Home Based Businesses (Residential)
A Residential Home Occupation is an occupation or business conducted as a secondary use for gain or profit within a dwelling unit and/or a permitted accessory structure on the same lot by a resident of the dwelling unit or employee or volunteer in compliance with the regulations contained in this By-law. A home occupation may include licensed home day care for six children or less, unlicensed home day care for five children or less; offices; consulting rooms; workrooms; a studio for a teacher of fine art, or academic subjects; a photographer or commercial artist; or other uses of a similar nature which conform to the provisions and standards found in the home occupation regulations; or which the Committee of Adjustment of the City of Sarnia, upon application, permits.
Anyone looking to run a home occupation in a residential area should first view the zoning regulations and consult with City staff.
Once the zoning regulations have been read and the applicant is satisfied that it will be complied with, they are invited to print off the below application and submit it to the Planning and Building Department by mail, using our drop box or visiting Customer Service on the first floor of City Hall.
Applicants may also pick up an application at City Hall Customer Service, or print the form located below. If you’d like to consult with Planning staff at Sarnia City Hall please book an appointment by phone 519-332-0330 or email planning@sarnia.ca.
Home Based Business (Agricultural)
An Agricultural Home Occupation is an occupation or business conducted for gain or profit within a permitted building or structure as an accessory use, by any resident of the farm dwelling unit in compliance with the regulations contained in this bylaw, such as: a carpenter, electrician, welder, machine shop, as well as small tool, equipment repair or small engine repair shop.
Anyone looking to run a home occupation in an agricultural area should first view the zoning regulations and consult with City staff.
Once the zoning regulations have been read and the applicant is satisfied that it will be complied with, they are invited to print off the below application and submit it to the Planning and Building Department by mail, using our drop box or visiting Customer Service on the 1st floor of City Hall.
Applicants may also pick up an application at City Hall Customer Service, or print the form located below. If you’d like to consult with Planning staff at Sarnia City Hall please book an appointment by phone 519-332-0330 or email planning@sarnia.ca.
Home Occupation Permits
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