# Sign Regulations in Astatula, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Astatula, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/astatula
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Astatula/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH59LADERE_ARTIXSIST)

## At a glance

Astatula, Florida regulates 20 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Detached - On-site)s in the Commercial District, Industrial District, Public Facilities District zoning district are capped at 10 feet above ground. tall and If multiple occupancy: max combined 144 sq ft; single complex sign: 100 sq ft per face., with a Minimum 5 ft from right-of-way, 7.5 ft from side property setback (Sec. Sec. 59-9.1.12.E, Sec. 59-9.1.9). Most commercial signs in Astatula require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial District, Industrial District, Public Facilities District | 12 | 10 feet above ground. | If multiple occupancy: max combined 144 sq ft; single complex sign: 100 sq ft per face. | — |
| Residential District | 5 | 4 ft if detached | Lettering/symbol max 50% wall area; wall max 150 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | — | 32 sq ft per side, one per street frontage | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Commercial District, Industrial District, Public Facilities District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Must not extend more than six inches above the roof line. | See formula | — | — | One per elevation, maximum two elevations if abutting 2 streets or other commercial lot | On the front elevation of actual business premises; may be on 2 elevations if abutting 2 streets or another commercial lot. | — | Sec. 59-9.1.12.I.3-4, Sec. 59-9.1.9 |
| Freestanding Sign (Detached - On-site) | 10 feet above ground. | If multiple occupancy: max combined 144 sq ft; single complex sign: 100 sq ft per face. | — | Minimum 5 ft from right-of-way, 7.5 ft from side property | One per structure with min 30 ft lot frontage; see formula for multi-occupancy | Between building line and property line in required yard areas; not in traffic lanes or vision clearance areas. | — | Sec. 59-9.1.12.E, Sec. 59-9.1.9 |
| Window Sign | — | Up to 50% of total window area | — | — | No limit, as long as within 50% area | Inside or upon window panes/glass | — | Sec. 59-9.1.8.M, Sec. 59-9.1.12.H |
| Marquee Sign | Shall not extend more than 4 ft above marquee or more than 1 ft below marquee, and must be at least 8 ft above sidewalk/ground. | — | — | — | — | Attached to and made part of marquee on building/structure | — | Sec. 59-9.1.12.J, Sec. 59-9.1.9 |
| Projecting Sign | Must not project above roof/cornice wall; clearance above ground grade at least 8 ft | — | — | — | One per business establishment | On front elevation wall of business | — | Sec. 59-9.1.12.K, Sec. 59-9.1.9 |
| Gas Price Sign (Attached to Detached Sign) | 10 feet | 36 sq ft | — | — | — | Must be attached to detached/freestanding sign | — | Sec. 59-9.1.12.L |
| Subdivision/Development Sign | — | 64 sq ft per sign | — | 25 ft from residence/business; 10 ft from right-of-way | Up to two per entrance | At entrance to subdivision/development | — | Sec. 59-9.1.12.F |
| Temporary Political Sign (Commercial District Option) | Max 4 ft if detached from building | No more than 4 sq ft except billboards; billboards allowed in commercial districts only | — | Min 15 ft from roadway | — | — | — | Sec. 59-9.1.12.M |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Residential) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Premises where service/event is offered, or for occupant identification. | — | Sec. 59-9.1.8.K |
| Freestanding Sign (Residential Real Estate) | — | 12 sq ft per face | — | — | One per parcel | On parcel being advertised | — | Sec. 59-9.1.8.R |
| Occupant Identification Sign (Residential) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | At entrance drive of residence, estate, ranch. | — | Sec. 59-9.1.8.R |
| Temporary Political Sign (Residential District) | 4 ft if detached | 4 sq ft | — | Min 15 ft from roadway | — | — | — | Sec. 59-9.1.12.M |
| Neighborhood Identification Sign | — | Lettering/symbol max 50% wall area; wall max 150 sq ft | — | — | — | Neighborhood/tract entrance | — | Sec. 59-9.1.12.G |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Name Plate | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 59-9.1.12.A |
| Bulletin Board (Public Use) | — | 32 sq ft per side, one per street frontage | — | — | One per street frontage | On premises of public/charitable institution | — | Sec. 59-9.1.12.B |
| Occupational Sign (Commercial/Public Institutional >2 sq ft, ≤4 sq ft) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Commercial or public institutional building | — | Sec. 59-9.1.12.C |
| Construction Project Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | On site of construction project | — | Sec. 59-9.1.12.D |

