Pasadena, TX Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Home Business Signs
- Prohibited
- Sign Code
- Chapter 31
- Enforcement
- Code Compliance
- Consequence
- Permit revocation possible
Summary
Pasadena prohibits signs and advertising that draw attention to home business properties in residential areas. Chapter 31 (Standard Sign Code) governs all signage. Home Occupation Permit conditions require the business to maintain residential character.
Sec. 394.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:(1) "On-premise sign" means a freestanding sign identifying or advertising a business, person, or activity, and installed and maintained on the same premises as the business, person, or activity.(2) "Off-premise sign" means a sign displaying advertising that pertains to a business, person, organization, activity, event, place, service, or product not principally located or primarily manufactured or sold on the premises on which the sign is located.(3) "Person" means an individual, association, or corporation.(4) "Portable sign" means a sign designed to be mounted on a trailer, bench, wheeled carrier, or other nonmotorized mobile structure.(5) "Sign" means a structure, display, light device,
Full Breakdown
Home businesses in Pasadena are prohibited from displaying signs or advertising that draw attention to the property. This is a condition of the Home Occupation Permit and is enforced by Code Compliance. Chapter 31 of the Pasadena Code establishes the Standard Sign Code, which regulates all signage throughout the city. Ground signs must comply with setback requirements per Sec. 31-64(d). The sign code addresses permitted sign types, sizes, lighting, and placement for commercial properties. Residential properties with home occupations must maintain the residential character of the neighborhood, and visible commercial signage would violate this requirement.
Violations & Fines
Unauthorized signage: citation under Chapter 31. Home Occupation Permit may be revoked for signage violations.
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