Home Occupation Application Revised 6-2016-TD 6-2016Revised TD
HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT APPLICATION $35.00 Annually
In accordance with City of Schertz Ordinance 87-S-1, I request that I be authorized to operate a home
occupation business. I understand that:
This application must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Development and/or Chief
Inspector.
If this application is approved, I will be required to pay an annual permit fee of ($35.00) as stated
in the current fee schedule; permits expire December 31 of each year. This payment will be due in
January of each year as long as I operate a home occupation.
If I change the home occupation, I will be required to submit a new application for the new home
occupation.
If and when I cease to operate the occupation, I will be required to submit a new application for
the new home occupation.
A person having an approved home occupation permit may display a nameplate on the face of the
building or porch. Then nameplate may certain only the name of the person. It shall be attached directly
to, and parallel to the face of the building or porch. It shall not exceed one (1) square foot in area, shall
not be illuminated in any way, and shall project not more than six (6) inches beyond the building or porch.
This is the only form of advertising sign authorized. No permit is required.
A home occupation is defined as; Any occupation or activity carried on by a member or members
of the immediate family, residing on the premises, in connection with which there is no advertising sign
used other a personal family name plate not more than one (1) square foot in area, or no display that will
indicate from the exterior that the building is being used in part of any purpose other than that of
dwelling; there is no commodity sold upon the premises; no person is employed other than a member of
the immediate family residing on the premises; and no mechanical equipment is used except of a type that
is similar in character to that normally used for purely domestic or household purposes or mechanical that
may be used in conjunction with the home occupation cited in Article XXVI, Section 4.2, Zoning
Ordinance 87-S-1.
To support my application, the enclosed information is provided.
____________________________________________ ____________________
Signature of Applicant Date
For official use only: Permit #: __________________Paid Date: __________________
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
INSPECTIONS DIVISION
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY
BLDG #1
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154-1634
6-2016Revised TD
Home Occupation Permit Application
Complete name, address and phone number of applicant: _______________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Do you own or rent the property at the above address? __________________________________
Complete description of home occupation to be performed: ______________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Name and relationship of person(s) to be employed in the home occupation:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Are there any state or federal license, permits, etc required to perform this home occupation? If so,
specify. ________________________________________________________________________
Estimated additional street parking that will be required to support this home occupation:
______________________________________________________________________________
Will the home occupation be performed with in the residence, garage, or separate building?
Specify. ______________________________________________________________________
From the facility being used, what is the shortest distance from the facility to the nearest property line
(neighbor)?
______________________________________________________________________________
To the best of your knowledge, do any property owners on either side of you property oppose your house
occupation? Have you discuss you proposed home occupation with these property owners?
______________________________________________________________________________
Please provide the number of days per week you will operate your homes occupation, specific days, and
the normal operating hours each days: ______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Has the City of Schertz ever denied you authorization for a home occupation? If so, when?
______________________________________________________________________________
Please use the space below and the backside for any additional information that will support your
application. Use additional pages if required. _________________________________________
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
INSPECTION DIVISION
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY
BLDG#1
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154-1634
(210)619-1750, FAX (210) 619-1769