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Important information for Home Based Business Licenses

This application has three types of businesses/occupations. To help you know which type your business falls under please see the following brief descriptions. Each one has specific regulations outside the general regulations. Please see the most current Home-Based Business Ordinance for more details. If your business falls under the Home Occupation type, you are still welcome to apply for a Home-Based Business if you desire.
  • General regulations for all Licenses
  • Home Occupation Registration
  • Home Based Business License
  • Extended Home-Based Business License
  • Exempt from requirements to obtain a business license
  • Business License is not required
  • Repair or Service of vehicles, equipment, small motors, and appliances
  • Prohibited Residential Businesses
  • Other
See section 6 of ordinance for all.
- Provide off-street parking for all employees (in addition to required parking for the dwelling)
- Business hours of operation 7 am-7 pm
- Not generate additional traffic between 6 am to 8 pm
- License valid from July 1 to June 30
NO FEE
- One or less employees that don’t reside at the business location.
- No impact outside the residential home (ex. no storing of equipment, products, etc. outside of the home).
- Business is contained entirely within residential property and associated buildings.
- No additional traffic (non-residential type deliveries, shipping, customers.)
- Prohibits selling of goods.
$20.00 fee
- Employ up to 5 individuals who do not reside on the property.
- Does not generate traffic in excess of 10 vehicles per day (excluding residential-type deliveries)
- Provide off-street parking for employees and customers.
$125 fee
- Application must be approved by the majority of the City Council
- Employs 6-8 employees
- Notice provided to property owners within 1,000 foot radius of the business address
- 1-acre minimum requirement
- Parking requirements
- Fencing requirements
- No other expanded Home Based Business within a 1,000-foot radius of the business address
- Does not generate traffic in excess of 10 vehicles per day (excluding residential type deliveries)
- Site Plan Required
- Prohibited to operate as an Expanded Home-Based Business for over a year.
(see section 4. of ordinance)
In-home instruction and Daycares in accordance with 8.2, Garage/Yard sales, Agriculture-Animals, Agriculture-Food, Agriculture- Equipment, Minor (Under 18 yrs. old) Operated Business.
For the first year of a business operating in any location
See all at section 8.1. of ordinance
- All service and repair must be worked on within a building or structure.
- Inspections are required at the expense of the applicant.
(Businesses not Allowed)
See section 5. of ordinance

Register your business with the State of Utah: You may need to register your home-based business with the state of Utah. You can find more information about business registration on the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code website: Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code

Follow tax regulations: Ensure that you understand and comply with any tax regulations related to operating a home-based business. The Utah State Tax Commission website can provide you with information on state tax requirements: Utah State Tax Commission

Obtain necessary insurance: Consider contacting an insurance agent to discuss whether you need any additional insurance coverage for your home-based business.

Some types pf businesses require a fire inspection from the Tooele County Fire Marshal. Your application will be reviewed and you will be contacted if your business requires an inspection

Refunds shall only be permitted when no City work has been performed in connection with the fee, unless expressly set forth herein. Exceptions may be approved by the City Council in exceptional circumstances. Credit card fees and fees charged by or collected for another government entity shall not be refunded.

View city ordinance: Home Based Business
-If you have any questions please call, text or email Jamie Olson (801)725-5096 info@lakepoint.gov