Can I establish a business in a single-family home located in a residential area?

The Home Occupation section of the Zoning Ordinance allows some types of businesses in residential areas. It is advisable to contact be made with the Zoning Office at 779-348-7158 prior to beginning any such endeavor.

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1. Why do I need a permit?
2. How deep must frost footings be?
3. What is the design ground snow load in Rockford?
4. How many layers of roofing can I have on the roof?
5. Why do I need to submit construction documents (drawings, calculations, specifications)?
6. When am I required to hire a design professional (Architect, Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer)?
7. Where do codes come from?
8. What type of work is exempt from a building permit?
9. Can a homeowner install plumbing work in their home?
10. Can a homeowner install mechanical work in their home?
11. Why do I need to submit construction documents (drawings, calculations, specifications)?
12. What happens if I do not obtain a permit?
13. What type of work is exempt from a plumbing permit?
14. What type of work is exempt from a mechanical permit?
15. How do I become a registered electrician?
16. Can a homeowner install electrical work in their home?
17. What type of work is exempt from an electrical permit?
18. Can I file a complaint about repairs that my landlord will not respond to?
19. Can a complaint be filed about deteriorated houses and/or buildings?
20. Is my complaint confidential?
21. What happens after I file a complaint?
22. What can be done about abandoned/vacant houses with broken windows or doors?
23. What is my property zoned as?
24. Can I establish a business in a single-family home located in a residential area?
25. If I am replacing an existing fence, do I need a fence permit?