Philadelphia County prohibits most home business signage in residential districts. Zoning Code Section 14-603(13)(d) allows only one non-illuminated nameplate sign up to 2 square feet. No window, yard, or vehicle advertising signs permitted for home occupations.
Under Philadelphia Zoning Code Section 14-603(13), home occupations may display only one nameplate sign. The sign must be attached to the building, non-illuminated, and no larger than 2 square feet. No temporary signs, A-frames, window displays, yard signs, or illuminated signage are permitted. Commercial vehicles with business logos may park but should be screened from street view where possible. Additional sign standards in Zoning Code Chapter 14-900 apply.
Oversized or prohibited signage: $150-$500 fine per sign plus removal order within 10 days.
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