Henrico County, VA Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Max number of signs
- Two signs per lot
- Max total area
- Two square feet aggregate
- Max height
- Four feet
- Illumination
- Not allowed
- Sign permit
- Not required for these
Summary
A Henrico home occupation may display no more than two non-illuminated signs totaling two square feet and no taller than four feet, and these need no sign permit. No other outside evidence of the business is allowed under the zoning ordinance.
On any lot, not more than two non-illuminated signs not exceeding two square feet in aggregate area or four feet in height.
Full Breakdown
Henrico's home-occupation rule (§ 24-4419) bars any evidence visible from off the premises that a dwelling is used for a business, except a sign as provided in § 24-5703.D. That sign provision, in the county's Chapter 24 sign regulations, allows on any lot up to two non-illuminated signs not exceeding two square feet in aggregate area or four feet in height, and no sign permit is required for them. So a home business may post a small, unlit sign but cannot use illuminated, oversized, or window-covering commercial signage. Because Henrico governs the whole county, these same limits apply in Short Pump, Glen Allen, Sandston, Varina and every other community.
Violations & Fines
Displaying an illuminated, oversized, or additional business sign at a residence violates §§ 24-4419 and 24-5703 and the general sign rules. Henrico can order the sign removed and pursue civil penalties as a zoning/sign-code violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put a sign up for my home business in Henrico?
Can my home-business sign be lit up?
Sources & Official References
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