FAQs • City of Azusa • CivicEngage

Can I conduct a business out of my home?: Certain types of small businesses are allowed as home occupations as long as they meet certain criteria. A home occupation business license is required for all such businesses, and can be obtained at the Planning counter.

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Planning

1. How do I find the zoning of my property?: You can find the zoning of your property by calling the Planning Division at (626) 812-5289, or by visiting the Planning Division front counter at 213 E. Foothill Blvd, City Hall West Wing. You can also check the Zoning Map provided by our GIS services.

2. What do I need to do to build a room addition onto my house?: The City has established a simple process for issuing building permits. A brochure and an online application form will soon be available at this website. For now, you can contact the Planning Division at (626) 812-5226 or visit the Planning Division front counter at 213 E. Foothill Blvd.

3. Can I convert my garage into a bedroom?: In most cases, no. The City’s Municipal Code requires single-family homes to have a two-car garage. In some cases, existing garages may be converted as long as a new garage is constructed to replace the converted garage.

4. Do I need a permit to display a sign or banner on my business?: Yes. The location, size, height, and number of signs are regulated by the City’s Municipal Code. Visit the Planning Division counter for an application for a sign. Sign Regulation Handout

5. Can I conduct a business out of my home?: Certain types of small businesses are allowed as home occupations as long as they meet certain criteria. A home occupation business license is required for all such businesses, and can be obtained at the Planning counter.

6. What is a use permit?: A use permit (UP) is a special permit that is reviewed by the City’s Planning Commission for certain types of businesses. The City’s Development Code contains a listing of businesses that require UPs. The Planning Commission bases its decision (to approve or deny a UP) on the specific characteristics of the property in question. For example: is the property large enough to accommodate the proposed business; does the property have enough parking; and does the street that serves the property have the capacity to handle the amount of traffic generated by the proposed business. Development Code