6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Unincorporated Gwinnett allows home occupations as accessory use in residential zones (RA-200, R-100, R-TH, RM) subject to UDO standards. Must be clearly secondary to residential use, conducted by residents only, with no outside employees working on-site and no exterior evidence of business activity.
Gwinnett UDO generally prohibits exterior signage for home occupations in unincorporated residential zones. The home-based business must produce no exterior evidence of its operation, meaning no business signs, window displays, or advertising visible from the street.
Home occupations in unincorporated Gwinnett must not generate traffic, parking demand, or deliveries exceeding normal residential levels. Excessive client visits can trigger zoning enforcement action.
Georgia Cottage Food License issued by GA Department of Agriculture allows sale of approved low-risk home-baked goods, jams, candies, and similar items. Gwinnett County home occupation rules apply; state license is the primary authority.
Georgia DECAL (Department of Early Care and Learning) licenses home-based childcare. Family Child Care Learning Homes (3-6 children) and Group Child Care Learning Homes (7-12) are regulated at the state level, with state preemption of many local restrictions.
Unincorporated Gwinnett County permits customary home occupations under UDO § 230-130.3.Q, but only by family members residing in the home, with no exterior business evidence or signage, no group assembly, no on-site sales, and no increase in traffic or parking, plus a required Occupation Tax Certificate.
4 cities in Gwinnett County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
5 verified rules • Cottage Food Operations, Customer Traffic Restrictions
5 verified rules • Cottage Food Operations, Customer Traffic Restrictions
5 verified rules • Cottage Food Operations, Customer Traffic Restrictions
5 verified rules • Cottage Food Operations, Customer Traffic Restrictions
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