Franklin, TN Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

Section 5.2.7.G of the Franklin Zoning Ordinance lists 'Not include signs or other means of advertising on the property' as a baseline standard for every home occupation. The companion rule requires that the home occupation 'Cause no change in the exterior appearance of the existing dwelling or other structures on the premises,' which closes off banners, painted facade lettering, and similar workarounds. Vehicle lettering on a personal or business vehicle parked at the residence is permitted but limited by another § 5.2.7.G rule that bars more than one vehicle 'not customarily found in a residential district' from being parked at the home overnight — meaning oversized commercial vans, box trucks, and trailers with company branding may be restricted in residential districts. Title 14 Ch. 7 (Sign Regulations) of the Zoning Ordinance separately governs all signage in residential districts and prohibits commercial signage in residentially-zoned property except as expressly permitted (entrance monument signs for subdivisions, real estate signs, etc.). A home occupation owner who wants outward-facing signage must apply for rezoning or pursue a different business location.