Sparta, MI · Kent County
Home Occupation Permit
Home-based business applicants use this permit application to provide property and business details and agree to the Village of Sparta’s home occupation standards.
What this form is
This application is for a home occupation in a dwelling in the Village of Sparta. Applicants provide contact and property details, describe the business, and report its employees, parking, and share of the home used for business. The application asks the signer to affirm compliance with listed standards and requires a scaled floor plan showing the area used for the home occupation.
Who needs it
Residents seeking permission for a home occupation in a dwelling in the Village of Sparta need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; its required scaled floor plan is an attachment, and the applicant simply signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Permit application for the Village of Sparta.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, property, and business details, then review the listed home occupation standards.
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Prepare The Floor Plan
Attach a floor plan of the dwelling, drawn to scale, showing the area to be used for the home occupation.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Home Occupation Permit application request?
- It requests applicant and property information, business name and activities, employee and parking counts, and the percentage of the home used for the business.
- What attachment is required with the application?
- Include a floor plan of the dwelling, drawn to scale, that shows the area to be used for the home occupation.
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary; the required scaled floor plan is an attachment.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit application?
- The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.