Kim O’Neill ran a medical billing company for years in Chandler, Arizona. When her father became ill, she moved her business into her home. Pretty soon, the city of Chandler was demanding she get a permit, her employees were not allowed on site, she would have to build a parking facility, and get approval from her neighbors.
She finally gave up and shut down her business.
Read the sad story here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-the-city-comes-for-your-home-based-business-1531691394.