Loveland, CO Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

Loveland UDC Division 18.02.06 establishes that a home occupation must not change the residential character or appearance of the dwelling or surrounding neighborhood. The Loveland sign regulations within UDC Title 18, Part 3 prohibit most commercial-style signage in residential zones - including freestanding monument signs, pole signs, illuminated wall signs, banners, A-frames, and inflatables. The only sign typically permitted in association with a home occupation is a small identification placard attached to the principal dwelling, non-illuminated, and limited in size by the residential sign provisions (commonly capped at 2 square feet or less for a single placard mounted near the entry, and not visible from beyond the property as commercial advertising). Window signs visible from the street, yard signs advertising the business, lighted signs, and signs on accessory structures fronting on the street are prohibited. Vehicle signage on a personal vehicle parked at the home is permitted but vehicle parking must not include commercial trucks or trailers exceeding the residential parking standards in Loveland UDC Title 18, Part 3 (off-street parking). Operators should confirm any sign with the Loveland Current Planning Division (970-962-2523) before installation; an administrative sign permit may be required.