Davidson County home occupation rules limit customer visits to 3 per hour and 6 per day. Home businesses must not create excessive traffic, noise, or other disturbances in the residential neighborhood.
Metro Code home occupation permit conditions limit customer visits to 3 per hour maximum and 6 per day maximum throughout Davidson County. Home businesses may not generate excessive traffic in the neighborhood. Clients must park in lawful spaces — no creation of traffic congestion or parking problems. Commercial delivery volumes should not indicate a business operation to neighbors. The overall requirement is that the home occupation not create any disturbance distinguishable from normal residential activity. Metro Codes investigates violations upon neighbor complaint.
Exceeding traffic limits or creating disturbances: citation + possible permit revocation.
Davidson County, TN
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