Hi Mike. I used to work as a county planner in Colorado(zoning, code enforcement, etc). Customer service varies greatly within all government agencies. The service increases substantially if you set up an appointment and speak with someone in person. If that doesn't work get the planning manager or community development director involved. From what you have said I believe the person you talked with was mistaken. Here's another thought, how about getting a PO box for your business address - it's mobile after all, and this may help with the business license paperwork. Don't be afraid to get employees in the agency involved with your case - they are their to help you. If one of them holds a different opinion just move on to another employee - preferably up the latter. You may need to provide them with the property location you envision working at for zoning purposes - possibly with a letter of approval from the property owner. In short, there are certainly ways through this and you may have to educate yourself on the land use regulations in order to prove your case. Once you get the approval be sure to remember the employee's name and date / time you talked with them - just in case the problem arises again.

Good luck.

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