Lincoln restricts home occupation signage under LMC Title 22 and Chapter 27.69. Commercial signs visible from the street generally violate home occupation standards.
Lincoln Municipal Code Title 22 governs outdoor signs and structures, while Chapter 27.69 provides zoning-related sign regulations. Home occupations must not change the residential character of the dwelling, which means conspicuous commercial signage visible from the street is generally prohibited. Home occupation signs may be exempt from requiring a sign permit under certain limited conditions, but that exemption does not relieve the owner from compliance with all other provisions of the sign code. Any sign that would indicate to the general public that the property is being used for non-residential purposes could be found to violate the home occupation standards in LMC 27.70.010. Contact the Lincoln Planning Department at (402) 441-7491 for sign compliance questions.
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