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2. Please fill out the information below for a home occupation zoning permit.
   Home Occupation Zoning Ordinance

   The cost of a home occupation zoning permit is $50. The estimated turnaround time is 10 business days. The applicant will be contacted when the permit is complete and ready for payment.
6. GENERAL INFORMATION
8. Date of Request*
   Date of Request
10. Address of Proposed Home Occupation*
    Street Address, City, State, Zip Code
12. Contact Name*
    Please provide a first name and last name.
14. Business Name *
16. Business Description *
    Please write a brief description describing the nature of your business.
18. Telephone No.*
20. Email Address*
24. PROPERTY
26. Where will the business take place on the property? *
    Provide all locations on the property and approximate square footage (family room, basement, attic, bedroom, garage, etc.) Ex. 10 x 10 bedroom and 15 x 20 basement
28. Will the primary structure be altered in any form to accommodate the home occupation? *

    1. Yes
    2. No

    If yes is checked, please provide a brief description below.
30. Brief Description
32. Will any vehicles associated with the business be parked at the property?*

    1. Yes
    2. No

    If yes is checked, please provide a description that includes the number and type of vehicles.
34. Brief Description
36. Where will the vehicles be parked?
    Please indicate the street or the property. If it is the property, provide a specific location.
38. Will any goods, products, equipment or other materials be stored outside? *

    1. Yes
    2. No
40. Approximately, how many deliveries will be made or received at the property on a weekly basis? *
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42. Are any goods, products, equipment or materials toxic, explosive, flammable, radioactive or otherwise hazardous?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
44. Will the business cause any noise or vibrations past the property line?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
46. Will the business cause any glares, fumes, odors or electrical interference past the property line?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
48. Will the home occupation have an increase on average usage of water, sewer or garbage collection? *

    1. Yes
    2. No
52. BUSINESS INTERACTION
54. Are there any employees on site? *

    1. Yes
    2. No

    No one other than permanent residents of the dwelling shall be engaged or employed in such home occupation, at the residential location. §286-404.12 (10)

56. Will transactions with customers take place at the property?*

    1. Yes
    2. No

    If yes is checked, please indicate the number of transactions per week.
58. Brief Description
60. How many hours per week will be spent in transactions with a customer or client?*
62. Business Hours *
    Ex. 9 AM-5 PM Tuesday-Saturday
64. Where will customers and/or clients park their vehicles? *
    Please indicate street, property, or both.
68. ADVERTISEMENT
70. Please provide the links to any current business website or social media platforms. *
    This includes but is not limited to: newspapers, phonebooks, Etsy, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google Search, websites, etc. Please write N/A if there is no advertising.
72. Will there be any advertising of the business in the future?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
74. If yes, is checked, please provide description of future advertisement, including the location.
76. Will a sign be posted at the property to advertise the business? *

    1. Yes
    2. No
78. If yes is checked, provide a size and location of the sign.
    Ex. front yard, 1 square foot, on house
80. Statement

    1. All information is accurate to the best of my ability. By checking this box, you are agreeing to sign and take responsibility for the work on this permit.
82. Print Name*

    By printing your name here you are signing the application.

84. Please email additional documentation to siteplans@colonialheightsva.gov to include with your submission if needed.
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86. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
87. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

88. Submit

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