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What the report says about zoning in Wood County

Home occupation permit required:: Varies
Details:: No permit required for Kivirist-qualifying home bakers or Pickle Bill sellers. Wood County may have local zoning home occupation requirements. No Wood County-specific cottage food ordinance found.
Home kitchen:: Two pathways: (1) Pickle Bill (§97.29(2)(b)2): home-canned pickles and acidified vegetables/fruits (pH ≤ 4.6) sold at community events or farmers markets, capped at $5,000/year. (2) Kivirist court order: home bakers of good character may sell nonhazardous shelf-stable baked goods direct to consumer at low volume without a license. 2024 Court of Appeals decision clarified Kivirist does NOT extend to unbaked goods (chocolates, fudge, candy).

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 Wood 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.