Happy Hour for Home Occupationists

If you operate your business out of your home, you probably have a "Home Occupation" according to local zoning codes. Here's an opportunity to network and get a roadmap of the zoning code's landmines.

First, we'll mix and mingle at this architecturally edgy new Ballard lounge. Then I'm make a short presentation featuring the 10 tips you need to know to comply with the Seattle zoning code for Home Occupations. I'll also have zoning code information on hand for surrounding the communities. There will be an opportunity for Q & A. Then, why not stick around for Tuesday night Trivia at the BalMar!?

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  Posted by Keith Gormezano, Seattle, Washington | May 08, 2008

  Understanding the zoning requirements to operate a home occupation is useful information for those of us (like many of my clients who work at home and receive visitors or frequent deliveries.)

  One of my relatives had to shut down their gourmet cooking school because they were in a single family zone. Bellevue and Redmond are very strict about this issue. I think that they both tax you on the square footage used.

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  Posted by Elizabeth Bowman, Seattle, Washington | May 08, 2008

  Hi Lauren-

  This is a great topic. I can't make it on Tuesday. Will you be offering this session again?

  Thanks! -Elizabeth
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  Posted by Lauren E Hirt, Seattle, Washington | May 08, 2008

  Hi Elizabeth,

  This is my first time to hold an event on this topic, but I'm open to holding it again. Thanks for letting me know that you're interested!

  Lauren
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  Posted by Krisha CatZen, Seattle, Washington | May 13, 2008

  I second the nomination for another session. All my clients have day jobs, which means I have to teach classes in the evenings to fit their schedules. Can you offer this at a lunch hour or on the weekend?
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  Posted by Leila Anasazi, Seattle, Washington | May 13, 2008

  Oh cripes. I was so thrilled with the topic of your presentation that I never bothered to study the time you were hosting the event. I can't get there before 6:30 what with a commute plus Ballard parking and all, so uh, maybe next time :-(

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  Posted by Kathleen Whalen MS AOM, Seattle, Washington | May 13, 2008

  My colleagues and I are looking for a house to rent that is zoned commercial for a new expanded practice. It sounds like you will have the zoning maps for the area, how fabulous. Great class topic.
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  Posted by Lauren E Hirt, Seattle, Washington | May 13, 2008

  Hi Krisha,

  You make a good point. Having a second class during "work hours" is a good idea. I'll kick that around for the next time.

  Lauren
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  Posted by Lauren E Hirt, Seattle, Washington | May 13, 2008

  Hello Kathleen,

  Nice segue. I would love to have a class for those looking for spaced in commercial zones, if there is enough interest.

  Seattle has five different commercial zones and they all have different development standards. I can show business owners which zones they would be allowed to operate in and where those zones are in the city, which helps to narrow down your search immensely.

  Thanks for your comment! Please let me know if you would like a little consulting in the meantime.

  Lauren
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  Posted by Amy Woidtke (woid-key), Greater Seattle, Washington | May 13, 2008

  Looking forward to meeting you all. I see some faces I haven't met yet!

  I work from home so it will be interesting to learn about these zoning ruley things.

  I might have to leave just a wee bit early...but I'll be there for most of it!

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