Home occupations in Long Beach cannot have any signage visible from outside the dwelling. No exterior advertising identifying the business is permitted. This aligns with maintaining the residential character of the neighborhood.
Under LBMC 21.51.235, no sign shall be displayed in a manner visible outside the dwelling unit for home occupation businesses. The residential appearance of the premises shall not be altered in any way. Creation of a separate entrance to the dwelling or the exclusive use of an existing entrance for the business is not permitted. Home occupation vehicles must be parked so they cannot be seen from the public right-of-way, preventing commercial vehicle signage from being visible to the neighborhood. These restrictions ensure home-based businesses remain compatible with surrounding residential uses and do not reduce neighbors' enjoyment of their neighborhood.
Displaying signs, altering the residential appearance, or parking commercial vehicles visibly from the public right-of-way violates the home occupation permit conditions and may result in permit revocation and code enforcement citations.
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