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Murphy amends home‑occupation code to conform with state law; council approves unanimously

City of Murphy City Council · November 18, 2025

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Summary

Council approved amendments to Chapter 30 to remove lists of allowed trades and instead regulate home occupations by impact (floor area, traffic, visibility), bringing the code into conformance with state law; Planning & Zoning recommended approval 6–0 and council passed the ordinance unanimously after a brief public hearing with no speakers.

City staff (Carter) told the council the ordinance amendment replaces lists of permitted home trades with a no‑impact test so the city regulates home occupations by their effect on the property and neighborhood rather than by naming particular trades.

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