St. Petersburg prohibits exterior signs, displays, and other visible indicia of a home-based business under Section 16.50.180, with the citywide Sign Code in Section 16.40.120 providing further limits.
Section 16.50.180 of the St. Petersburg Land Development Regulations bars home occupations from displaying any sign, advertisement, or other visible evidence of the business on the exterior of the dwelling or anywhere on the lot. No window signs, yard signs, illuminated signs, or vehicle-mounted commercial signs parked overnight are permitted in residential districts under the Sign Code (Section 16.40.120). The home itself must look like an ordinary residence from the public right-of-way. Limited residential identification (small address numerals and a discrete name plate) remains allowed under the Sign Code. Violations of the sign code can compound enforcement against the underlying home occupation if external signage is present.
Notice of Violation issued by Code Compliance Assistance; daily civil penalties under Chapter 21 (up to $250 first offense, $500 repeat) and orders to remove signage. Repeat sign violations can support revocation of the Business Tax Receipt.
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