AGPROfessionals Helps Preserve Home-Based Business Rights in Weld County
When zoning updates are proposed, even small wording changes can have big impacts on landowners, residents, and entrepreneurs. That’s why the AGPROfessionals Land Use and Planning team stays actively engaged with local county staff and boards to help ensure zoning codes remain fair, balanced, and business-friendly.
Earlier this year, proposed updates to Weld County’s Zoning Code (Ordinance 2025-11, Chapter 23) appeared to unintentionally eliminate “home businesses” as a permitted use in several residential zone districts (R-2 through R-5). Our team immediately recognized the potential impact this could have on hundreds of small business owners who work from their homes.
After a careful review, we submitted formal comments to the Weld County Planning Commission highlighting the omission and its implications. We wrote:
“We appreciate the Planning Department’s efforts to modernize the code, but removing home businesses from residential zone districts was not discussed in prior work sessions. We believe homeowners should retain this zoning permit option.”
Following our feedback, the Planning Commission directed staff to revisit the draft language. The result: home businesses were reinstated as a permitted use in all residential zones before the ordinance advanced to the Board of County Commissioners.
This collaboration underscores AGPROfessionals’ commitment to proactive engagement and advocacy on behalf of our clients and communities.
Our team will continue monitoring the remaining stages of the ordinance review to ensure Weld County’s updated zoning code supports residents, landowners, and small business operators alike.
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AGPROfessionals provides zoning and permitting expertise across multiple counties and jurisdictions. Whether you’re establishing a new business, expanding facilities, or relocating operations, our experts are here to guide you through the process, ensuring every project meets local requirements and advances smoothly.
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