# Sign Regulations in Belleview, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Belleview, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/belleview
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Belleview/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=SPBLADERE_CH126SI)

## At a glance

Belleview, Florida regulates 26 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Billboards in the Nonresidential Zoning Districts (B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, M-1, M-2, GU, H, CPD) zoning district are capped at 40 ft., extensions up to 45 ft.; min 15 ft. ground clearance tall, 378 sq. ft. per face; extension 15%, and 36 ft. wide, with a 20 ft. property line, 50 ft. residential, 40 ft. from other signs, 150 ft. highway setback (Sec. Sec. 126-10). Most commercial signs in Belleview require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Zoning Districts (A-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, RMH, R-4, RO) | 3 | 8 ft. | 32 or 48 sq. ft. per sign (based on frontage) | — |
| Nonresidential Zoning Districts (B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, M-1, M-2, GU, H, CPD) | 10 | 40 ft., extensions up to 45 ft.; min 15 ft. ground clearance | 378 sq. ft. per face; extension 15% | — |
| Single-tenant/use developments (B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, M-1, M-2, GU, H, CPD) | 6 | 25 ft. (5 ft. setback), 35 ft. (15 ft. setback) | 50 sq. ft. per lane; if more than one, max 60 sq. ft. total, no single sign >40 sq. ft. | — |
| Multi-tenant developments (B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, M-1, M-2, GU, H, CPD) | 5 | 9 ft. | 50 sq. ft. per lane; if more than one, 60 sq. ft. total, no single sign >40 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial Planned Developments (CPD) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Residential Planned Developments (RPD) | 3 | 8 ft. | 32 or 48 sq. ft. per sign | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | 35 ft. (flagpole) | May not cover more than 50% of window area; combined with permanent, up to 65% | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Nonresidential Zoning Districts (B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, M-1, M-2, GU, H, CPD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft. | See formula (single-tenant: 80 sq. ft. + 2 sq. ft./lf of building facade); Multi-tenant: see multi-tenant formula | — | See Sec. 126-7(g)(1): 25 ft. side lot lines, 5 ft. from r-o-w for signs under 25 ft. high | — | On premises | — | Sec. 126-8(b)(1)-(2) |
| Pole Sign (Single Tenant Use) | 25 ft. (5 ft. setback); 35 ft. (15 ft. setback) | See formula | — | 5 ft. for 25 ft. height; 15 ft. for 35 ft. height | — | On premises | — | Sec. 126-8(b)(1)b.2. |
| Wall Sign (Single Tenant Use) | — | See formula | — | — | — | Attached to principal building frontage | — | Sec. 126-8(b)(1)a. |
| Monument Sign (Multi-Tenant) | 8 ft. | Other signage: 115 sq. ft. (building <10,000 sq. ft.), 155 sq. ft. (10,000–50,000 sq. ft.), 185 sq. ft. (50,000–100,000 sq. ft.), 210 sq. ft. (>100,000 sq. ft.) | — | See general freestanding sign placement standards Sec. 126-7(g) | — | On premises | — | Sec. 126-8(b)(2) |
| Pole Sign (Multi-Tenant) | 25 ft. (5 ft. setback); 35 ft. (15 ft. setback) | See formula in multi-tenant regulation. | — | 5 ft. for 25 ft. height; 15 ft. for 35 ft. height | — | On premises | — | Sec. 126-8(b)(2)b.2. |
| Drive-Through Lane Sign | 9 ft. | 50 sq. ft. per lane; if multiple drive-through lane signs, total signage ≤60 sq. ft., no single sign >40 sq. ft. | — | — | One per drive-through lane | At drive-through lane, viewable from the lane | — | Sec. 126-8(b)(1)c.2.; (2)c.2. |
| Restaurant Entrance Display Sign | — | 3 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per restaurant | At entrance/service window | — | Sec. 126-8(b)(1)c.1.; (2)c.1. |
| Billboard | 40 ft., extensions up to 45 ft.; min 15 ft. ground clearance | 378 sq. ft. per face; extension 15% | 36 ft. | 20 ft. property line, 50 ft. residential, 40 ft. from other signs, 150 ft. highway | Minimum 1000 ft. spacing | Permitted roads: US 441, US 301, SR 35, SR 25, SE 132nd St. Required zones: B-4, B-5, M-1, M-2 | — | Sec. 126-10 |

