Joliet allows only one non-animated, non-illuminated wall sign for home occupations under zoning ordinance Section 47-5.3(c)(6). No other external evidence of the business is permitted, including commercial vehicles or outdoor storage.
Joliet Zoning Ordinance Section 47-5.3(c)(6) provides that there shall be no external evidence of the home occupation, including but not limited to commercial vehicles and outdoor storage, except for one non-animated, non-illuminated wall sign. This means no freestanding signs, no illuminated signs, no electronic message boards, and no window signs advertising the business. The single permitted wall sign must be flat-mounted to the building wall and cannot include any animation or lighting. Commercial vehicles associated with the business are also prohibited from being visible on the property.
Zoning violations carry fines up to $750 per offense. Signs may be ordered removed.
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