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Tuolumne County Cottage Food Updates

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What the report says about zoning in Tuolumne County

Home occupation permit required:: Yes
Details:: Tuolumne County Ordinance 200 (Title 17, §17.52.240) requires registration or permit from Environmental Health Division before operation. County zoning explicitly states cottage food operations are NOT considered home occupations. Class A: registration + self-certification. Class B: food facility permit required. If within City of Sonora, separate city business license required. Contact Tuolumne County Environmental Health: 48 Yaney Avenue, Sonora CA 95370, (209) 533-5633. Do not start operations until receiving approval.
Home kitchen:: Class A (direct sales only, up to $75,000/yr): registration with Tuolumne County Environmental Health Division, self-certification checklist. Class B (direct + indirect sales, up to $150,000/yr): permit required from county EH, routine inspections. Only approved CDPH cottage food list items allowed. If selling within City of Sonora, contact city at (209) 532-3508. Must comply with CA Health & Safety Code Ch. 11.5.

Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.

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Zoning rules & home kitchen setup

u/Crosodo Community Team·6/22/2026·0 views

Local zoning and permits are often the trickiest part of home baking in Tuolumne County. Discuss home occupation permits, HOA rules, health department visits, kitchen inspections, and what the planning office actually said when you called. Share your experience — not legal advice.