### Single-tenant/use developments (B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, M-1, M-2, GU, H, CPD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft. | See formula | — | See Sec. 126-7(g)(1) | — | On premises, principal entrance | — | Sec. 126-8(b)(1) |
| Pole Sign | 25 ft. (5 ft. setback), 35 ft. (15 ft. setback) | See formula | — | 5 ft. for 25 ft.; 15 ft. for 35 ft. | — | On premises | — | Sec. 126-8(b)(1) |
| Wall Sign | — | See formula | — | — | — | Main entrance façade | — | Sec. 126-8(b)(1) |
| Restaurant Entrance Display Sign | — | 3 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per restaurant | At entrance or service window | — | Sec. 126-8(b)(1)c.1. |
| Drive-Through Lane Sign | 9 ft. | 50 sq. ft. per lane; if more than one, max 60 sq. ft. total, no single sign >40 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per drive-through lane | At drive-through lane | — | Sec. 126-8(b)(1)c.2. |
| Wayfinding/Directional Sign | — | — | — | — | As approved | As approved by staff | — | Sec. 126-8(b)(1)c.3. |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Residential Zones) | 4 ft. | 4 sq. ft. each | — | — | Max 4 per parcel | On parcel | — | Sec. 126-6(4)a.1, 3, 5 |
| Temporary Sign (Non-residential Zones) | 6 ft. (if one sign); 4 ft. (if up to 8 signs) | 24 sq. ft. (one sign) or 24 sq. ft. cumulative (up to 8 signs max, each no more than 4 ft. high). | — | — | 1 or up to 8 per parcel | On parcel | — | Sec. 126-6(4)a.2-5 |
| Flag (Residential) | 25 ft. (flagpole) | 15 sq. ft. each | — | — | 2 per dwelling | On parcel | — | Sec. 126-6(4)b.1 |
| Flag (Multi-family Residential and Non-residential) | 35 ft. (flagpole) | 24 sq. ft. per flag | — | — | 3 per parcel | On parcel | — | Sec. 126-6(4)b.2 |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 4 ft. | — | 2 ft. | — | — | In front of business/unit advertised | — | Sec. 126-6(4)j. |
| Parking Space Sign (Non-residential) | 6 ft. | 2 sq. ft. per sign | — | — | 1 per parking space | On parking space | — | Sec. 126-6(4)d. |
| Street Address Sign (Residential) | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per parcel | On building | — | Sec. 126-6(4)e. |
| Street Address Sign (Non-residential) | — | 4 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per parcel | On building | — | Sec. 126-6(4)f. |

