# Sign Regulations in Archer, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Archer, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/archer
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Archer/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIIILADECO_ARTIVDE_S22SUREMOHOPAREVEPA_PTISURE_S22.16STSINA)

## At a glance

Archer, Florida regulates 15 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Ground Sign (Single/Multiple Occupancy)s in the Commercial District (C-1, C-2) zoning district are capped at See Table below tall and See Table below (Sec. Sec. 23.06.1). Most commercial signs in Archer require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | — | 2 sq ft or no element over 3 inches | — |
| Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3); Agricultural District (A) | 2 | — | 32 sq ft per face | — |
| Commercial District (C-1, C-2) | 7 | 18 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Industrial District (I, ILW) | 7 | 18 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Historic District | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Exempt Sign | — | 2 sq ft or no element over 3 inches | — | — | — | Any zone, not placed to cause hazard | — | Sec. 23.03 |
| Portable Sign (Temporary Use Events) | — | — | — | — | — | Permitted temporary use site (fairs/carnivals/sporting events) | — | Sec. 23.05.3 |
| Temporary Sign (Real Estate) | — | — | — | — | — | On the subject property for sale, rent, or lease; also offsite on arterial streets | — | Sec. 23.05.2.a, 23.05.2.b |
| Temporary Sign (Garage Sale or Public Sale in Residential District) | — | — | — | — | — | On subject property in residential district; also directional signage offsite along arterials | — | Sec. 23.05.2.c, 23.05.2.d |
| Banner | — | — | — | — | — | Secured to a vertical surface by at least 4 corners | — | Sec. 23.03(14) |
| Prohibited Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 23.04 |

### Commercial District (C-1, C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Single/Multiple Occupancy) | See Table below | See Table below | — | — | See table | Along each street frontage, subject to spacing requirements | — | Sec. 23.06.1 |
| Wall/Building Sign (Multiple Occupancy Complex - Building Side) | 18 ft | 10% of facade area, max 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building side (complex wide) | On each side of principal buildings | — | Sec. 23.06.2.b |
| Wall/Building Sign (Multiple Occupancy Complex - Occupant Unit) | 18 ft | 15% of unit's exterior facade area, max 100 sq ft | — | — | 2 per occupant/unit exterior | Any exterior portion of unit | — | Sec. 23.06.2.c |
| Wall/Building Sign (Non-Complex Occupancy) | 18 ft | 10% of building facade (per side), max 100 sq ft per side | — | — | 2 per building side | 2 per building side | — | Sec. 23.06.2.e |
| Time/Temperature/Date Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Commercial parcels, as ground or building sign | — | Sec. 23.06.3 |
| Directional Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On parcel for parking/access | — | Sec. 23.06.4 |
| Offsite Sign | 18 ft | 50 sq ft | — | — | — | Arterial streets only | — | Sec. 23.06.6 |

### Industrial District (I, ILW)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Single/Multiple Occupancy) | See Table below | See Table below | — | — | See table | Along each street frontage, subject to spacing requirements | — | Sec. 23.06.1 |
| Wall/Building Sign (Multiple Occupancy Complex - Building Side) | 18 ft | 10% of facade area, max 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building side (complex wide) | On each side of principal buildings | — | Sec. 23.06.2.b |
| Wall/Building Sign (Multiple Occupancy Complex - Occupant Unit) | 18 ft | 15% of unit's exterior facade area, max 100 sq ft | — | — | 2 per occupant/unit exterior | Any exterior portion of unit | — | Sec. 23.06.2.c |
| Wall/Building Sign (Non-Complex Occupancy) | 18 ft | 10% of building facade (per side), max 100 sq ft per side | — | — | 2 per building side | 2 per building side | — | Sec. 23.06.2.e |
| Time/Temperature/Date Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Commercial or industrial parcels, as ground or building sign | — | Sec. 23.06.3 |
| Directional Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On parcel for parking/access | — | Sec. 23.06.4 |
| Offsite Sign | 18 ft | 50 sq ft | — | — | — | Arterial streets only | — | Sec. 23.06.6 |

