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Oak Ridge council allows limited on‑premise sales from home businesses, sets hours and parking limits
Summary
Council approved a zoning text amendment permitting on‑premise sales of goods produced at home (9 a.m.–9 p.m.), allowing internet/mail/telephone sales, and clarifying on‑street parking limits; the planning commission recommended approval 7–1 and council vote was 5–0.
The Oak Ridge City Council voted to amend the city's zoning ordinance to expand allowable activities for home‑based businesses, including limited on‑premise sales and clarified parking restrictions.
Planning staff explained the amendment will allow sales of items made at home with parameters; Miss Williams said the planning commission recommended the change by a 7‑1 vote and that the amendment "will allow on premise sales of items made in the home with certain parameters." Council opened the public hearing, heard no public speakers, and approved the ordinance on the vote board with a recorded 5‑0 tally.
Key changes include allowing on‑premise sales between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., permitting internet, telephone and mail order sales, and adjusting vehicle parking rules so on‑street parking is limited to one vehicle associated with a home occupation. Staff noted the amendment aims to support entrepreneurship while preserving neighborhood character.
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