No exterior business signage is permitted for home-based businesses in San Mateo residential zones. The home must retain its residential character with no commercial identification visible from the street.
San Mateo's Home Occupation Permit provisions prohibit any exterior business signage at a residential location. Signs, banners, flags, or other commercial identification visible from the public street are prohibited. Commercial vehicles with business logos regularly parked at the home are also prohibited. Violations can lead to permit revocation and code enforcement action.
Sign removal order. Home occupation permit revocation risk. Code compliance fines $100 to $500.
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San Mateo prohibits nuisance barking under the city's noise ordinance and animal control provisions. Owners must prevent habitual barking that disturbs neigh...
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San Mateo experiences aircraft noise from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located approximately 3 miles north. The city cannot restrict FAA-contro...
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San Mateo regulates amplified sound under SMMC Section 7.30.080. Handheld amplified sound equipment cannot exceed 10 watts. All amplified sound must comply w...
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San Mateo limits permitted construction to 7 AM–7 PM weekdays, 9 AM–5 PM Saturdays, and noon–4 PM Sundays/holidays. Equipment cannot exceed 90 dB at 25 feet....
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San Mateo specifically regulates leaf blower operation under Chapter 10.80 in addition to the general noise ordinance. Leaf blowers must comply with both the...
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Fences up to 7 feet in San Mateo generally do not require a building permit if they comply with zoning regulations. Fences over 7 feet require a building per...
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