Customer and client traffic to a home business in Decatur must not exceed what a typical residential use would generate. No appointments generating regular client visits or deliveries that change the character of the neighborhood are permitted. Home occupation standards are enforced under UDO Art. 6.
Decatur's home occupation regulations under UDO Article 6 prohibit customer traffic levels that would change the character of the residential neighborhood. Businesses with regular appointment-based client visits, multiple clients arriving simultaneously, or delivery traffic may not qualify as an allowable home occupation. Teaching or tutoring with more than one or two students at a time may also be restricted. Contact the Planning Division for guidance on specific business types.
Excessive traffic: warning then $100 to $500. Zoning violation: $250+/day. Business relocation may be required.
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