Topeka, KS Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

The exterior of the dwelling shall not be changed or modified in any way, nor shall any exterior signs be erected that will indicate any accessory use of the property or adversely affect the residential character of the neighborhood.

(4) The sale of any commodity, goods or products on the premises is prohibited.

(5) All equipment, materials, work in progress and work areas shall be confined to the principal dwelling and not extend into an attached or detached garage or storage building.

(6) The projection of any obnoxious sound, odor, smoke, vibration, light or dust is prohibited.

(7) The home occupation shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the total floor area (including a basement) of the dwelling, excluding any attached garage.

(8) The home occupation shall not be available or open to the public except during the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

(9) The home occupation shall not create a need for off-street parking, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, sanitary sewer and storm sewer usage, public water usage as well as other municipal services in excess of the normal and usual levels for other residential dwellings.

(10) Only one such accessory use or activity shall be carried on in a dwelling during the period authorized by a home occupation permit.