## Prohibited signs in Astatula

- Signs not specifically outlined as allowed are prohibited.
- It shall be unlawful to erect, structurally modify (other than normal maintenance), replace, or relocate any sign without first obtaining a permit unless exempted by this article.
- All signs not specifically outlined in this article are prohibited.
- No permit for a sign shall be issued except in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance.
- Signs which advertise or identify a business, firm, or similar activity must be removed, painted over, or properly covered within 60 days after the business ceases operation or vacates the premises.
- No sign shall be located in or over the public right-of-way or on Town of Astatula property and shall not be permitted within 15 feet of the established roadway (for political signs).
- No sign shall obstruct, impede or otherwise create a hazardous condition for the safe and normal flow of pedestrian or motor vehicle traffic (specifically for political signs, but also integrated into general safety objectives).
- Political signs may not be affixed to any tree or utility pole.

## Signs exempt from permit in Astatula

- Maintenance of existing signs, including painting, repainting, cleaning, or other normal maintenance and repair not involving structural changes.
- Changing the advertising copy or message on an existing, approved, painted or printed sign, marquee, changeable copy sign, or a similar approved sign (with replaceable copy).
- Directional or instructional signs located entirely on the property to which they pertain and do not exceed eight square feet in area.
- Governmental signs for public information, direction, control of traffic, other regulatory purposes, street signs, danger signs, railroad crossing signs, and public utilities' signs indicating danger/safety aid or erected with approval in public duty.
- Holiday decorations of a primarily decorative nature associated with recognized holidays or as decreed by Town Council for a special event or campaign, provided they are safely attached and kept in good repair.
- Occupant signs denoting professional, commercial, or public institutional buildings not exceeding two square feet in area.
- Notice bulletin boards not exceeding 32 square feet in area for public buildings.
- No trespassing or no dumping signs not to exceed 1.5 square feet per sign and not exceeding one per 50 feet of lot perimeter.
- Symbols or insignia, such as religious symbols, commemorative plaques, or identification emblems of recognized organizations, not exceeding four square feet in area and placed flat against a building.
- Warning signs warning the public of existence or danger, containing no advertising material, removable upon subsidence of danger.
- Signs located within a building if not visible from outside.
- Residential signs in residential districts with no commercial message other than advertising goods/services legally offered on the premises, provided sign is limited to four square feet and not illuminated.
- Window signs (including neon and animated signs) covering up to 50 percent of window area.
- Temporary banners not mounted on windows, for a period not exceeding 30 days (with a 30-day waiting period between banners), limited to 30 inches by 72 inches.
- Sidewalk and sandwich signs placed at the opening of each business day and removed at the end (only in commercial zoning districts, not to exceed 12 square feet per side, permit required but exempt from other sign permit requirements).
- Banner street signs erected by the Town as instructed by Town Council, for townwide benefit or public welfare, minimum 17 feet above the street.
- Memorial signs or tablets, names of building and date of erection cut into masonry or constructed of noncombustible materials, not exceeding four square feet.
- Non-illuminated 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign per property parcel not more than 12 square feet in residential areas, not more than 32 square feet in commercial or unimproved lands. Identification signs at entrances to residences, estates, ranches, not exceeding four square feet.
- One hard hat sign at each entrance to a construction area not to exceed four square feet each.
- Signs not visible from areas other than the site on which they are located.
- Legal notices, identification, informational or directional signs.
- Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection with commercial promotion or direction.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required for any person, agency, firm, or corporation to erect, structurally modify, replace or relocate any sign in the Town, except as exempted.
- Applications for a sign permit must include, among other things, a plan showing the location of the proposed installation and a detailed plan of the proposed sign.
- All detached signs and signs 50 square feet or larger must submit two copies of a scaled plan with structural, pressure, and electrical details in accordance with Florida Building Code.
- A site plan and a detailed sign plan must be submitted to the Town Clerk for zoning clearance and building permit issuance for signs as described in Sec. 59-9.1.12 (Permitted Signs).
- Any request for a variance regarding signs must follow the procedures outlined in Article I of these regulations.
- Sidewalk and sandwich signs are exempt from permit, except that a specific permit (renewable annually) is required for such signs in commercial districts.

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