Brentwood vs Richmond

Brentwood home occupation rules prohibit any exterior signage advertising a home-based business. The residence must retain its residential character, meaning no signs, lighted displays, window graphics, or merchandise visible from the street or adjacent properties. Violations are typically cited under the zoning code with administrative fines.

Richmond generally prohibits exterior signage for home occupations. The business must not be visible from the street, which includes signs, window displays, and advertising on parked vehicles routinely stored at the residence. This preserves the residential character of neighborhoods.