Board approves three home-occupation special exceptions, tables two applications

May 6, 2025

Houston County approved Special Exception Applications #2844 (massage therapy), #2846 (gas appliance service technician), and #2848 (pressure washing) and tabled #2845 and #2847 after a public hearing; County Attorney reminded applicants that private neighborhood covenants may still restrict home businesses.

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Chief Building Inspector Tim Andrews presented Special Exception Applications #2844–#2848 for home occupations and the Board opened a public hearing. County Attorney Tom Hall made a blanket statement that Board approval does not override private neighborhood covenants that may prohibit commercial activity on residential lots.

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