Chapter 138 of the Pinellas County Land Development Code restricts signage in residential zoning districts, generally barring commercial business signs at home occupations in unincorporated areas.
Pinellas County's sign regulations within the Land Development Code limit residential-district signage to nameplates, address markers, and other non-commercial identification. Home occupations operating under Article IX specific use standards must keep the residential appearance of the dwelling intact, which means no illuminated business signs, no window lettering visible from the street, and no freestanding commercial advertising. The rules apply uniformly across unincorporated Pinellas County, including coastal communities and inland neighborhoods. Cities like Dunedin, Pinellas Park, and Tarpon Springs maintain their own sign codes within incorporated boundaries.
Erecting prohibited business signs in residential zones can lead to code enforcement notices, mandatory removal, and daily fines under the county's enforcement provisions, generally starting at $100 per day.
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