For home occupations in unincorporated Pierce County, signage is regulated by Title 18B of the Pierce County Code (Development Regulations - Signs), as directed by PCC 18A.37.110, so any home-business sign must comply with the county's sign standards for residential zones.
Pierce County Code 18A.37.110, the home occupation section, does not set its own sign dimensions; instead it directs that signage is regulated by Title 18B PCC, Development Regulations - Signs. That means a home-business sign in the unincorporated county must meet the size, number, placement, and illumination limits Title 18B sets for signs in residential zones. Home occupations must also keep the residential character of the dwelling and neighborhood and avoid off-site nuisances such as glare, so a large, bright, or commercial-style sign is generally not compatible. Property owners should confirm the specific residential sign allowance with Pierce County Planning & Public Works before installing any sign.
A home-business sign that exceeds the Title 18B PCC residential sign standards, or is placed or illuminated in a prohibited way, is a code violation. County code enforcement can require removal of a non-conforming sign and impose civil penalties.
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