Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 18.62 requires home occupations to remain clearly incidental to the residential use, and signage for home-based businesses is regulated under Title 16 (Signs). On-site advertising signs for a home occupation are not permitted on residentially zoned property.
LMC Title 16 governs all signs in the City of Lincoln, and Title 18 (Zoning) Chapter 18.62 'Home Occupations' requires that a home-based business not change the residential character of the dwelling or surrounding neighborhood. Consistent with standard California home occupation practice and Title 16 sign regulations for residential zones, exterior commercial signage advertising the business is prohibited. The only permitted indicator is the business license certificate displayed inside the dwelling. The home's exterior must remain visually indistinguishable from a normal residence. Questions on specific sign proposals should be directed to Planning at 916-295-6174.
Erecting an unpermitted sign violates Title 16. Code enforcement may issue a Notice of Violation and require sign removal. Continued violations are subject to administrative citation under LMC Title 1, with each day a separate offense. The Home Based Occupation permit may also be revoked for failure to maintain the residential character of the property required by §18.62.
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