Stratford, CT Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

Section 6.11.6 of the Stratford Zoning Regulations lists the signs permitted in Residential Districts, and they are exempt from the permit requirements. The Business Sign row reads: location behind the front lot line, number 1, size 2 square feet maximum, other standards that it may be wall mounted or freestanding. Signs in Residential Districts on Main Street need special permit approval under Sections 7.3.2F (Change of Use) and 7.3.4 (Special Permit).

The link to home occupations runs through Section 6.11.3(11): commercial signs are prohibited in residential zones or on property used for non-transient residential uses, except for those properties on which a home occupation or a transient residential use has been approved.

Section 4.4.11 sets the home business rules. Home offices and certain home occupations are permitted in one-family residence districts only. The floor area used cannot exceed 25% of the finished floor area of the dwelling, no more than one person who does not reside on the premises can be employed, and the use cannot change the residential character of the dwelling. Section 4.4.11(C)(1)(d) allows a computer-based business in a multifamily district or residence only if there are no non-resident employees, on-site storage of goods and products, business related deliveries, signs or customers visiting the residence. Section 4.4.11(C)(4) treats visible parking for more than one vehicle or visible storage of materials as a change in residential character.

Section 6.11.5 separately exempts names on private residences not used for business purposes. A sign for a home business is not covered by that item.