Signage Rules: Fort Collins vs Loveland

Can I put up a sign?

No. External business signage is prohibited at home occupations.

What about my work vehicle?

Commercial vehicles with signage may be restricted. Check Fort Collins and HOA rules.

Can I put up a sign for my Loveland home business?

Only a small, non-illuminated wall-mounted placard, if at all. Loveland UDC Division 18.02.06 requires that the home occupation produce 'no external evidence' of the business, and the UDC Title 18 Part 3 sign regulations prohibit most commercial signage in residential zones - including freestanding monument signs, pole signs, illuminated wall signs, banners, A-frames, inflatables, and yard signs. The only sign typically permitted is a small identification placard attached to the dwelling, non-illuminated, and modest in size. Confirm with Loveland Current Planning at (970) 962-2523 before installing any sign.

Can I put a magnetic sign on my car parked at my Loveland home?

Magnetic or removable vehicle signage on a personal passenger vehicle is generally allowed because the vehicle is not a permanent sign installation. However, parking a commercial vehicle, box truck, or commercial trailer regularly at the home is restricted by Loveland UDC Title 18, Part 3 residential parking standards and the Division 18.02.06 requirement that the home occupation not change the residential character of the property. A commercial vehicle wrapped with advertising and stored at the home would likely be treated as prohibited external evidence of the business.