Home Occupations
Operating a business from your home in Custer County requires filing a Notice of Home Occupation with Planning & Zoning. Home occupations allow residents to run small businesses while maintaining the residential character of neighborhoods.
Documents Under Review
The Planning & Zoning website and documents are currently under review. For the most current zoning documents and regulations, please contact the Planning & Zoning Office at 719-783-2669 or email Pzdirector@custercounty-co.gov.
What is a Home Occupation?
A home occupation is a business or commercial activity conducted entirely within a dwelling or accessory structure on a residential property, operated by residents of that property. Home occupations are subject to specific regulations to ensure they remain compatible with residential neighborhoods.
General Requirements
All home occupations must comply with the following requirements as outline in the Custer County Zoning Resolution.
Operational Standards
- Business must be conducted by residents of the property
- No external evidence of business activity
- No noise, vibration, smoke, dust, or odor beyond the property line
- No outdoor storage of materials or equipment
- Parking must be accommodated on-site
Employee & Customer Limits
- Limited number of non-resident employees (varies by occupation)
- Customer/client visits by appointment only
- No retail sales on premises (unless specifically permitted)
- No change to residential character of property
Signage & Advertising
- Limited or no on-premise signage
- Sign regulations per zoning district
- Business name may be listed on mailbox or door
- No billboards or off-premise signs
Registered Home Occupations
The following home occupations are currently registered with Custer County Planning & Zoning
| Name | Phone Number | Address | Business Type | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Derek and Michelle Brixey
|
719-783-3061 | 24415 Hwy 96 West | Taxidermy Business | 05/23/2012 |
|
Tom Davis
|
682 County Road 278 | Chiropractor | 07/30/2012 | |
|
Lucas Golob
|
719-784-0572 | 318 County Road 395 | A&A Satellite (Direct tv, Dish Network, and Wild Blue) | 02/22/2012 |
|
Lucas Golob
|
719-784-0572 | 318 County Road 395 | Gunsmithing and Firearms | 02/22/2012 |
|
Bruce Griffin
Griffin Hay Farm LLC
|
719-783-2968 | 1500 County Road 125 | Sale and Installation of Custom Closet and Storage Systems | 01/02/2013 |
|
Jeffery and Pamela Holberg
|
719-429-3008 | 515 Haven Road | Graphic Printing | 06/17/2017 |
|
Gary W and Renee H Johnson
|
719-783-2493 | 640 County Road 356 | Internet Based Laser Engraving, CNC Miling and Wood Milling | 06/12/2018 |
|
Theodore and Katherine Johnson
|
719-285-3600 | 455 Howe Road | Large and Small Dog Grooming | 12/01/2015 |
|
Andrew and Rebecca Kagan
|
719-783-0387 | 555 Ernest Avenue | Storage and Maintenance company equipment | 01/26/2012 |
|
Eric and Shelly Larson
|
707-575-5454 | 750 Airway | Graphic Design | 05/03/2021 |
|
Caroline Little
Jeff Curry
|
719-783-3736 | 82 County Road 321 | Small Cabins | 03/16/2005 |
|
Maynard Mast
|
937-798-9116 | 54300 Hwy 69 | Custom Cabinetry | 01/06/2020 |
|
James Oldendorf
|
719-783-9527 | 5106 County Road 323 | Portable Building for Resale | 01/27/2014 |
|
Neal and Rebecca Olson
|
719-783-0299 | 402 Arroyo Ave | Automobile engines, Repair and Rebuild | 06/27/2018 |
|
Cord and Penn Parmenter
|
719-783-2917 | 12746 County Road 255 | Greenhouse | 12/09/2014 |
|
James Phelps
|
719-458-9996 | 200 Rosita Way | Law Enforcement and Government Consulting | 10/19/2020 |
|
Joseph and Ruth Raber
|
719-431-3137 | 501 Range View Drive | Leather Work | 07/31/2012 |
|
Janice Reid
|
951-306-2672 | 2405 Lope Loop | Small Business bookkeeping and payroll service | 08/14/2013 |
|
David and Hope Taylor
|
719-783-9721 | 2283 County Road 323 | Home Office, Telephone, DSL internet, Filing, Counseling, walks on premises | 06/01/2006 |
|
Claire Walker
|
719-207-3724 | 470 Marcy Lane | Fiber artist and Writer | 03/14/2006 |
|
Gary and Susan Welty
Lifted Spirits Creations, LLC
|
719-214-8609 | 372 Silver Circle Dr | Portraits, artwork, craft | 03/31/2014 |
|
Roland Williams
|
5605 County Road 125 | Consultation for green construction and medical and no profit organizations | 05/17/2005 | |
|
Sarah and Randy Woods
|
