Garland permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential zones if they remain incidental to the dwelling, generate no traffic or noise, and use no more than 25% of floor area.
Garland's Unified Development Code allows home occupations in all residential zoning districts as an accessory use, subject to strict limitations to preserve neighborhood character. The business must be conducted entirely within the dwelling or an enclosed accessory building, must occupy no more than 25% of the floor area, and cannot involve any employees who do not reside in the home. No outside storage of materials, equipment, or stock-in-trade is allowed, and no commercial vehicles over one ton may be parked at the residence. Activities producing noise, vibration, glare, smoke, odor, or electrical interference detectable beyond the property line are prohibited. Retail sales to walk-in customers are not permitted, though incidental sales related to services rendered (such as hair products at an in-home salon) are allowed. Some uses such as auto repair, kennels, restaurants, and medical clinics are expressly prohibited as home occupations.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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