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Kennesaw council asks staff to research virtual and home‑based business license options for renters
Summary
Council discussed options to reduce barriers for entrepreneurs who live in rentals, including administrative renewal of land‑use permits and possible virtual business licensing; staff were asked to research other Georgia ordinances and return options while noting property‑owner and lease constraints may limit local authority.
At the Aug. 25 work session the Kennesaw Mayor and Council discussed changes to home‑based business licensing and whether the city can create a virtual business license to help entrepreneurs who live in rentals.
Speaker 8 urged the council to find a way to let residents in apartments or rentals operate small, low‑impact businesses without paying for expensive mailing centers, saying many start‑ups and sole proprietors would benefit. "If you own a house, you're able to say, I own my house, I'll run my business here," Speaker 8 said,…
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