Cedar Hill prohibits commercial signage advertising home occupations on residential property. The home-based business must remain visually invisible from the street to preserve neighborhood character.
Cedar Hill's home occupation regulations within the zoning code expressly prohibit any sign, display, or visible advertisement of a home-based business on residential property. The intent is that a home occupation must not alter the residential character of the dwelling or neighborhood. No business signs (illuminated or otherwise), no vehicle-mounted advertising parked overnight in driveways for commercial vehicles over a certain weight, and no window displays are allowed. Standard mailbox numbers and unobtrusive professional plates are typically permitted. Real estate, contractor job-site, and political signs are governed by separate provisions of the sign ordinance. Violations are enforced by Code Enforcement (972-291-5130).
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Cedar Hill code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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