Home Business in Gordon County, GA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Gordon County, Georgia.
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Zoning & Home Occupation Permits
In unincorporated Gordon County, a home occupation is permitted in a lawfully established dwelling unit in any zoning district where residential uses are permissible. It needs a Gordon County business license, cannot use more than thirty (30) percent of one floor, and cannot be run from an accessory building or use outside storage.
Home Occupation Zoning in Unincorporated Gordon County
Some RestrictionsGordon County Unified Land Development Code § 5.01.02
A.A home occupation is permissible in a lawfully established dwelling unit in any zoning district where residential uses are permissible. All home occupations shall meet the standards set forth in Section 5.01.02. ... A.All home occupations shall have a business license from Gordon County. ... C.The home occupation shall be clearly incidental to the residential use of the dwelling.D.The use of ...
Customer Traffic Restrictions
In unincorporated Gordon County, no home business involving on-site visits by customers can operate between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Employees are limited to the residents of the dwelling, and the business can use up to two (2) commercial vehicles, parked only in the rear yard on a paved surface.
Home Business Customer Visits in Unincorporated Gordon County
Some RestrictionsGordon County Unified Land Development Code § 5.01.02
B.Employees of the home occupation shall be limited to the residents of the dwelling. ... H.The home occupation shall not constitute a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood, as evidenced by the use of machinery or equipment that produces noise, smoke, odor, vibration, or electrical interference, the instruction or teaching of performing arts such as voice or music, or any other objectionable...
Home Daycare
In unincorporated Gordon County, a family day care home for fewer than seven (7) children is permitted in the A-1, RA-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, O-1, C-C, C-G and C-H districts. A group day care home for seven to eighteen children is permitted in the same districts except R-3. Both need 100 square feet of fenced outdoor play area per child and an off-street drop-off.
Home Day Care Zoning in Unincorporated Gordon County
Some RestrictionsGordon County Unified Land Development Code § 4.03.12
2.Group Day Care Homes, nursery schools, and private preschools or Pre-K schools providing care or teaching for at least seven (7) and not more than eighteen (18) children are permissible in the A-1, RA-1, R-1, R-2, O-I, C-C, C-G, and C-H zoning districts.3.Family Day Care Homes, nursery schools, and private preschools or Pre-K schools providing care or teaching for less than seven (7) children...
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