Burbank Municipal Code 10-1-672.K prohibits any sign, nameplate, or other advertising on the premises of a home occupation except one non-free-standing sign per dwelling unit, not exceeding one-half square foot, located on the mailbox or near the mail delivery area. No alteration of the premises to attract attention to the home occupation is allowed.
Under Burbank Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 6, Division 11, subsection K (Signs and Advertising), no sign, nameplate, or other form of advertising may be displayed on the premises in connection with a home occupation, with one narrow exception: a total of one (1) non-free-standing sign per dwelling unit, not exceeding one-half (1/2) square foot, located on the mailbox or, if there is no mailbox, near the mail delivery area, identifying the home occupation(s). The Code also prohibits any alteration of the appearance of the premises for the purpose of attracting attention to a home occupation. This is one of the most restrictive home-occupation signage standards in the region: free-standing yard signs, window signs, banners, A-frames, illuminated signs, and any sign larger than half a square foot are not permitted. General zoning sign regulations for the City are found separately in Article 10 of Title 10, but Division 11 governs the maximum signage for home occupations specifically.
Displaying any prohibited sign or advertising, or altering the premises to attract attention to the home occupation, violates BMC 10-1-672.K. The Community Development Director may treat it as non-compliance with Division 11 and revoke or suspend the home occupation business permit after 15 days' notice under BMC 10-1-673.5.D.
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