Boise home occupations may display one non-illuminated wall sign not exceeding 2 square feet. Freestanding yard signs, flashing signs, and window signs advertising the business are prohibited in residential zones.
Boise City Code Title 11 (Zoning) restricts signage for home occupations to preserve residential character. Permitted: one flat wall-mounted or door-mounted sign, maximum 2 square feet, non-illuminated, not extending above the roofline. Prohibited: freestanding lawn signs, pole signs, electronic message boards, neon, flashing lights, or any sign visible from more than the immediate property frontage. Contractor vehicles with lettering parked at the residence are allowed but cannot be used as advertising displays. Temporary real-estate-style A-frame signs advertising the business are not permitted. Violations are handled as zoning code enforcement through Boise Planning and Development Services.
Notice of violation requires removal within 10 days. Continued violations: civil penalty up to $300 per day.
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