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Home Business in Kenosha, WI (2026)

1 verified home business rules for Kenosha, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Signage Rules

Kenosha limits a home occupation's on-site identification to a single flush-mounted, nonilluminated nameplate under Section 15.11, capped at one square foot and one per occupancy. The nameplate is exempt from the Sign Permit requirement but must still comply with the Zoning Ordinance and the rest of the sign code.

Kenosha Home Business Nameplate Sign Cap

Light Restrictions

Kenosha Code of General Ordinances §§ 15.02, 15.11

Nameplate. A nonelectronic identification Sign, not exceeding one (1) square foot in area, mounted flush (having surface in same plane) to the principal building or displayed in a window, displaying the name of the business, owner, operator, or home occupation (i.e., John Jones, Realtor). ... Nameplates. One flush mounted, nonilluminated nameplate, provided that only one (1) nameplate per occup...

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