Davis prohibits advertising signs for home occupations. Under Davis Municipal Code Section 40.26.150, only one nameplate showing name and occupation, not exceeding one-half square foot in area, is permitted, and it must not change the residential character of the home.
Davis Municipal Code Section 40.26.150 provides that a home occupation shall not involve the use of advertising signs on the premises, except that one nameplate (name and occupation only) is permitted, not to exceed one-half square foot in area. This is far more restrictive than typical commercial signage: window signs, A-frames, lawn signs, banners, and illuminated business identification are not allowed for a residential home occupation. The broader purpose clause of Section 40.26.150 bars any change to the residential appearance of the structure through colors, materials, construction, lighting, or signs, so the small nameplate is the only permitted business identification on a home-occupation property.
Placing an advertising sign, or a nameplate larger than one-half square foot, violates Section 40.26.150. The city typically issues a courtesy notice to remove the sign, and repeated violations can support abatement of the home occupation.
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