# Sign Regulations in Altamonte Springs, Florida

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Altamonte Springs, Florida, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Altamonte Springs, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/altamonte-springs
- **Data last verified:** 2026-04-27
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Altamonte_Springs/codes/Land_Development_Code?nodeId=ARTIIIZORE_DIV42SIRE)

## At a glance

Altamonte Springs, Florida regulates 70 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Projecting Sign - Commercials in the Retail Commercial Districts (C-G, C-L) zoning district are capped at 20 feet (1-story) or 33 feet (2-story) tall, Total signage ≤150 sq ft per parcel, and 24-48 inches wide, with a Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way setback (Sec. 3.42.6.5(a), 3.42.8.1). Most commercial signs in Altamonte Springs require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1AAA, R-1AA, R-1A, R-1, R-2, R-M Districts | 9 | 8 feet above ground from bottom of sign | 20 square feet per face | — |
| Multifamily Projects and Subdivisions (R-3, R-4, PUD RES) | 6 | 8 feet above ground from bottom of sign | 32 square feet per face | — |
| PUD Districts (PUD RES, PUD M/O, PUD COM) | 5 | 10 feet above ground | 800 square feet total, 400 sq ft per side max | — |
| Mixed-Use Districts (MOC-1, MOC-2, MOC-3, MOR-1, MOR-2, MOR-3, MOI-1, MOI-2, MUD) | 6 | 12 inches | 800 square feet total, 400 sq ft per side | — |
| General Office District (GO) | 6 | 20 feet (1-story) or 33 feet (2-story) | 800 square feet total | — |
| Retail Commercial Districts (C-G, C-L) | 8 | 20 feet above ground | 800 sq ft total | — |
| Very Light Industrial District (I-L) | 8 | 20 feet above ground | Total ≤200 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 25 | 40-75 feet above ground | 300 square feet total | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### R-1AAA, R-1AA, R-1A, R-1, R-2, R-M Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Subdivision Entrance Sign | — | — | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | As approved in plan | At subdivision entrance as approved in subdivision plan | — | 3.42.6.1(a) |
| Wall Sign - House of Worship | — | 12 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 | On building | — | 3.42.6.1(b)(1) |
| Freestanding Sign - House of Worship | 8 feet above ground from bottom of sign | 20 square feet per face | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 per street frontage | On premises, per street frontage | — | 3.42.6.1(b)(1) |
| Bulletin Sign - House of Worship | 8 feet above ground from bottom of sign | 20 square feet per face | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 per street frontage | On premises, per street frontage | — | 3.42.6.1(b)(1) |
| Wall Sign - Nursing Home | — | 16 square feet per face | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 per street side | On building, per street side | — | 3.42.6.1(b)(2) |
| Freestanding Sign - Nursing Home | 8 feet above ground from bottom of sign | 16 square feet per face | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 per street side | On premises, per street side | — | 3.42.6.1(b)(2) |
| Wall Sign - Child Care Center | — | 16 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 | On building | — | 3.42.6.1(b)(3) |
| Freestanding Sign - Child Care Center | 8 feet above ground from bottom of sign | 16 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 | On premises | — | 3.42.6.1(b)(3) |

### Retail Commercial Districts (C-G, C-L)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Commercial | 20 feet above ground | 100 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 | On premises | — | 3.42.6.5(a),(c) |
| Wall Sign - Commercial | — | Total signage ≤150 sq ft per parcel | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 | On building | — | 3.42.6.5(a) |
| Projecting Sign - Commercial | 20 feet (1-story) or 33 feet (2-story) | Total signage ≤150 sq ft per parcel | 24-48 inches | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 | Attached to wall | — | 3.42.6.5(a), 3.42.8.1 |
| Awning Sign - Commercial | 12 inches | 8 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 | On one awning | — | 3.42.6.5(e),(f) |
| Wall Sign - RBC Commercial >35 ft | — | 800 sq ft total | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | Up to 2 | Wall/parapet | — | 3.42.6.5(b) |
| Freestanding Sign - Multi-Unit Commercial | 20 feet | 150 square feet per face | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 per street, max 2 | Per street frontage | — | 3.42.6.5(d), 3.42.7.2.1 |
| Wall Sign - Multi-Unit Commercial | — | 200 sq ft per sign; total 300 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 per tenant | Tenant bay exterior | — | 3.42.7.2.2 |
| Freestanding Sign - Two-Unit Commercial | 20 feet | Total cumulative ≤200 sq ft if >150 ft frontage | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 shared | Shared | — | 3.42.7.1 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projecting Sign - General | 20 feet (1-story) or 33 feet (2-story) | 32 square feet | 24-48 inches | Interior edge ≤12 inches from wall | As per zone | Attached to wall, right angle, min 9 ft clearance | — | 3.42.8.1 |
| Freestanding Sign - General | As per zone | As per zone | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 structure per zone rules | Min 40 ft frontage lots; at property line ok | — | 3.42.8.2 |
| Awning Sign - General | 12 inches | 8 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 per awning | On awning | — | Various 3.42.6 |
| Freestanding Sign - Hotel/Motel | 20 feet above ground | 100 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 | On premises | — | 3.42.6.8(a) |
| Freestanding Sign - Hotel/Motel near I-4 - Option 1 | 40-75 feet above ground | 300 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 | On premises, within 1000 ft of I-4 ROW | — | 3.42.6.8(f)(a) |
| Monument Sign - Hotel/Motel near I-4 | 10 feet | 32 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 | On premises | — | 3.42.6.8(f)(b) |
| Freestanding Sign - Automotive Service Station | As per district | As per district | — | Minimum 5 feet from right-of-way | 1 | On premises | — | 3.42.6.9(a) |
| Trailer Sign - General | 8 feet | 100 square feet per face | 14 feet length | Safe setback if hazard; min 5 ft from ROW | 1 (2 for multi-unit on corners) | Commercial/industrial districts; secured | — | 3.42.9 |

