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Prairie Village residents who
operate a business from their home must obtain a City license and comply
with the City's Zoning Regulations regarding home based businesses.
Download
a Home Occupation License Application
Below are some common questions about
the City's Home Occupation licensing program. You may also download
PVMC
19.34.010 which sets forth the City's regulations for home-based businesses.
Q. Why does the
City require a Home Occupation license?
A. Residential
neighborhoods are designed and intended for residential uses. However,
the City recognizes that certain business activities can be conducted
within residential areas which will not infringe on the residential rights
of neighbors. The City's Home Occupation Licensing Program is designed
to balance the needs of the home-based entrepreneur with those of the
surrounding neighborhood.
Q. What is a Home Occupation
Business?
A. Any business maintained, conducted, or administered within a
residence in an area of the City zoned for residential Use, with the exception
of Home Day Care providers.
Q. What is the
license fee?
A. The
fee for a Home Occupation license is $45. For new businesses beginning
operation after March 1st a pro-rated fee of $22.50 applies.
Q. Can I solicit
or advertise my home-based business?
A. Use
of advertising signs on the premises is not allowed. Dissemination
of information is permitted and advertising in other venues (business
directory, phone book) is permitted. Should solicitation of residents
be desired, a Door-to-Door Solicitation Permit is required.
Q. How much of
my home can be occupied by the home based business?
A. Home occupations
must be located entirely within the interior of a residence and shall
not be located in garages or accessory structures. No more than
20% of the total floor area, not including the garage, shall be used for
the home based business.
Q. Can I have
employees at my home based business?
A. The
home occupation shall have no other employees, independent contractors,
or any other entity working on or dispatched from the premises, except
for family members residing on the premises.
More questions? Contact
the City Clerk's Office at 913-381-6464 or send an e-mail to cityclerk@pvkansas.com.
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