5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Home occupations in unincorporated DeKalb County are regulated under the Zoning Ordinance (Ch. 27) as supplemental use regulations. A business license (Occupational Tax Certificate) is required. Home businesses must be clearly incidental to residential use and not change the character of the neighborhood.
Home occupation signage in unincorporated DeKalb County is restricted. Commercial signs advertising a home business in residential zones are generally prohibited. Only a small non-illuminated nameplate may be permitted. Contact Planning and Sustainability for sign permit requirements.
Customer and delivery traffic to home businesses in unincorporated DeKalb County must not exceed residential norms under Ch. 27. Regular appointment streams, multiple simultaneous clients, or commercial deliveries that alter neighborhood character are restricted or may not qualify for home occupation approval.
Georgia Cottage Food Law (GA Dept of Ag Rule 40-7-19) allows home food producers to sell non-hazardous foods directly to consumers. $50,000 annual revenue cap. License and home kitchen inspection required.
DeKalb County permits home daycares licensed by Georgia DECAL. Family Child Care Learning Home (up to 6 children) permitted in residential zones with state license. Group Home (7-12 children) may require conditional use.
4 cities in DeKalb County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Customer Traffic Restrictions, Signage Rules
3 verified rules • Customer Traffic Restrictions, Signage Rules
3 verified rules • Customer Traffic Restrictions, Signage Rules
3 verified rules • Customer Traffic Restrictions, Signage Rules
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