City Council advances home occupation ordinance, tables debate pending staff input
City Council · Meeting of April 14, 2026
SALEM — City Council advances home occupation ordinance, votes unanimously to keep in committee. Chair Andrew W. Varela presented a draft replacing current restrictions to allow home-based businesses including visual artists, writers, recording studios, and licensed professionals.
Councillors raised enforcement questions about space usage verification, parking requirements in urban areas, and distinguishing home occupation from larger small businesses. The Council directed Varela to compile questions for the building commissioner, city solicitor, and health agent before advancing the measure.
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Source: the City Council meeting of April 14, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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