Home occupations in Kansas City may not generate customer traffic in excess of what is normal for a residential neighborhood. Client visits should be minimal and by appointment; no walk-in customers or retail customers.
KCMO home occupation regulations prohibit generating customer or client traffic that is not compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood. Walk-in retail customers, large numbers of daily client visits, and delivery vehicles making frequent stops are not permitted. Home occupations involving tutoring, counseling, or similar appointment-based services are typically allowed with a limited number of clients per day. Non-residential employees may not work from the home business address.
Excessive customer traffic leading to code violation; permit may be revoked.
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