immediately following the effective date of an approved home occupation, the applicant shall obtain a city business license.
Businesses not allowed	Repair or reconditioning of motorized vehicles or equipment on site; manufacturing, including cabinet shops and similar uses; repair or reconditioning of major household appliances; repair or reconditioning of boats or recreational vehicles; medical, dental and chiropractic clinics and offices and counseling services; furniture repair, restoration, and upholstery; beauty/barber shops, including nail and skin care salons; real estate offices; weapons and ammunition sales and service; welding shops; animal clinics and pet grooming shops; massage establishments § 18.64.040 · code text The following uses are expressly prohibited as home occupations:

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A home occupation may use at most 1 room or 10 percent of the main building's floor area, whichever is greater; no on-site customers.

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