## Prohibited signs in Altamonte Springs

- Any sign not expressly permitted or exempted by this Code is prohibited.
- Any sign or sign structure which constitutes a hazard to public health or safety.
- Abandoned signs.
- Animated signs.
- Any sign which obstructs a free ingress to or egress from a fire escape, door, window or other required exit way.
- Attention-getting devices except for certain special occasions such as grand openings with permit.
- Bench signs.
- Electronic digital signs.
- Electronic message centers except for time and temperature.
- Flashing signs including lights.
- Miscellaneous signs and posters affixed to walls, trees, poles, fences unless permitted.
- No structure or framework exposed by removal of sign faces for more than 15 days.
- Signs bearing obscenities, pornographic or immoral content.
- Parking of advertising vehicles prohibited except for active use vehicles.
- Portable signs unless specifically permitted.
- Rights-of-way signs except those by governmental agency.
- Roof signs.
- Rotating signs except barber poles or permissible animated signs.
- Signs consisting of a string of hanging lights or cluster of lights except time/temperature or holiday decorations.
- Signs or sign structures with exposed fluorescent lighting.
- Signs which obstruct vision of drivers/pedestrians or traffic signs.
- Signs using words like STOP, LOOK, ONE-WAY, YIELD, DANGER that mislead traffic.
- Snipe signs.
- Swinging signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Altamonte Springs

- Construction project signs: One per project, up to 16 sq ft in residential or 32 sq ft in commercial/industrial, erected 5 days before construction and removed 5 days after completion.
- Bulletin boards and identification signs for public, charitable or religious institutions up to 12 sq ft (or 24 sq ft if not visible from street).
- Community event notification signs, trailer signs or banners by governmental entity.
- Directional or instructional signs up to 4 sq ft per face.
- Flags and banners: Permanent non-illuminated banners on interior light posts under specific conditions; up to 3 flag poles per site with size limits based on height.
- Garage sale signs up to 4 sq ft for max 5 days.
- Governmental signs for traffic control, regulatory purposes, street signs, etc.
- Holiday decorations incidental to holidays, up to 45 consecutive days (60/year), set back 10 ft.
- House numbers and nameplates up to 2 sq ft per residential unit.
- Interior signs not visible from public right-of-way.
- Machinery and equipment signs integrated into equipment visible from street.
- Memorial signs or plaques flat against building of noncombustible materials.
- Menu signs not readable from off-premises.
- Public notices by public officers.
- Public service information signs temporary up to 32 sq ft, posted 7 days before and removed 2 days after event.
- Real estate signs: Up to 6 sq ft in residential (<2 acres), 32 sq ft (>=2 acres or nonresidential); special rules for subdivisions and large developments.
- Temporary signs in public parks.
- Under-canopy signs up to 4 sq ft per face.
- Temporary or promotional window signs covering no more than 25% of window pane without obstructing views.
- Accent lighting on buildings as integral decorative feature, not connected to signage.
- Visible neon and fiber-optic lighting on buildings as architectural feature, up to 1 linear ft per ft of facade (max 150 ft total), excess counts toward sign area.
- Temporary portable sidewalk signs in mixed-use developments, up to 4 ft high x 2 ft wide, one per business, uniform design.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Master sign plan required for multi-unit commercial centers or office complexes in designated activity centers, submitted with preliminary site plan review and approved by planning board or development review committee.
- Temporary master sign plan required for temporary promotional or informational signage on properties 10 acres or greater in designated activity centers, approved by development review committee.
- For PUD, mixed-use districts, multi-unit centers: Master sign plan may be required as part of preliminary site plan for additional/supplemental signs on office or mixed-use projects.
- For hotels/motels: Master sign plan submission required for signs exceeding standard height/size limits, approved by planning board.
- For off-site identification and directional signs: Site plan required, reviewed by development review committee.
- For billboards: Site plan required with conditional use application, reviewed by planning board for location and restrictions.
- Variance from board of zoning appeals may be required for deviations from standards, such as increased sign size/height or nonconforming features.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 8 zoning districts in Altamonte Springs — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Altamonte+Springs+FL&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-altamonte-springs

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