Yonkers Zoning Ordinance prohibits exterior business signage for home occupations in residential districts. No sign, display, or advertisement indicating the business may be visible from outside the dwelling.
Yonkers Chapter 43 home occupation standards require that the residential character of the neighborhood be preserved. No exterior signs, lighting, or displays advertising the home business are allowed. Professional nameplates (doctors, lawyers) are sometimes permitted as de minimis identifiers but not business signage. Enforcement by Building Department code inspectors.
Sign removal required. Fines typically $100-$500 per violation; continuing violations accrue daily penalties.
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