Marietta Zoning Div. 712, §712.04 — Type A home occupations (no clients on site) allowed by right; Type B (client visits) require a special use permit. Some uses (kennels, restaurants, day care) prohibited regardless.
Marietta's zoning code distinguishes between Type A (limited) and Type B home occupations. Type A covers work-from-home offices and businesses with no client, customer, or employee visits — permitted by right in all residential districts. Type B requires a special use permit and covers occupations requiring client or employee visits, such as tutoring, music lessons, or arts instruction (limited to 2 students at a time). Prohibited entirely: animal hospitals, auto sales/repair, day care, funeral homes, kennels, lodging services, personal service establishments, restaurants, retail/wholesale shops, special events facilities, and veterinary clinics. All home businesses must comply with the occupation tax certificate requirement from Marietta Business License.
Operating without permit: $100 to $500. Zoning violation: $250+/day. Business license violation: separate penalty.
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