Provo's home occupation ordinance requires the following:
-A home business may employ only those who live at the residence.
-It cannot take up more than 25 percent of the total floor area of the home.
-Inventory and supplies for the business cannot take up more than 50 percent of the business area.
-Display of customer services or sale of goods, wares and merchandise is prohibited.
-Signs or other advertising are generally prohibited.
-The business can't require mechanical or electrical apparatus, tools or equipment not normally used in a home.
-Maintenance, service or equipment vehicles or vehicles bearing advertising associated with the business must be garaged or stored in a building or structure.
-The business can't generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic greater than that customarily associated with the area.
-It can't require municipal or utility services in excess of those customarily provided for residential uses.
-It cannot alter the residential character of the premises visually or acoustically or cause television or radio interference.
-It must meet other requirements established by the Planning Commission.
-It must have a permit that is renewed annually.
-Businesses that gross less than $10,000 per year must obtain a $20 home occupation permit. Businesses that gross over $10,000 per year must obtain a business license, but do not have to have a home occupation permit.