CMC 19.20.060 limits home occupation signage to one non-illuminated name plate not exceeding 1 square foot in area, with placement approved by the Community Development Director. No display of merchandise, stock-in-trade, or other identification of the home occupation is allowed on the premises. Citywide sign rules in CMC Ch. 19.74 also apply.
Chico's home occupation sign rule (CMC 19.20.060) is intentionally restrictive to preserve residential character: (a) only one sign is permitted; (b) it must be a name plate (identification only); (c) it cannot exceed 1 sq ft total area; (d) it must be non-illuminated (no internal lighting, neon, or spotlights); (e) Director approval is required for placement. Window displays, A-frame/sandwich signs, banners, flags, vehicle wraps parked as advertising, and lighted signs are all prohibited. The general sign code in CMC Ch. 19.74 further bans portable signs, off-premises signs, and most temporary signs in residential zones.
Unpermitted or oversized signage at a home occupation triggers code enforcement action under CMC 19.74 and may jeopardize the Home Occupation Permit. Typical resolution is sign removal plus an administrative citation.
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