Chapter 80 of the City of Weston Code of Ordinances governs home-based businesses. The Code permits home-based businesses in all residential zoning districts with the following requirements:

• The owner of the business must reside at the address registered for the home-based business. No more than two additional employees or contractors who do not reside at the address shall be engaged in the home-based business; however, additional remote employees that do not work on-site are allowed. [§ 80.01 (B) (1)]

• As viewed from the street, the use of the residential property shall be consistent with the uses of the residential areas that surround the property. External modifications made to the residence to accommodate a home-based business shall conform to the residential character and architectural aesthetics of the neighborhood.  [§ 80.01 (B) (2)]

• No equipment or process shall be used in any home-based business that creates any more noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference than that which is allowed at other residential properties. [§ 80.01 (B) (3)]

• No home-based business shall generate or attract unsafe, excessive, or hazardous vehicular or pedestrian traffic to the residence. [§ 80.01 (B) (4)]

• Home-based businesses cannot conduct any retail transactions in any accessory building. [§ 80.01 (B) (5)]

• Vehicles and trailers used in connection with the home-based business shall be legally parked and shall not be within the right-of-way, on or over a sidewalk, or on any unimproved surface of the residence.  Heavy equipment cannot be parked or stored visible from the street or neighboring property. [§ 80.01 (B) (6)]

• The need for parking generated by the business shall not be more than would normally be expected at a similar residence where no business is conducted.  [§ 80.01 (B) (7)]

• Family Day Care Homes - As defined by Florida Statutes §402.302 (B), family day care homes may be permitted in the City provided the owner or operator provides evidence of compliance with all provisions of the governing statute, and compliance with any ordinance or resolution adopted by Broward County. [§ 80.01 (C)]

• Business Tax Receipt Application - A person desiring to conduct a home-based business shall submit a completed application, including a signed affidavit and the applicable Business Tax provided in the City's Code § 40.01.  [§ 80.01 (E)]

Home-based businesses are required to submit an Home-Based Business Affidavit of Compliance. 

In addition, the City's Code and Local Business Tax Receipts. Chapter 40.04 (A)(3) states any person shall be presumed to be engaged in business in the City and responsible for paying a business tax when that person utilizes a residential property as a location for an address for business correspondence.

Click here to learn how to obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt in the City of Weston.