May I operate a business at my residence?

There are regulations limiting the kind of businesses that may operate out of a residential district. They are designed to maintain the residential character of the neighborhood. You may read the Section relating to Home Occupations for more specific information regarding prohibited operations. If you live in a subdivision you may want to check out any restrictive covenants that apply to your property, as some subdivisions are more restrictive than local codes. For basic restrictions and for further information see Section 20-10 Home Occupations (PDF).

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1. What is zoning?
2. What else do zoning laws regulate?
3. Who controls zoning?
4. Is zoning permanent?
5. How do I find out how a property is zoned?
6. What is a variance?
7. May I operate a business at my residence?
8. Can zoning laws prohibit the number of unrelated persons living together in a single-family home?
9. Can I have a kennel on my property?
10. Why can I not park my car in my front or rear yard?
11. Do I need a fence permit to erect a fence?
12. Can I convert my basement or room over my garage into an apartment?
13. What are the ramification for violating zoning law?
14. What are permitted uses?
15. What are exceptions?
16. What is a conditional use?
17. What is a non-conforming use?
18. When do non-conforming uses create a problem?
19. How do I oppose a rezoning request?
20. How do I challenge a proposed rezoning change?
21. How do I find my property pins?
22. What is a setback?
23. What are the fencing requirements in the City of Emporia?