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Porterville council allows contested home-occupation license to continue, orders compliance steps
Summary
After a contested public hearing, the council voted 4-1 to retain Elida Suarez’s home-occupation business license but directed code enforcement to issue specific written compliance instructions and timelines rather than revoke the permit.
The Porterville City Council on Nov. 20 decided not to revoke a home-occupation business license despite a staff recommendation and multiple neighborhood complaints, instead voting 4-1 to keep the license while directing staff to issue a compliance-and-improvement plan.
Staff presented a timeline of inspections and written notices alleging that the business at 1910 West Putnam Avenue exceeded conditions allowed for home occupations under Porterville Municipal Code section 15.12, citing…
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