Selma prohibits exterior signage for home occupations under SMC Title 11 zoning provisions. Home businesses must not display any sign, banner, or advertising visible from the street or public right-of-way that indicates a commercial enterprise operates at the residential address.
Selma's zoning ordinance requires home occupations to maintain the residential character of the neighborhood. This includes a prohibition on exterior signs advertising the home business. No wall signs, ground signs, banners, flags, or window displays indicating commercial activity are permitted on residential properties operating home occupations. This applies to both minor and major home occupation categories. Commercial vehicles with business signage may be parked on the property but are typically limited to one vehicle and must comply with residential parking standards. The intent is to ensure that neighbors and passersby cannot distinguish a home with a home occupation from any other residence on the street. Interior signage not visible from outside is not regulated. Online advertising and business cards listing the residential address are permitted since they do not affect the visual character of the neighborhood.
Displaying commercial signage at a home occupation is a zoning violation. Code enforcement may require removal of signs and issue administrative citations for noncompliance.
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