Livonia prohibits exterior signs for home occupations in residential districts. The business may not advertise its presence on the building or yard.
The Livonia zoning ordinance explicitly lists no exterior display or signage as a defining criterion of a permitted home occupation. That means a home business may not post a sign on the house, yard, garage door, mailbox, or vehicle parked at the property. The house must continue to look like a single-family residence from the street. Window decals, lighted signs, sandwich boards, and flag-style signage are all prohibited. Business vehicles may be parked in the driveway but may not feature oversized commercial graphics (a typical lettered service truck up to pickup or small van size is usually allowed). This is stricter than many communities and is designed to preserve the character of Livonias residential neighborhoods. Commercial signage rules apply only to properties in commercial or office zones. For questions, contact Planning at (734) 466-2200.
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