Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Clearance Form?

No. The form has no notary block. The applicant signs and dates a certification under penalty of perjury; hazardous-material storage requires written Fire District approval if applicable.

When is this form required?

The form must be completed and approved by the Planning Department before approval of a business license for a business conducted in a residence.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for business and operator details, the business activity, how the home will be used, and information about matters such as deliveries, parking, signs, and storage.

Citrus Heights, CA · Sacramento County

No notary required

Home Occupation Clearance Form

This form lets Citrus Heights residents describe a home-based business for Planning Department review before business license approval.

What this form is

The city requires this form before approving a business license for a business conducted in a residence. It asks about the business, its operators and use of the home, and possible effects such as customer visits, deliveries, signs, parking, noise, and material storage. The applicant certifies the information and agrees to follow the stated zoning code conditions and limitations.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a business license for a business conducted in a Citrus Heights residence must complete this form for Planning Department approval.

How to submit it

Submit the completed form with original signatures to the Planning Department at 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates a certification under penalty of perjury, and hazardous-material storage requires written Fire District approval if applicable.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Home Occupation Clearance Form PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Type or print the business and operator details, answer the questions, and provide descriptions where requested.
3
Gather Required Approval
If hazardous or flammable materials will be stored, obtain the Fire District's written approval of the amount and storage method.
4
Sign And Submit
Provide original signatures and submit the form to the Planning Department at the city address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Clearance Form?: No. The form has no notary block. The applicant signs and dates a certification under penalty of perjury; hazardous-material storage requires written Fire District approval if applicable.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Clearance Form?: Submit the completed form with original signatures to the Planning Department at 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621.
When is this form required?: The form must be completed and approved by the Planning Department before approval of a business license for a business conducted in a residence.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for business and operator details, the business activity, how the home will be used, and information about matters such as deliveries, parking, signs, and storage.

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