Commission certifies language amendment creating three-tier home-occupation system
Aug 12, 2026
The commission approved a language amendment to create Tier 1 (no-impact, no permit), Tier 2 (administrative permit), and Tier 3 (conditional use) home-occupation categories intended to simplify permitting, enable more small businesses, and allow some child‑care as administrative permits where state limits apply. The change will be advertised for a 45‑day comment period before Board action.
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On Aug. 12 the Sweetwater County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to certify a language amendment that restructures home‑occupation rules into a three‑tier system intended to simplify permitting and promote entrepreneurship in unincorporated areas.
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