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It is possible to operate a business from your home if the business meets certain criteria. A permit is required if any of the following are true of your business:
- has non-resident employees
- has more than (5) five customer visits in one day or more than three at once
- has commercial vehicles or business equipment parked outside
- all or a portion of an accessory building is being used for the business
Please contact the Planning and Development Staff to determine whether your particular business will require a permit. Home occupations requiring a permit are granted by the Linn County Board of Adjustment after review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Please use this link to obtain a Conditional Use Home Occupation Application.
The regulations in the Unified Development Code governing Home Occupations is Article 6, Section 3 (8).
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