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Simpsonville, SC Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Max size
4 square feet
Max number
One sign per lot
Sign types
Wall or hanging signs only
Illumination
No internal illumination
Placement
Not hung from awning/canopy

Summary

A home occupation may display one sign per lot. It must be a wall or hanging sign no larger than four square feet, may not hang from an awning or canopy, and may not be internally illuminated.

Maximum sign display area. No home occupation sign shall exceed four square feet. Maximum number of signs. Not more than one home occupation sign shall be permitted per lot... Sign Illumination. No home occupation sign shall be internally illuminated.

Full Breakdown

Simpsonville's Zoning Ordinance sign standards (Home Occupation Signs) limit signage that identifies a home occupation: only wall signs or hanging signs may be used, no home occupation sign may exceed four square feet, not more than one home occupation sign is permitted per lot, no hanging sign may hang from an awning or canopy, hanging signs must be securely attached with metal supports, and no home occupation sign may be internally illuminated. These restrictions reinforce the general home-occupation rule that there be no material change in the outside appearance of the dwelling.

Violations & Fines

An oversized, extra, or internally illuminated home occupation sign is a zoning violation subject to removal orders and municipal fines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big can a home business sign be?
No home occupation sign may exceed four square feet, and only one such sign is permitted per lot.
Can the sign be lit up?
No home occupation sign may be internally illuminated. Wall or hanging signs are the only permitted types, and hanging signs cannot hang from an awning or canopy.

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