How Do I Avoid Breaking Zoning Laws?

* From Date: Monday, March 12 2007

Are you breaking the law simply by starting a home-based business? Unless you research your city's zoning laws, you will never know if you are in compliance. Zoning laws may be determined by your city or your county, depending on where you live.

Find out which government body maintains

your zoning laws and familiarize yourself with these laws so you will be prepared to deal with any issues that may arise.

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