Olathe, KS Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Sign type
- Nameplate only
- Max size
- 2 sq ft
- Location
- Wall near main entrance
- Yard signs
- Not allowed
Summary
Olathe home occupations get exactly one sign: a 2-square-foot nameplate on the building's wall near the main entrance, no other advertising on the house or yard.
The only sign allowed is a two (2) square foot nameplate attached to the face (wall) of the building near the main entrance of the main building. ... No sign or other form of advertising pertaining to the home occupation may be placed or painted onto the exterior of the residence or in the yard of a residence, except as permitted by Section 18.50.190, below.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 26-39, passed July 21, 2026).
Full Breakdown
UDO § 18.50.070.E.1.c limits home-occupation signage to a single nameplate, capped at two square feet, mounted flat on the wall of the main building near its main entrance. Subsection K reinforces the point: no other sign or advertising for the home occupation may be placed or painted on the house's exterior or anywhere in the yard, aside from what's allowed under the citywide sign chapter, § 18.50.190. In the N district, a narrower rule applies instead for wall signs on single-family or two-family dwellings, capped at one square foot.
Violations & Fines
Posting a yard sign, banner or larger placard for a home business is a UDO violation subject to § 18.70.030: the City can order it removed and pursue a fine of up to $500 or six months' jail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put a sign in my yard for my home business in Olathe?
Can the sign be illuminated?
Sources & Official References
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