## Prohibited signs in Archer

- It is unlawful to erect or maintain any sign not expressly authorized by or exempted from this land development code.
- Offsite signs are prohibited except as specifically permitted.
- Signs which move, revolve, are animated or appear to move, revolve or be animated are prohibited, including balloons, captive balloons, flags, streamers, animated display boards, pennants, propellers, and spinners (except as permitted for certain temporary activities).
- Signs using light other than illuminated signs specifically permitted in this land development code are prohibited.
- Signs which emit noise, odor, smoke, or steam are prohibited.
- Signs displaying copy harmful to minors are prohibited.
- Signs which obstruct or impair vision of motorists, cyclists, or pedestrians, or which interfere with entrances, exits, or safety equipment are prohibited.
- Signs attached in any way to utility poles, traffic control devices, or city signs are prohibited.
- No signs or sign structures shall be placed in or upon a public right-of-way or public easement, except under the terms of a lease between the easement owner and the sign owner.
- Signs in excess of two feet in height and located within a vision triangle must meet specified clearance/support standards.
- All permanent signs and their illumination must comply with building and electrical codes.
- Sign lighting may not be designed or located to cause confusion with traffic lights, shine directly onto adjacent property, or into the eyes of motorists or pedestrians.
- Signs in a designated historic district shall not be internally illuminated; only steady light projected onto the sign face is permitted.
- Internal illumination is permitted only in industrial and commercial zones not designated as historic.
- A building sign shall not extend beyond any edge of the surface to which it is attached, nor disrupt a major architectural feature of the building.
- All signs over pedestrian ways must provide a minimum of 7 feet 6 inches of clearance; signs over vehicular ways must provide a minimum of 13 feet 6 inches of clearance.
- The combined area of permanent and temporary signs placed on or behind windows shall not exceed 25 percent of total window area per floor level per building or unit side.
- No sign permit shall be issued and no sign constructed in a zoning district with historic designation, or on a site in the local, state, or national historic register, unless a certificate of appropriateness has been issued.

## Signs exempt from permit in Archer

- Signs of two square feet or less, and signs with no letters, symbols, logos, or designs in excess of three inches in dimension, unless otherwise prohibited.
- Signs erected on public property with approval of the relevant public agency.
- Signs not visible from the street or adjoining property.
- Legal notices and official instruments.
- Flags or insignias of governmental, religious, charitable, fraternal, or other nonprofit organizations (with specified flag size proportional to pole).
- Holiday lights and decorations that do not constitute advertising.
- Merchandise displays behind storefront windows, provided no part of the display moves or contains flashing lights.
- Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and dates of erection when cut into masonry or made of bronze/incombustible materials and attached to a building surface.
- Signs incorporated into machinery or equipment by a manufacturer or distributor, identifying/advertising only the product or services dispensed (e.g., vending machines, newspaper racks, telephone booths, gas pumps).
- Advertising and identifying signs located on taxi cabs, buses, trailers, trucks, or vehicle bumpers.
- Public warning signs to indicate the dangers of trespassing, swimming, animals, or similar hazards.
- Works of art that do not constitute advertising.
- Signs carried by a person, as long as the sign's message does not constitute advertising.
- Banners that are securely fastened to a vertical surface by at least the four corners of the banner, provided banners are not torn, ripped, frayed, stained, or faded.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Section 23.06(2)d: Building signs for multiple occupancy complexes constructed or remodeled after the effective date shall conform to an approved sign format plan. The format must be submitted for authorization and maintained on file with the zoning administrator. The format plan must specify sign types, dimensions, and design elements (placement, color, shape, style) creating a unified appearance. Revisions require zoning administrator approval.
- Section 23.15(1): A conditional use permit is required prior to the erection of any permanent sign.
- Section 23.15(2): Sign permitting is governed by Section 26 on site and development plans (see Section 26.04.17 for sign-specific submission requirements).
- Section 26.04.17: When submitting for a sign, a detailed blueprint or drawing of the sign (structural, wind, display details), materials, illumination, sign area, location relative to property lines, and information on affected trees is required. A plan to scale showing ground sign placement, all existing signs, and speed limits on adjacent streets is necessary. For building signs, a plan showing building elevation/dimensions and placement is required.
- Section 26.02(2): For the erection of a sign on a previously developed site (and independent of any other development activity), a zoning permit or conditional use permit may be issued in lieu of a full site and development plan, provided a written application in compliance with Section 26.04.16 is submitted.
- Section 23.06(2)d: The sign format plan for multiple occupancy complexes is required as part of the sign authorization process and must be followed by all occupants. Any modification of the plan requires prior approval from the zoning administrator.

## Full detail

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