Chesterfield's home occupation standards require the home to keep its residential character with no external alterations. Because a business sign would change that appearance, on-site advertising signs for home occupations are effectively not permitted.
Chesterfield Zoning Ordinance Section 19.1-52 requires that a home occupation be clearly incidental and secondary to dwelling use and that external alterations cannot make the premises differ from its residential character. The county's Home Occupation Standards list no allowance for a business sign, and any external sign advertising the business would conflict with the residential-appearance requirement. Home occupations therefore operate without visible on-premises business signage. Homeowner association covenants may impose their own additional sign restrictions. Confirm specifics with the Planning Department before posting any sign.
A sign or external alteration that makes the home differ from its residential character violates the home occupation standards and is subject to zoning enforcement.
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