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.
DeKalb County's home occupation standards (Ch. 27) limit customer and delivery traffic to levels consistent with normal residential use. Businesses with regular appointment-based client visits, delivery traffic, or commercial activity that is noticeably different from neighboring homes may not qualify as an allowable home occupation. Teaching, cosmetology, or other client-service businesses with high traffic may require Special Land Use Permits. Contact Planning and Sustainability (404-371-2155) for pre-application guidance.
Excessive traffic: warning then $100 to $500. Zoning violation: $250+/day. Business relocation may be required.
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