Dalton City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VIII

HOME OCCUPATIONS5

Footnotes:

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 24-02, §§ 2(Att. 1), 5, adopted January 8, 2024, renumbered the former Art. VII, §§ 7-1—7-4 as Art. VIII, §§ 8-1—8-4. The historical notation has been retained with the amended provisions for reference purposes. See Code Comparative Table for full accounting.

8-1.- Purpose and intent of article.

It is the purpose and intent of this article:

8-1-1

To protect residential areas from the potentially adverse effects of commercial activities associated with home occupations;

8-1-2

To allow residents the reasonable opportunity to use their dwelling for the production of or supplementation of family income;

8-1-3

To establish performance criteria and development standards for home occupations.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 1, 6-19-2023; Ord. No. 24-02, § 5, 1-8-2024)

8-2. - Performance criteria.

Home occupations shall be allowed only if:

8-2-1

Incidental to the use of the premises as a dwelling;

8-2-2

Compatible with residential use;

8-2-3

No exterior alterations which affect the residential character of the property are necessary.

8-2-4

The use is limited in extent.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 1, 6-19-2023; Ord. No. 24-02, § 5, 1-8-2024)

8-3. - Standards.

In addition to the requirements of the definition of home occupation set forth in article II of this ordinance, the following standards shall apply to all proposed home occupations:

8-3-1

Home occupations shall not include the employment of any person not otherwise residing upon the premises;

8-3-2

All retail sales upon the premises shall be prohibited, except for products or goods fabricated or produced at the premises as a result of the home occupation;

8-3-3

All home occupations shall be conducted within the enclosed living area, including basement, if any, of the dwelling provided that no more than 25 percent of the total enclosed square footage of the dwelling may be used in furtherance of a home occupation;

8-3-4

No products, materials, equipment, fixtures, or machinery fabricated or used in the home occupation may be visible from the exterior of the dwelling;

8-3-5

No alteration of the residential appearance of the dwelling shall occur;

8-3-6

No entrance to the dwelling shall be used exclusively for the home occupation;

8-3-7

No increased traffic flow or increased on or off-street parking shall occur;

8-3-8

No hazardous or other materials or equipment adverse to the public health, welfare, safety shall be used in the home occupation;

8-3-9

No increased noise, glare, vibration, fumes, odors, or electrical interference shall occur;

8-3-10

Not more than one non-commercially licensed or titled vehicle with a carrying capacity of no more than one ton shall be used in the home occupation. No commercially licensed or titled vehicles shall be used in the home occupation.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 1, 6-19-2023; Ord. No. 24-02, § 5, 1-8-2024)

8-4. - No permit required; enforcement.

No permit is required to establish a home occupation. Enforcement of compliance with the criteria and standards set forth herein shall be by the zoning administrator.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 1, 6-19-2023; Ord. No. 24-02, § 5, 1-8-2024)

Dalton City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VIII

HOME OCCUPATIONS5

Footnotes:

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8-1.- Purpose and intent of article.

It is the purpose and intent of this article:

8-1-1

To protect residential areas from the potentially adverse effects of commercial activities associated with home occupations;

8-1-2

To allow residents the reasonable opportunity to use their dwelling for the production of or supplementation of family income;

8-1-3

To establish performance criteria and development standards for home occupations.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 1, 6-19-2023; Ord. No. 24-02, § 5, 1-8-2024)

8-2. - Performance criteria.

Home occupations shall be allowed only if:

8-2-1

Incidental to the use of the premises as a dwelling;

8-2-2

Compatible with residential use;

8-2-3

No exterior alterations which affect the residential character of the property are necessary.

8-2-4

The use is limited in extent.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 1, 6-19-2023; Ord. No. 24-02, § 5, 1-8-2024)

8-3. - Standards.

In addition to the requirements of the definition of home occupation set forth in article II of this ordinance, the following standards shall apply to all proposed home occupations:

8-3-1

Home occupations shall not include the employment of any person not otherwise residing upon the premises;

8-3-2

All retail sales upon the premises shall be prohibited, except for products or goods fabricated or produced at the premises as a result of the home occupation;

8-3-3

8-3-4

No products, materials, equipment, fixtures, or machinery fabricated or used in the home occupation may be visible from the exterior of the dwelling;

8-3-5

No alteration of the residential appearance of the dwelling shall occur;

8-3-6

No entrance to the dwelling shall be used exclusively for the home occupation;

8-3-7

No increased traffic flow or increased on or off-street parking shall occur;

8-3-8

No hazardous or other materials or equipment adverse to the public health, welfare, safety shall be used in the home occupation;

8-3-9

No increased noise, glare, vibration, fumes, odors, or electrical interference shall occur;

8-3-10

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 1, 6-19-2023; Ord. No. 24-02, § 5, 1-8-2024)

8-4. - No permit required; enforcement.

No permit is required to establish a home occupation. Enforcement of compliance with the criteria and standards set forth herein shall be by the zoning administrator.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 1, 6-19-2023; Ord. No. 24-02, § 5, 1-8-2024)

Dalton City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VIII

HOME OCCUPATIONS5

Footnotes:

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8-1.- Purpose and intent of article.

It is the purpose and intent of this article:

8-1-1

To protect residential areas from the potentially adverse effects of commercial activities associated with home occupations;

8-1-2

To allow residents the reasonable opportunity to use their dwelling for the production of or supplementation of family income;

8-1-3

To establish performance criteria and development standards for home occupations.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 1, 6-19-2023; Ord. No. 24-02, § 5, 1-8-2024)

8-2. - Performance criteria.

Home occupations shall be allowed only if:

8-2-1

Incidental to the use of the premises as a dwelling;

8-2-2

Compatible with residential use;

8-2-3

No exterior alterations which affect the residential character of the property are necessary.

8-2-4

The use is limited in extent.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 1, 6-19-2023; Ord. No. 24-02, § 5, 1-8-2024)

8-3. - Standards.

In addition to the requirements of the definition of home occupation set forth in article II of this ordinance, the following standards shall apply to all proposed home occupations:

8-3-1

Home occupations shall not include the employment of any person not otherwise residing upon the premises;

8-3-2

All retail sales upon the premises shall be prohibited, except for products or goods fabricated or produced at the premises as a result of the home occupation;

8-3-3

8-3-4

No products, materials, equipment, fixtures, or machinery fabricated or used in the home occupation may be visible from the exterior of the dwelling;

8-3-5

No alteration of the residential appearance of the dwelling shall occur;

8-3-6

No entrance to the dwelling shall be used exclusively for the home occupation;

8-3-7

No increased traffic flow or increased on or off-street parking shall occur;

8-3-8

No hazardous or other materials or equipment adverse to the public health, welfare, safety shall be used in the home occupation;

8-3-9

No increased noise, glare, vibration, fumes, odors, or electrical interference shall occur;

8-3-10

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 1, 6-19-2023; Ord. No. 24-02, § 5, 1-8-2024)

8-4. - No permit required; enforcement.

No permit is required to establish a home occupation. Enforcement of compliance with the criteria and standards set forth herein shall be by the zoning administrator.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 1, 6-19-2023; Ord. No. 24-02, § 5, 1-8-2024)