Zoning Ordinance

A. In connection with a home occupation, no stock in trade shall be displayed outside the dwelling or garage, and no alteration to any building shall indicate from the exterior that the building is being utilized in whole or in part for any purpose other than a residential unit or a permitted accessory building.

B. The home occupation is to be conducted only by members of the family residing in the dwelling unit, plus no more than one (1) non-residential assistant or employee.

C. Maximum floor space dedicated to the customary home occupation shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the total floor area of the dwelling.

D. No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation by persons other than the occupants of the dwelling and any parking required as a result of the conduct of such home occupation shall be met off the street and in portions of the lot other than in required yards.

E. There shall not be conducted on the premises the business of selling stocks of merchandise, supplies or products, provided that orders previously made by telephone or at a sales party may be picked up and products or goods produced or fabricated on the premises as a result of the home occupation may be sold. However, direct sales of products produced off premises are not permitted.

F. When questions arise regarding the legality of specific home occupations, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall determine whether said home occupation is in compliance with the above restrictions and is compatible with the district in which said home occupation is located. However, any activity which may be deemed by the Board to be incompatible with the district or a potential nuisance to the surrounding area shall not constitute an acceptable home occupation.

G. All signage associated with the Home Occupation shall comply with Section 4.12 “Signs, Billboards and Other Advertising Structures” regulations of the City of Athens Zoning Ordinance

4.07. GENERAL LOT RESTRICTIONS.

The following general lot restrictions shall be complied with in certain districts:

A. One (1) Principal Structure for Each Lot in Certain Residential Districts:

1. Only one (1) principal building and its customary accessory buildings may be erected on any lot in the R-1 and R-E Districts.

2. Where accessory structures are allowed, such structures shall be placed to the rear and or side yards of the primary structure. Accessory Structures are prohibited in the front yard areas of any lot.

B. Reductions in Lot Area Prohibited:

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