Summary
A new $100 two-year fee for people running small businesses from home — pet groomers, salons, consultants — passed 5-2. Critics called it unenforceable overreach; supporters called it a fair cost of inspections that protect neighbors.
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Last discussed Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Break-even fee designed to cover inspection costs, not generate revenue.
Neighbors protected from parking and nuisance impacts of unregulated home businesses.
Home entrepreneurs who now pay $100 to legally operate small businesses from home.
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