San Jose, CA Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

Signage must conform to the residential signage requirements set forth in Part 4 of Chapter 23.04 of Title 23. Business Vehicles A maximum of one business vehicle with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight of less than ten thousand pounds is permitted to be kept, garaged or parked on the lot or parcel associated with the home occupation. Clients A maximum of two clients at a time are permitted at the dwelling. Employees and Assistants Only occupants of the dwelling may be employees or unpaid volunteers of the business or commercial activity; provided, however, that Note 1 below this Table 20-160 applies to and shall govern and control over cottage food operations. Environmental Constraints There shall be no obnoxious odors, vibrations, glare, fumes, dust, electrical interference or noise detectable by normal human sensory perception outside the dwelling or through vertical or horizontal party walls. Hours of Operation Clients are permitted at the residence only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Location Dwelling Unit Home occupations, including storage, are permitted in the dwelling unit. Accessory Building Home occupations, including storage, are limited to one hundred square feet of floor area in an accessory building provided any required parking provided in the accessory building is retained and accessible. Attached Garage Home occupations are permitted in an attached garage provided the required parking is retained and accessible.