Duluth allows home occupations in residential zones as accessory use under the Unified Development Code. Business must be clearly incidental to residential use, conducted by residents only, with no exterior evidence of the business.
Home occupations are permitted as accessory uses in R-100, R-75, and RM zoning districts, subject to standards in the Duluth UDC. The business must be secondary to the dwelling's residential purpose, use no more than 25% of floor area, and employ only residents of the home. No outdoor storage of materials or equipment permitted. Gwinnett County occupation tax certificate required in addition to any Duluth business license.
Code enforcement issues notice to comply; continued violation may result in fines up to $1,000 per day and citation to Municipal Court.
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