Hemet's home occupation rules sharply limit advertising. Under Sec. 90-72, no signs or advertising may be displayed on the premises except as permitted by the sign ordinance (Article XXXVI), and displays of any kind may not be visible from the exterior of the premises.
Signage for home-based businesses in Hemet is restricted by the home occupation conditions in Zoning Code Sec. 90-72. Condition (d)(1) provides that 'Signs or advertising shall not be displayed on the premises except for signing permitted under article XXXVI' (the city's general sign regulations). Separately, condition (d)(4) states that 'Display(s) of any kind shall not be visible from the exterior of the premises.' Read together, these conditions keep a home occupation visually indistinguishable from a normal residence: products, merchandise, and business displays may not be shown where they can be seen from outside, and any signage is limited to whatever the residential sign provisions of Article XXXVI would independently allow. This reinforces the broader purpose of Sec. 90-72 - that a home occupation must not alter the residential character or appearance of the neighborhood. Because home occupations are also barred from on-site customer sales (except by phone/computer and limited instruction), and traffic must stay within what is customary for the zone, signage that would attract walk-in or drive-up business is effectively precluded. Operators should consult Article XXXVI (Signs Generally) for the specific residential sign allowances and confirm with the Planning Division before placing any sign.
Displaying prohibited signage or exterior displays violates the home occupation conditions and is grounds for revocation of the permit if not corrected within three days of written notice. Sign violations may also be enforced under Article XXXVI.
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