Home Business in Davidson County, NC (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Davidson County, North Carolina.
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Zoning & Home Occupation Permits
In unincorporated Davidson County, a home occupation must stay incidental to the residence: it cannot use more than 25% of the dwelling or 500 square feet, whichever is less, and no accessory building or outside storage may be used. A Zoning Permit and health department sign-off are required before starting.
Davidson County Home Occupation Rules
Some RestrictionsDavidson County Zoning Ordinance, § VI.2(E)
Certain accessory uses must meet specific development standards to mitigate potential negative impacts. Only after compliance with the standards described herein has been determined by the Zoning Administrator, shall a Zoning Permit be issued. Otherwise, such accessory uses are prohibited. ... (E) Home Occupation. Customary home occupations are permitted in residential districts where such occu...
Signage Rules
A home occupation in unincorporated Davidson County's residential districts may put up only one sign, and it must be a non-illuminated wall sign no larger than three square feet bearing the business name. A Zoning Permit is required before it goes up.
Davidson County Home Business Sign Limit
Some RestrictionsDavidson County Zoning Ordinance, § VI.5(I)(2)
(I) On-Site Signs, Residential Districts. The following signs may be erected in the RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RS, RM-1, and RM-2 districts in the manner described upon issuance of a Zoning Permit. ... 2) A single, non-illuminated wall sign not exceeding three (3) square feet in area and containing the name of a home occupation may be erected on the lot on which such home occupation is located.
Home Daycare
In unincorporated Davidson County, a small home daycare caring for fewer than six children under 13 for a non-family provider is a permitted by-right use in the county's residential districts. A larger operation, Day Care Home (Large), needs a special use permit from the Board of Adjustment under Article V(I) of the county Zoning Ordinance, which caps staff and requires a fenced play area.
Davidson County Home Daycare Zoning Rule
Some RestrictionsDavidson County Zoning Ordinance, Art. V(I), Standards A-D
A. The daycare occupation shall be that of the landowner, must be owned and operated by the landowner, and landowner must reside in subject home. B. No more than three (3) staff members. C. Play area to be fenced. D. Compliance with the following Staff-to-Child ratios.
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