Huntsville allows home occupations as accessory uses in residential zones under the zoning ordinance. Businesses must be incidental to the dwelling, conducted by residents, and not alter the residential character of the property.
Under Ala. Code 11-52-1 zoning authority, Huntsville permits home occupations with standards including: operation by occupants only, no more than one non-resident employee, no outside storage of materials, no retail customer traffic beyond normal residential patterns, and no equipment visible from the street. Home occupation permits are issued by Planning. Certain uses like auto repair, kennels, and manufacturing are prohibited.
Notice of violation with cure period. Continued operation can result in zoning court citations and fines up to 500 dollars per day.
Huntsville, AL
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Huntsville, AL
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Huntsville, AL
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Huntsville, AL
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Huntsville, AL
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Huntsville, AL
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