Modesto prohibits all exterior signage for home-based businesses. Home occupations must not have any visible indication of a business being conducted from a residential property, including signs, banners, or window displays.
Home occupations in Modesto are prohibited from displaying any exterior signage, banners, flags, or advertising visible from the street or neighboring properties. This includes window signs, yard signs, vehicle wraps parked prominently, and illuminated displays. The intent is to preserve the residential character of the neighborhood. Interior signage visible through windows may also be cited if it is clearly commercial in nature. Business identification on delivery vehicles is generally acceptable if the vehicle is stored in a garage when not in use. The sign code under MMC regulates all commercial signage throughout the city.
Business signage on residential property: code enforcement notice to remove. Repeat violations may jeopardize the business license.
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