Ceres, CA Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Max sign size
- 2 square feet
- Sign type allowed
- one unlighted nameplate
- Location
- front window of dwelling only
- Content restriction
- cannot disclose business address
Summary
Ceres caps home occupation signage at one unlighted nameplate, two square feet, naming only the business: no address advertising allowed.
Any advertising shall not identify the location of the home occupation. Signs shall be limited to a single unlighted nameplate of not more than two square feet in area announcing the name and home occupation. The nameplate may be located in the front window of the dwelling.G.Home occupations shall not generate any vehicular or pedestrian traffic not normally associated with a residential use.H.Power-driven equipment using motors of more than two horsepower capacity shall be prohibited.I.A home occupation shall not generate noise, odor, dust, vibration, fumes, smoke, electrical interference, and/or other nuisances.J.A home occupation permit request shall require the written consent of the property owner, if different than the applicant. (Ord. No. 2020-1059, § 1, 3-23-2020)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 4).
Full Breakdown
Under Ceres Municipal Code § 18.28.010(F), a home occupation may advertise with only a single unlighted nameplate of no more than two square feet, stating the name and nature of the home occupation. The code bars any sign or ad from identifying the home's location, and the nameplate may only be placed in the dwelling's front window: no yard signs, lit signs, or larger placards are permitted.
Violations & Fines
Code enforcement can order removal of an oversized, illuminated, or location-disclosing sign and treat continued display as a home occupation permit violation, since § 18.28.010 conditions the permit on compliance with all listed restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put a lighted sign in my yard for my Ceres home business?
Can my home business sign list my street address?
Sources & Official References
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