Fees

License Fee	Description	Exemptions
$350.00		None

Description

Under Chapter 7.104 of Columbia City's Development Code, residents are given the opportunity to use their homes to engage in small-scale business ventures which could not be sustained if it were necessary to lease commercial quarters and to establish approval criteria and standards to ensure the home occupations are conducted as lawful uses which are subordinate to the residential use of the property and are conducted in a manner that is not detrimental or disruptive in terms of appearance or operation to neighboring properties and residents.

Type II Home Occupation may show evidence that a business is being conducted from the premises.

Duration

On-going until discontinued or revoked.

Renewal Information

Conditional Use permits which are done in conjunction of a Home Occupation Type II permit are done once, unless the business changes.

Duplicate License Requirements

None

Processing Time

Processing Time	Description
1 Month	Home Occupation Type II permits are approved by the City's Planning Commission which meets once a month. Also notification is published and mailed to adjoining property owners. This approval process can take a bit more time to obtain approval.