CITY OF ARLINGTON – BUSINESS LOCATION
Home Based Business - Frequently Asked Questions
1 . Do I need a license to operate a home-based business ? If so , where do I get one ?
All home-based businesses must register with the One Start Center . An application can be found at ArlingtonPermits . com . A $ 10 annual fee is assessed for application processing and the mailing of a certificate . A new certificate is required each year .
2 . What types of businesses are not allowed out of my home ?
• Auto repair
• Motorized implement repair
• Dance , music , or other types of instruction where more than four ( 4 ) students are instructed at one time
• Dental offices
• Medical offices
• Painting of vehicles , trailers , or boats
• Private schools with organized classes
• Motor vehicle towing operation
• Barber or beauty shops with more than one chair
• Welding shops
• Nursing homes
• Bed and breakfast or other transient lodging
Are there any additional requirements for operating a home-based business ?
The general intent of allowing home-based businesses is to provide a reasonable use of the property that is compatible with the neighborhood without negatively affecting surrounding homes and / or properties . The following are the guidelines and standards outlined by the Unified Development Code about the operation of a home-based business .
• The operation of a home-based business must not cause any change in the external appearance of the house or other buildings on the property . Signs advertising the business are not permitted on the property . However , signs and advertising may be attached to or painted on vehicles .
• All vehicles used in connection with the home-based business must be located on the premises in such a manner that a casual observer will not be able to detect that the premises is being used as a home occupation . Vehicles larger than one ton are not allowed to be kept on the premises .
• Vehicles of off-site employees or permitted customers must be parked in the driveway of the property or along the curb immediately adjacent to the property .
• Outside storage or the outdoor display of goods or services that are associated with the home-based business is not permitted . The parking of one trailer in a driveway or along the street curb is not considered outside storage .
• The home-based business shall not create traffic or parking congestion , noise , vibration , odor , glare , fumes , or electrical or communications interference that can be detected off the premises , including visual or audible interference with radio or television reception . All homebased businesses are subject to the “ Nuisance ,” “ Fire Prevention ,” “ Animals ,” and other applicable chapters of the Code of the City of Arlington .
For additional information , please contact the Planner of the Day at 817-459-6502 .
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