Mesa prohibits exterior signage for home occupations in residential zones. Home businesses must not be identifiable from the street or display any commercial signage under the zoning ordinance.
Mesa's home occupation standards prohibit any exterior signs, displays, or advertising that indicates a business is being conducted on the premises. The home must maintain its residential appearance. No commercial vehicle signage, product displays, or business identification may be visible from the street or neighboring properties. This restriction ensures home occupations remain incidental to the residential use and do not alter the neighborhood character. Interior signage visible through windows may also be restricted.
Displaying commercial signage at a home business location violates the home occupation standards and may result in code compliance action requiring immediate removal of signs.
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