Zoning Ordinance

In any district, a Temporary Use Permit may be issued for a contractor’s temporary office and equipment sheds incidental to a construction project. Such permit shall not be valid for more than one (1) year but may be renewed for six-month extensions; however, not more than three (3) extensions shall be granted to a particular use. Such use shall be removed upon completion of the construction project, or upon expiration of the Temporary Use Permit, whichever occurs sooner.

D. Real Estate Sales Office:

In any district, a Temporary Use Permit may be issued for a temporary real estate sales office in any new subdivision, which has been approved by the planning commission under the Athens Minimum Subdivision Regulations. Such office shall contain no living accommodations. The permit will be valid for one (1) year, but may be granted two (2) six-month extensions. Such office shall be removed upon expiration of the Temporary Use Permit, and any extensions granted.

E. Religious Tent Meetings:

In the B-2, and B-3 Districts, a Temporary Use Permit shall be issued for a tent or other temporary structures to house a religious meeting. Such permit shall be issued for not more than a 30-day period.

F. Seasonal Sale of Farm Produce:

In the B-2, and B-3 Districts, a Temporary Use Permit may be issued for the sale of farm produce grown by the petitioner. Structures utilized for such sales shall be removed when not in use. The permit shall be issued for a five-month period. All structures must be set back from the roadway a minimum of thirty-five (35) feet.

G. Miscellaneous Assemblies:

In any district, a Temporary Use Permit may be issued for any assembly, such as an outdoor music concert, political rally, etc. Such permit shall be issued for not more than a 7-day period.

4.06 CUSTOMARY HOME OCCUPATIONS.

A customary home occupation is a gainful occupation or profession conducted entirely by members of a family residing on the premises and conducted entirely within the principal dwelling unit or within the garage, whether attached or detached. In order to assure that such activities remain within the limited scope of this provision, a use permit shall be obtained from the Building Official. The customary home occupation will be reviewed every year. , The home occupation can be revoked if there is findings that it does not meet the requirements set forth in A-G below. Renewal shall be automatically granted to the home occupation that continues to operate within the limitations set forth below:

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