Sahuarita prohibits exterior commercial signage for home businesses. Only a small nameplate (under 2 sq ft) identifying the resident is allowed in residential zones.
Sahuarita Land Development Code regulates home occupations and strictly limits signage to preserve the residential character of neighborhoods. Home-based businesses may not display exterior signs, banners, flags, or other commercial advertising visible from the public right-of-way. A small nameplate sign identifying the occupant (not the business) of approximately 1 to 2 square feet is generally permitted. Illuminated signs, electronic message displays, and A-frame sidewalk signs are prohibited in residential zones. Vehicle signage is not specifically prohibited on personal vehicles parked in driveways, but commercial vehicle parking restrictions may apply if the vehicle exceeds one ton rated capacity or displays advertising exceeding 4 square feet. These restrictions align with standard Arizona home occupation regulations that require the business to be clearly incidental to residential use. Rancho Sahuarita and other HOA communities may impose even stricter signage prohibitions through CC&Rs. The town sign code applies uniformly regardless of the type of home business, whether cottage food, consulting, or personal services.
Unauthorized commercial sign in residential zone: 100 to 250 dollar citation. Repeat offense: up to 500 dollars. Non-compliant sign removed by code enforcement at owner expense after notice period.
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