The City of Lake Mary requires that any resident who plans to operate a business out of their home obtain a Home Occupation Permit before doing so. To apply for a permit, click here and carefully read the terms and conditions of operating a home business in a residential neigborhood within the City of Lake Mary. After you finish reviewing the city code, click here for an application.

The Timacuan covenants also require that certain conditions be met in order to operate a business out of your residence. These conditions are as follows:

8.38.1 Home Businesses

No trade or business may be conducted in or from any Residence, except that an owner or occupant residing in a Residence may conduct business activities within the Residence so long as:

1. The existence or operation of the business activity is not apparent or detectable by sight, sound, or smell from outside the Residence; 
   

2. The business activity conforms to all zoning requirements for the Property; 
   

3. The business activity does not involve persons coming onto the Property who do not reside in the Property or door-to-door solicitation of residents of the Property; 
   

4. The business activity is consistent with the residential character of the Property and does not constitute a nuisance, or a hazardous or offensive use, or threaten the security or safety or threaten the security of the other residents of the Property, as determined in the sole discretion of the Board; 
   

5. The business complies with all requirements of city codes and ordinances.