Schaumburg prohibits signage for home-based businesses. The Village's zoning ordinance requires that home occupations have no exterior evidence of the business activity, which includes signs of any type. This applies to all residential zoning districts throughout the Village.
Schaumburg's home occupation regulations prohibit any exterior indication that a business is being conducted on the premises. This includes all forms of signage whether permanent, temporary, illuminated, or non-illuminated. Window signs, yard signs, banners, and vehicle-mounted signs advertising the business while parked at the residence are all prohibited. The restriction extends to digital or electronic signs. The rationale is to preserve the residential character of neighborhoods and prevent commercial encroachment. This is consistent with the Village's broader sign ordinance which regulates commercial signage throughout the community and reserves commercial sign types for commercially-zoned properties. Home business operators may still advertise through online platforms, business cards, and off-site marketing without violating the home occupation provisions.
Displaying signage for a home business is a violation of the Village's zoning ordinance. Code Enforcement at (847) 895-4500 may issue a notice to remove the sign. Failure to comply may result in fines for each day the violation continues. Repeated violations may also jeopardize the ability to continue operating the home occupation.
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