Running a business from home in Sand City: the local rules

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

What Sand City's code says

Sand City code What Sand City's code adds
Space used	No more than 1/4 of the home's floor area. § 18.62.110 · code text Home occupations shall be conducted solely by resident occupants in their residence; provided, that not more than one-quarter (1/4) of the area of the floor of such residence shall be used for such purposes;
Employees	Only people who live in the home may run the business. § 18.62.110 · code text Home occupations shall be conducted solely by resident occupants in their residence; provided, that not more than one-quarter (1/4) of the area of the floor of such residence shall be used for such purposes;
Permit	A home occupation permit is required. § 18.62.110 · code text Home occupation uses, as described in Chapter 18.04 of this title, shall be allowable with the issuance of a home occupation permit.
Businesses not allowed	Clinics; barbershops; cosmetology establishments; business and professional offices; retail or wholesale dealerships involving the storing of more than 50 pounds of merchandise on the premises § 18.04.280 · code text Clinics, barbershops, cosmetology establishments, business and professional offices and retail or wholesale dealerships involving the storing of more than 50 pounds of merchandise on the premises shall not be deemed to be home occupations.

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Can I run a business from my home in Sand City?

A home business needs a permit, may use at most 1/4 of the home's floor area, and must be run only by residents.

Running a business from home in Sand City

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