Homestead prohibits commercial signage for home-based businesses in residential zones. No exterior signs, banners, or displays advertising the business are permitted. The home must maintain its residential appearance. This is a standard condition of home occupation approval throughout South Florida.
Homestead's home occupation regulations strictly prohibit any exterior signage for home-based businesses in residential zoning districts. No signs, banners, flags, window displays, or other commercial advertising may be visible from the street or neighboring properties. This includes temporary signs, magnetic vehicle signs displayed on vehicles parked in driveways, and any commercial branding on the building exterior. The intent is to maintain the residential character of neighborhoods. Interior signage not visible from outside is not regulated. Home-based businesses that need signage should consider commercial office space or co-working facilities. The sign code in the Land Development Code governs all signage in the city, and commercial signs require permits even in commercial zones. Real estate signs, political signs, and garage sale signs have separate, more permissive regulations.
Commercial signs in residential zones face code enforcement citations with fines of $50 to $250 per day. Signs must be removed within the compliance period specified in the notice. Contact Code Compliance at (305) 224-4800.
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