## Prohibited signs in Belleview

- A sign erected without a permit where a permit is required.
- Any sign not specifically authorized by this Code.
- Any sign that interferes with traffic or might reasonably be confused with or obstruct the view or effectiveness of any official traffic sign, traffic marking or otherwise obstruct the sight of motorists or pedestrians.
- Signs that encroach into an electric utility clear zone, as determined by the standards contained in the latest National Electrical Code.
- Signs attached to trees or utility poles.
- Snipe signs.
- A sign found by the building official to be structurally unsafe or a hazard to public safety.
- Any abandoned sign, including any sign face that advertises a business no longer conducted or product no longer sold, or any sign structure not used for business purposes for over six months and that is nonconforming.
- Flashing signs, except flashing signs approved by the City Commission as provided.
- A sign that obstructs any fire escape, window, door or other opening used as a means of ingress and egress so as to prevent free passage of persons.
- Any sign that interferes with openings required for ventilation.
- Any sign that is unsightly because of deterioration or lack of maintenance.
- Off-premises signs, except as permitted in this chapter.
- Tri-vision signs.
- Any sign displaying the City Seal, without express approval of the Belleview City Commission.
- No sign or sign structure shall be located within the clear visibility triangle, as defined in chapter 118-312 and chapter 134-466.
- No sign structure or framework may be exposed by removal of sign faces or advertising copy for more than 60 days (unless otherwise extended by the development services director).
- No sign may be erected, constructed, enlarged, moved or converted without first obtaining a sign permit as required.
- Signs that create a nuisance or impede the enjoyment or use of surrounding properties through illumination or other features.
- No billboard structure may project more than five feet over the roof of any other building or structure so as to constitute an obstruction to firefighting equipment.
- No stacking of billboard faces shall be permitted.
- No billboard or attachment or extension thereto shall exceed 40 feet above the crown of the adjacent roadway.
- No billboard structure may have supporting structures visible above the advertising area; all bracing must be hidden or covered.
- No sign or sign structure shall interfere with, obstruct the vision of, or distract motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians.
- No sign may violate local, state, or federal ordinances or codes; the most stringent provision shall govern.

## Signs exempt from permit in Belleview

- Temporary signs within specified size, number, and duration limits and constructed/installed as described (section 126-6(4)a and related).
- Flags within specified size and quantity (section 126-6(4)b).
- One banner sign, up to three additional flags, and hanging pennants may be displayed on a temporary basis for no more than 30 consecutive calendar days and no more than 90 total calendar days per year (section 126-6(4)c).
- Onsite parking space number or identification signs, not exceeding two square foot of sign face per sign, for non-residential use parcels (section 126-6(4)d).
- Street address signs and residential mailboxes, under the specified size limits (section 126-6(4)e).
- Street address signs for non-residential parcels, not exceeding four square feet (section 126-6(4)f).
- Warning signs and safety signs, not exceeding four square feet in area and four feet in height (section 126-6(4)g).
- Non-commercial wayfinding/directional signs when erected as part of a city-adopted system (section 126-6(4)h).
- Temporary window signs under the specified window coverage limits (section 126-6(4)i).
- Sandwich board signs meeting requirements in section 126-6(4)j, including material, placement, size, and duration (only during business hours, not affixed, etc.).
- Changing of advertising copy or message on changeable copy signs specifically designed for replaceable copy does not require a sign or building permit (section 126-6(1)).
- Flags as described in temporary signs (section 126-9(4)a).
- One banner sign and up to two pennants, as described in section 126-9(4)b.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Each sign permit application must be accompanied by design plans showing the area, size, type, details for fastening/attaching, illumination, and a site drawing to scale showing all signs to be installed within the development, including future out-parcels (section 126-6(2)).
- Site plan review committee or development services department must determine compliance with sign requirements before issuing a permit (section 126-6).
- Site drawing must include vertical depiction, location, height, size, stress/wind load, distance from property lines and other signs, property zoning, and other compliance info (section 126-6).
- Animated motion/video sign applications must detail the type of flashing and/or video, frequency, and intensity (section 126-6(1)).
- For multi-tenant developments in nonresidential zoning districts, wayfinding/directional signage must be approved by site plan technical review staff, based on specific criteria (section 126-8(b)(2)c.3).
- For business murals, submission of a development services application, a sketch of the proposed mural, property owner's approval, and City Commission approval at a public meeting are all required (section 126-7(g)(3)).
- If a new zone is created or an area annexed, exempt signs only are allowed until the code is amended; in such cases, compliance through updated sign plan would be needed once regulations are enacted (section 126-2).
- No permit for new signs (other than content changes) shall be issued until all nonconforming signs on premises for the same business are removed or brought into compliance (section 126-11(b)).
- Flashing signs require City Commission approval before use, with an application process through the development services department (section 126-12(c)).

## Full detail

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