719-783-2148 | 578 Drunk Horse Lane | Home Consultation and Office work | 08/25/2006 |
|
Merle and Leah Yoder
|
719-371-8125 | 1466 County Road 160 | 07/22/2021 | |
|
Jason and Naomi Yoder
|
719-783-9045 | 67725 Hwy 69 | Counseling | 04/29/2013 |
|
Rebekeh and Robert Ziarnick
|
719-783-0788 | 445 Ernest Ave | Home Based Art-Refurbished tables and chairs | 03/12/2018 |
B
Derek and Michelle Brixey
Business Type
Taxidermy Business
Phone Number
Address
24415 Hwy 96 West
Start Date
May 23, 2012
D
Tom Davis
Business Type
Chiropractor
Address
682 County Road 278
Start Date
July 30, 2012
G
Lucas Golob
Business Type
A&A Satellite (Direct tv, Dish Network, and Wild Blue)
Phone Number
Address
318 County Road 395
Start Date
February 22, 2012
Lucas Golob
Business Type
Gunsmithing and Firearms
Phone Number
Address
318 County Road 395
Start Date
February 22, 2012
Bruce Griffin
Griffin Hay Farm LLC
Business Type
Sale and Installation of Custom Closet and Storage Systems
Phone Number
Address
1500 County Road 125
Start Date
January 2, 2013
H
Jeffery and Pamela Holberg
Business Type
Graphic Printing
Phone Number
Address
515 Haven Road
Start Date
June 17, 2017
J
Gary W and Renee H Johnson
Business Type
Internet Based Laser Engraving, CNC Miling and Wood Milling
Phone Number
Address
640 County Road 356
Start Date
June 12, 2018
Theodore and Katherine Johnson
Business Type
Large and Small Dog Grooming
Phone Number
Address
455 Howe Road
Start Date
December 1, 2015
K
Andrew and Rebecca Kagan
Business Type
Storage and Maintenance company equipment
Phone Number
Address
555 Ernest Avenue
Start Date
January 26, 2012
L
Eric and Shelly Larson
Business Type
Graphic Design
Phone Number
Address
750 Airway
Start Date
May 3, 2021
Caroline Little
Jeff Curry
Business Type
Small Cabins
Phone Number
Address
82 County Road 321
Start Date
March 16, 2005
M
Maynard Mast
Business Type
Custom Cabinetry
Phone Number
Address
54300 Hwy 69
Start Date
January 6, 2020
O
James Oldendorf
Business Type
Portable Building for Resale
Phone Number
Address
5106 County Road 323
Start Date
January 27, 2014
Neal and Rebecca Olson
Business Type
Automobile engines, Repair and Rebuild
Phone Number
Address
402 Arroyo Ave
Start Date
June 27, 2018
P
Cord and Penn Parmenter
Business Type
Greenhouse
Phone Number
Address
12746 County Road 255
Start Date
December 9, 2014
James Phelps
Business Type
Law Enforcement and Government Consulting
Phone Number
Address
200 Rosita Way
Start Date
October 19, 2020
R
Joseph and Ruth Raber
Business Type
Leather Work
Phone Number
Address
501 Range View Drive
Start Date
July 31, 2012
Janice Reid
Business Type
Small Business bookkeeping and payroll service
Phone Number
Address
2405 Lope Loop
Start Date
August 14, 2013
T
David and Hope Taylor
Business Type
Home Office, Telephone, DSL internet, Filing, Counseling, walks on premises
Phone Number
Address
2283 County Road 323
Start Date
June 1, 2006
W
Claire Walker
Business Type
Fiber artist and Writer
Phone Number
Address
470 Marcy Lane
Start Date
March 14, 2006
Gary and Susan Welty
Lifted Spirits Creations, LLC
Business Type
Portraits, artwork, craft
Phone Number
Address
372 Silver Circle Dr
Start Date
March 31, 2014
Roland Williams
Business Type
Consultation for green construction and medical and no profit organizations
Address
5605 County Road 125
Start Date
May 17, 2005
Sarah and Randy Woods
Business Type
Home Consultation and Office work
Phone Number
Address
578 Drunk Horse Lane
Start Date
August 25, 2006
Y
Merle and Leah Yoder
Business Type
Phone Number
Address
1466 County Road 160
Start Date
July 22, 2021
Jason and Naomi Yoder
Business Type
Counseling
Phone Number
Address
67725 Hwy 69
Start Date
April 29, 2013
Z
Rebekeh and Robert Ziarnick
Business Type
Home Based Art-Refurbished tables and chairs
Phone Number
Address
445 Ernest Ave
Start Date
March 12, 2018
File a Notice
Download and submit the Notice of Home Occupation form.
Questions?
Not sure if your business qualifies as a home occupation?
Planning & Zoning:
719-783-2669
Pzdirector@custercounty-co.gov
Office Hours:
Monday — Thursday
8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Prohibited Activities
The following are generally NOT permitted as home occupations:
- Auto repair shops
- Kennels or animal boarding
- Retail stores open to public
- Restaurants or food service
- Manufacturing facilities