📍 Town Rule: Chesapeake — Chesapeake City

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Home Business VA

Chesapeake Home Occupation Rules

Source: City of Chesapeake Development and Permits Division Verified: March 1, 2026

Chesapeake's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents on site, and must not generate exterior evidence of commercial activity. Contact the Development and Permits Division for home occupation permit requirements.

Official Source:
City of Chesapeake Development and Permits Division
Always verify current information directly with this agency.

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