Home businesses in Knoxville must not generate customer traffic exceeding normal residential levels. Retail sales and frequent client visits are restricted.
Knoxville's home occupation rules limit commercial traffic at residential properties. Businesses must not generate traffic, parking, or commercial activity beyond normal residential levels. Walk-in retail sales from the home are generally not allowed. Businesses requiring frequent customer visits should operate from commercial locations. Internet-based businesses, consulting, and remote work are ideal home occupation uses.
Excessive commercial traffic results in zoning enforcement and potential orders to cease or relocate the business.
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