Costa Mesa prohibits any alteration of the dwelling exterior for home business purposes including signage, lighting changes, or commercial modifications under CMMC Article 6. The business must not be identifiable from outside.
Under CMMC Article 6, the structure or appearance of the exterior of the dwelling shall not be altered or remodeled for home occupational purposes either by color, materials, construction, lighting, or in any other way. This effectively prohibits all business signage at home occupations. No commercial displays, advertisements, or indicators of the business may be visible from outside the residence. The home occupation must be completely subordinate to the residential use and character of the dwelling. No storage of commercial materials or equipment visible from outside is permitted. The restriction ensures that home businesses do not detract from the residential character of the neighborhood.
Altering the dwelling exterior for business purposes or displaying signage violates CMMC Article 6 and may result in permit revocation and code enforcement fines.
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