At its March 8 meeting, the Folsom City Council will consider updates to an ordinance that regulates home-based businesses in Folsom. 

 

The home occupations ordinance was last updated in 1997. Given the nationwide increase in home-based business activity, staff was asked to look at whether the city should update its home occupation permit regulations to provide more flexibility. Based on staff’s review and input from the Planning Commission and the public, it was determined that the ordinance needed to be updated to address flexibility, provide necessary clarifications, and reduce inconsistencies with the rest of the Zoning Code. Significant changes include adding a prohibited uses list, an increase in the number of customers allowed, changes to the permitted hours of operation, and specific safety requirements for firearms and ammunition sales. 

 

The public hearing will be held during the regular March 8 Folsom City Council meeting. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at City Hall, 50 Natoma Street. Attendees can participate remotely or appear in person. 

 

The agenda, staff report, and draft ordinance will be available on the City Council webpage no later than Friday, March 4. Past presentations and staff reports on the city’s rules for home occupation permits are available on the Zoning Code Update website at www.folsom.ca.us/zoningcode.