Perris, CA Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

Signage for home businesses in Perris is tightly restricted under the home occupation standards of Zoning Code Section 19.02.140. The code states that 'Signage or commercial advertising for the home occupation is prohibited.' This is a flat prohibition - unlike many cities that allow a small nameplate, Perris does not permit any business sign at a residence operating a home occupation, supporting the requirement that the home occupation not alter the residential character of the property. Window signs, yard signs, banners, and other commercial advertising that identify the business at the home are not allowed. By contrast, on-site retail sale of merchandise is also prohibited, so there is no customer-facing storefront to advertise. Permitted commercial signage in Perris is governed separately by the Chapter 19.75 Sign Regulations, which set standards for permitted, exempt, prohibited, temporary, and illuminated signs in commercial and industrial zones - but those allowances do not extend to home occupations in residential zones. A home-based business may still advertise off-site (online, business cards, vehicle that complies with home-occupation vehicle limits) as long as no sign is placed at the residence. Operators should confirm any vehicle-lettering or temporary-sign questions with the Perris Planning Division before posting.