Caldwell limits home-occupation signage to a single nameplate sign attached to the dwelling that complies with the sign ordinance (City Code 10-12-03-22(4)H). In residential districts, signs may not exceed six square feet in total sign area per road frontage (Code 10-02-06-7).
Caldwell City Code 10-12-03-22(4)H allows a home occupation to display 'a nameplate sign that complies with section 10-02-06 of this article... when attached to the dwelling.' The home occupation must otherwise show no exterior evidence of business activity - City Code 10-12-03-22(4)D states 'no activity shall indicate from the exterior that the dwelling is being used in whole or in part for any purpose other than that of a dwelling.' The referenced sign ordinance caps residential signage: City Code 10-02-06-7 (the RS-1, RS-2, R-1, R-2, R-3, T-N sign schedule) permits single-family and two-family residential properties 'signs not to exceed six (6) square feet in total sign area per road frontage.' A home-occupation nameplate therefore must fit within that residential six-square-foot allowance and be attached to the dwelling rather than freestanding advertising. By contrast, the separate 'Cottage and Craftsman Industries' land-use category (Code 10-12-03-13) allows one non-illuminated sign not exceeding six square feet in area and four feet in height. Outdoor display of goods and outside storage of equipment or materials are prohibited for home occupations under Code 10-12-03-22(4)L. Confirm sign placement and dimensions with the Caldwell Planning and Zoning Department before installing.
Installing a home-business sign larger than the residential six-square-foot allowance, a freestanding advertising sign, or any exterior display of goods violates City Code 10-12-03-22 and the sign ordinance and can result in enforcement and permit revocation.
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