Sutter County, CA Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing Article
- Sutter County Zoning Code Article 21. Signs (1500-21)
- Residential Max
- 1 non-illuminated wall sign, 4 sq ft (Table 1500-21-2)
- Height Limit
- Not above the building eaves
- Agricultural Max
- 1 sign, 6 sq ft; monument max 4 ft high (Table 1500-21-1)
- Illumination
- Not permitted (non-illuminated only)
Summary
Signage for home occupations in unincorporated Sutter County is governed by Zoning Code Article 21 (Signs). In residential districts a home occupation may have one non-illuminated wall-mounted sign no larger than 4 square feet that does not extend above the eaves of the building.
1500-12-030(K): Signage. Signage for home occupations shall be subject to Article 21. ... Table 1500-21-2: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS - Home Occupation Signs: 1 non-illuminated wall mounted sign; Maximum Area Per Sign: 4 square feet; Maximum Height: Not to exceed the eaves of the building to which it is affixed. ... Table 1500-21-1: AGRICULTURAL, RECREATION and PUBLIC DISTRICTS - Home Occupation Signs in Agricultural and Recreation Districts: 1 non-illuminated wall mounted sign; or 1 non-illuminated monument sign; Maximum Area Per Sign: 6 square feet; Monument sign - 4 feet. ... 1500-21-060 Permit Requirements. A. Zoning Clearance for On-site Signs. 1. Zoning Clearance Required. All on-site signs identified in Section 1500-21-070 (Signs Requiring a Permit) require approval of a Zoning Clearance (Section 1500-25-030) to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. ... Definition (Article 27): Home Occupation Sign. A sign located at a residence advertising a business, profession, or occupation conducted in the residence or by persons residing in the residence.
Full Breakdown
Section 1500-12-030 of the Sutter County Zoning Code directs that signage for home occupations is subject to Article 21 (Signs), Chapter 1500-21. Under Section 1500-21-070, Table 1500-21-2, residential districts allow one non-illuminated, wall-mounted sign with a maximum area of 4 square feet, and the sign may not extend above the eaves of the building to which it is affixed. Illuminated signs are not permitted in residential districts. By contrast, Table 1500-21-1 (agricultural, recreation, and public districts) allows one non-illuminated wall-mounted sign or one non-illuminated monument sign up to 6 square feet, with monument signs limited to 4 feet in height, so a home occupation located on an agriculturally zoned parcel may have a slightly larger sign than one in a residential subdivision.
In all cases, signs must be non-illuminated. Because these are the only on-site advertising allowances for a residence-based business, more prominent commercial signage, freestanding pole signs, and illuminated displays are not available to home occupations in residential zones.
Violations & Fines
Erecting a sign larger than allowed, an illuminated sign, or an unpermitted sign type in a residential district violates Article 21 and can result in a code-enforcement order to remove or modify the sign by the Development Services Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put up a sign for my home business in unincorporated Sutter County?
Can the sign be lit up?
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