SDMC Section 141.0308 prohibits all signs advertising a home occupation. No exterior signs, window signs, or vehicle signs related to the home business are permitted on the residential property.
Under SDMC 141.0308, signs advertising a home occupation are not permitted. This prohibition is absolute: no exterior signage, window signs, banners, sandwich boards, or any other form of advertising may be displayed on the property to indicate a business is being conducted. The purpose is to maintain the residential character of the neighborhood. Vehicle signage on business-related vehicles parked at the property is not specifically addressed, but the overall requirement that the home occupation not be detectable from outside the dwelling applies. Business cards and online presence are not regulated by the signage prohibition. This aligns with San Diego's broader sign regulations (SDMC Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 12) which restrict commercial signage in residential zones.
Code enforcement notice to remove signage. Non-compliance may result in citation and fines. Persistent signage violations may trigger review of the home occupation use.
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