California Municipal Law

Fresno requires all businesses to obtain a Business Tax Certificate from the Finance Division before commencing operations within the city. The certificate must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must…

Source: City of Fresno Finance Division

San Francisco's Planning Code permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents…

Source: City and County of San Francisco Planning Department

San Francisco requires all businesses operating within the city to register with the Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector and obtain a Business Registration Certificate before commencing operations. The…

Source: City and County of San Francisco Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector

San Jose's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance standards. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ…

Source: City of San Jose Department of Planning Building and Code Enforcement

San Jose requires all businesses operating within the city to obtain a Business Tax Certificate from the Finance Department before commencing operations. The certificate must be renewed annually. Food service…

Source: City of San Jose Finance Department

San Diego's Municipal Code permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential zones subject to conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents…

Source: City of San Diego Development Services Department

San Diego requires all businesses operating within the city to obtain a Business Tax Certificate from the City Treasurer before commencing operations. The certificate must be renewed annually. Food service…

Source: City of San Diego City Treasurer

Los Angeles's Zoning Code permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance standards. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ…

Source: City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning