Land Use & Zoning

A Florida zoning ordinance prohibits the operation of a home-based business that involves customer visits to the property. A licensed massage therapist who operates from her home would:

ABe protected from zoning restrictions as a licensed professional
BNeed to obtain a variance or special exception to legally operate with client visits✓ Correct
CBe exempt since massage is a healthcare service
DNeed only register her home business with the city

Explanation

Zoning ordinances governing home occupations typically restrict activities that generate customer traffic to the property. A massage therapist seeing clients at home would likely violate customer visit restrictions in residential zones.

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