The types of businesses permitted in a residence are generally limited to those that are office-oriented.

Sales to the general public:

Sales of items through the mail or sales of items at another location are permitted.

Sales of items between the proprietor of a home business and members of the general public are not permitted on the premises of the home business. "Members of the general public" does not include people invited by individual invitations.

Repairing items on-site:

The repair of items is permitted as a home business only when the delivery and pickup of the items is conducted off-site.

Customers with items to be repaired or serviced are not permitted to drop off or pick up the items at the home.

The repair of motor vehicles, trailers, campers, or boats not registered to the address of the home business is presumed to be done for payment. This is a violation of the home occupation ordinance. This presumption can be disproved if the occupant can document that the repair work is not being done for compensation.

For questions regarding home businesses, contact Community Services at 913/895-6370 or property@opkansas.org.