FAQs

Do the application forms need to be notarized and signed?

Yes. All the forms included in your application packet must be signed and notarized.
Does the City of Dunwoody register DBAs?

The City of Dunwoody is currently not registering DBA’s; however, there is a field on the Occupational Tax Certificate Application for you to list the DBA name. To register your DBA/Trade Name please contact DeKalb County at 404-371-2836 or www.dekalbcountyga.gov
For the number of employees, are you referring to only the employees in the State of Georgia?

We are looking for the number of employees located in the Dunwoody location. Except as otherwise provided, “Employee” means an individual whose work is performed under the direction and supervision of the employer and whose employer withholds FICA, federal income tax, or state income tax from such individual’s compensation or whose employer issues to such individual for purposes of documenting compensation a form W-2 but not a form I.R.S. 1099.
We are a CPA firm; do we apply for an Occupational Tax Certificate the office or for each Practitioner in the office?

You can pay the Practitioner fee ($400) for each Practitioner or by Gross Receipts for the firm.
We are a new business, how do we know what our projected gross receipts will be?

If you have created a business plan for any other purpose such as getting a start-up loan for your business, you can use the projected gross receipts reported in your business plan.

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Small Business: Zoning & Permits

Make sure your business has the right permits and licenses.

Get familiar with the zoning ordinance. Learn more in Dunwoody's Code of Ordinances.

To see if a commercial property is zoned for your type of business, consult the City of Dunwoody’s GIS Interactive Zoning Map. You can also reach out to our Planning & Zoning staff.

If a commercial property sale or a mortgage is involved, you may require a zoning certification letter for your financial institution. Click here to access the Zoning Certification Application.

Click here to find all the zoning applications. In some cases a public hearing is required. Please note that a staff member is always available to help walk you through that process.

Staff	Title	Phone	Email
Leonhardt, Paul	Deputy Community Development Director/Planning & Zoning Manager	(678) 382-6811	Email
Smith, Madalyn	Senior Planner	(678) 382-6757	Email
DeNooyer, Allegra	Planner	(678) 382-6808	Email