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Beaverton, OR Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Sign limit
1 name plate, ≤ 2 sq ft
Other signage
Not allowed
Applies to
Home Occupation One & Two
Governing code
Development Code § 60.40.15

Summary

Beaverton caps home-business signage at one name plate no larger than two square feet: no other exterior advertising signs are allowed under the Development Code.

9. Name Plate. One (1) name plate associated with an approved Home Occupation, not to exceed two (2) square feet in size.

[ORD 4708; June 2017]

[ORD 3227, 12/10/1981; ORD 3374, 07/12/1984; ORD 3464, 10/10/1985; ORD 3494, 03/27/1986; ORD 3726, 05/27/1990; ORD 4079, 12/09/1999; ORD 4107, 05/02/2000; ORD 4139, 02/08/2001; ORD 4224, 09/19/2002; ORD 4332, 01/01/2005; ORD 4708, 06/08/2017; ORD 4782, 04/17/2020; ORD 4799, 01/08/2021]

Effective on: 1/8/2021

Full Breakdown

Home occupations approved in Beaverton, Washington County, Oregon, may display only one name plate, capped at two square feet, under Development Code § 60.40.15.9. Both Home Occupation One (no visitors) and Home Occupation Two (client visits allowed) applications require, as a condition of approval, that there be no signage aside from that name plate; the standard is enforced through the Type 1 or Type 2 land-use decision, not a separate sign permit. Any larger sign, banner, or freestanding sign advertising the business violates the approval criteria and can trigger code enforcement or permit revocation.

Violations & Fines

Failing to meet the no-signage criterion means the Home Occupation application can be denied, or an approved permit revoked for noncompliance, and the city can require removal of any unauthorized sign.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put up a sign advertising my home business in Beaverton?
No. Development Code § 60.40.15.9 allows only a single name plate up to 2 square feet; no other exterior signage is permitted for a home occupation.
Does the name plate need its own permit?
No separate sign permit is required, but it must stay within the 2-square-foot limit and be tied to an approved Home Occupation application.

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