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Carrollton, TX Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

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

Key Facts

Rule
No signs of any kind may advertise a home occupation
Citation
§ 92.22(G), Chapter 92 Nuisances
Related ban
No separate customer entrance either, § 92.22(H)
Max penalty
$2,000 per offense, § 10.99(A)(2)(f)

Summary

Carrollton bans signage for home-based businesses outright. City Code § 92.22(G) states "no signs shall be used to advertise the home occupation," a flat prohibition with no size or placement exception, unlike the city's separate sign code that permits limited advertising for storefront businesses.

No signs shall be used to advertise the home occupation.

Full Breakdown

22(G) is one of eight conditions in the Carrollton Code of Ordinances that a home occupation must satisfy to operate lawfully in a residential zone. " The rule draws no distinction by sign size, material, or location, so even a small yard sign or a placard in a window naming the business violates the ordinance the same as a large advertising sign would. 22(H), which separately bars any alteration of the home's residential appearance for business purposes, such as adding a separate customer entrance, reinforcing the chapter's goal of keeping a home occupation invisible from the street. 99(A)(2)(f), each day of the violation counted separately.

Violations & Fines

Posting any sign advertising a home occupation, regardless of size, violates § 92.22(G) and is prosecuted as a Chapter 92 nuisance misdemeanor under § 92.99. Fines reach $2,000 per offense under § 10.99(A)(2)(f), with each day the sign remains up counted as a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put a small sign in my yard for my Carrollton home business?
No. Section 92.22(G) states flatly that "no signs shall be used to advertise the home occupation," with no exception for size or placement. Even a small yard sign or window placard naming the business violates the ordinance and is treated as a Chapter 92 nuisance.
Does this rule apply to online listings or vehicle magnets?
The ordinance text addresses signs used to advertise the home occupation and does not separately regulate online listings; vehicle signage displayed at the residence to promote the business would fall under the same sign prohibition. The safest reading of § 92.22(G) is that any on-site advertising signage is barred.
What is the penalty for an illegal home-business sign in Carrollton?
A violation of § 92.22(G) is enforced as a Chapter 92 nuisance misdemeanor under § 92.99, with fines up to $2,000 per offense under § 10.99(A)(2)(f). Each day the sign stays posted counts as a separate offense.

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