Prince George's County, MD Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

The County Zoning Ordinance limits how a home occupation may advertise. Section 27-5203(b)(6)(D) states the business may not change the residential character or external appearance of the dwelling, and no exterior evidence other than a permitted sign may indicate non-residential use. Section 27-5203(b)(6)(E) bars any outdoor display or storage of goods, equipment or services. Because the ordinance ties a home-occupation sign to a 'permitted sign,' its size, number and placement follow the County's sign regulations in Subtitle 27 for residential zones, which strictly limit neighborhood signage. In practice that means at most one small, non-illuminated sign; bright, animated or large storefront signage is not permitted. Confirm the allowable sign type and any sign-permit requirement with DPIE before installing.