Davie's home occupation rule (Code Sec. 12-34(N)) requires the lot to stay consistent with the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood as viewed from the street, which constrains business signage. State law (Fla. Stat. 559.955) allows local governments to apply relevant signage regulations to home-based businesses, so Davie's residential sign rules in Chapter 12 apply.
Davie does not publish a separate 'home occupation sign' allowance; instead, signage is controlled by the residential-character requirement in Code Sec. 12-34(N)(2)(a), which states that 'as viewed from the street, the residential lot and residential dwelling shall remain consistent with the residential character of surrounding residential lots,' and any external modifications must conform to the neighborhood's residential character and aesthetics. A conspicuous commercial sign would conflict with that requirement. Florida's home-based business statute, Fla. Stat. 559.955(3)(e), confirms that a local government may apply 'relevant local or state regulations with respect to signage' to a home-based business - so Davie's general sign regulations in Chapter 12, Article VIII (Signs) govern what, if any, signage is permitted at a residence. Practically, this means home occupations are expected to operate without commercial signage that would alter the residential appearance of the property. Owners planning any sign should confirm with the Davie Planning & Zoning Division (6591 Orange Dr.) and the Building Division whether a sign permit is required and whether the proposed sign meets the residential-district sign rules in Article VIII.
A sign that changes the residential character of the property as viewed from the street violates Davie Code Sec. 12-34(N)(2)(a); a sign that does not comply with the Chapter 12, Article VIII sign regulations (or lacks a required sign permit) is independently enforceable by Davie Code Compliance. Penalties follow the Town's code enforcement / civil citation procedures.
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