Home businesses in Atlanta may have clients by appointment only. Continuous retail traffic, walk-in customers, or large group meetings are not permitted under §158-104's home occupation standards.
Atlanta's home occupation rules under §158-104 require the residential character to be preserved. That generally means no more than a few scheduled appointments per day, no simultaneous multi-client meetings, and no signage inviting walk-in trade. Tutoring, music lessons, and personal services (such as hair stylists with a single chair) are examples that can comply if appointments are spread out. Fitness boot camps, group therapy, or small retail shops typically cannot. Parking must be accommodated on-site for most visitors to avoid neighborhood disruption, and the home occupation cannot be used to circumvent the STR ordinance.
Zoning violations under Ch. 158; city may require an end to in-person appointments if traffic patterns exceed residential character.
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