Kent home occupations are generally prohibited from displaying commercial signage under Title 15. The exterior appearance must remain residential, and address-only identification is allowed.
Kent City Code Title 15 requires home occupations to preserve the residential character of the property, which includes a prohibition on exterior commercial signage visible from the street. A standard residential address sign (house numbers for emergency responders) is not only allowed but required under the fire code. Small occupant-identification signs inside a window are sometimes allowed depending on the specific home-occupation standards in effect. Freestanding yard signs, illuminated signs, banners, and A-frame sandwich boards are not permitted for home businesses. Vehicle wraps on commercial vehicles parked at the home are allowed subject to vehicle-size limits. Real-estate and garage-sale signage follow separate sign code rules. Sign violations typically trigger a warning and correction notice, then civil fines. Home-business operators who need visible signage must relocate to a commercial zone where the main sign code applies.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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