Home occupations in Stockton must be clearly incidental and secondary to residential use. Signage advertising a home business is generally not permitted in residential zones to maintain the residential character of neighborhoods.
SMC Chapter 16.132 requires home occupations to be incidental and secondary to residential use, meaning the business should not be apparent from the exterior of the residence. External signage advertising a home business in residential zones is generally not permitted. The home must maintain its residential appearance. Business vehicles with commercial signage are limited to one vehicle with no more than one-ton capacity. Any business signage would need to comply with SMC Title 16 sign regulations, which restrict commercial signage in residential districts.
Sign removal order. Home occupation permit revocation risk. Code compliance fines $100 to $500.
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