# Sign Regulations in Boynton Beach, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Boynton Beach, Florida (FL)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Boynton Beach, Florida regulates 29 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential <10 units)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 5 sq ft aggregate per lot, with a Min. 10 ft from all property lines unless authorized reduction setback (Sec. Sec. 1.E.4; Sec. 4.B.1). Most commercial signs in Boynton Beach require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | 42 inches | 32 sq ft per sign; 75 sq ft aggregate | — |
| Residential Single-Family districts, R-2, PUD, R-3, IPUD | 2 | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Commercial, Office, Industrial, Miscellaneous, SMU, PID, M-1, Planned Industrial Development, Suburban Mixed Use, Public Usage, Recreational | 6 | 12 ft | 64 sq ft | — |
| Mixed Use (Urban Districts) | 3 | 6 ft | 64 sq ft | — |
| Planned and Multi-Family Residential Zoning Districts, Multi-Tenant Developments, Neighborhood Communities, Residential Zoning District | 2 | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Industrial Subdivision | 3 | 10 ft | 64 sq ft | — |
| Overlay Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Yard Sign | 4 ft if freestanding | 3 sq ft | — | — | — | Must be within 5 ft of building or at least 10 ft from any property line if no building. Prohibited forward of front setback line and on undeveloped property. | — | Sec. 1.E.2 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential <10 units) | 6 ft | 5 sq ft aggregate per lot | — | Min. 10 ft from all property lines unless authorized reduction | 1 per street frontage | On private property; prohibited in public right-of-way or within required landscape strip abutting right-of-way. | — | Sec. 1.E.4; Sec. 4.B.1 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Multi-family 10+ units) | 6 ft | 16 sq ft aggregate per lot | — | Min. 10 ft from all property lines unless authorized reduction | 1 per street frontage | On private property; prohibited in public right-of-way or within required landscape strip abutting right-of-way. | — | Sec. 4.B.1 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Non-residential) | 6 ft | 16 sq ft aggregate per lot | — | Min. 10 ft from all property lines unless authorized reduction | 1 per street frontage | On private property; prohibited in public right-of-way or within required landscape strip abutting right-of-way. | — | Sec. 4.B.1 |
| Temporary Political Sign (Residential <10 units) | 4 ft | 5 sq ft per sign; 20 sq ft aggregate | — | Min. 10 ft from property lines if >5 sq ft | Multiple (see aggregate limit) | On private property, prohibited in right-of-way or city property. | — | Sec. 4.B.5 |
| Temporary Political Sign (Multi-family 10+ units or Non-Residential <5 ac) | 4 ft | 5 sq ft per sign; 32 sq ft aggregate | — | Min. 10 ft from property lines if >5 sq ft | Multiple (see aggregate limit) | On private property, prohibited in right-of-way or city property. | — | Sec. 4.B.5 |
| Temporary Political Sign (Non-Residential 5+ ac) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft per sign; 75 sq ft aggregate | — | Min. 10 ft from property lines if >5 sq ft | Multiple (see aggregate limit) | On private property, prohibited in right-of-way or city property. | — | Sec. 4.B.5 |
| Feather Banner | 10'6" | — | 30 inches | 10 ft from property line (see above) | Varies by frontage; 1 per 300 ft of linear street frontage, at least 1 | 10 ft setback from property line unless within hedge-row as described; not within sight triangle or blocking walkways; not attached to landscape | — | Sec. 4.B.10 |

### Commercial, Office, Industrial, Miscellaneous, SMU, PID, M-1, Planned Industrial Development, Suburban Mixed Use, Public Usage, Recreational

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign Option 1 (regular frontage) | — | — | — | — | 1 or more (cumulative max applies) | Affixed to building. Rear façade max area may be increased by 10%. | — | Sec. 4.C.1.b Table 4-14, Footnotes 3,4 |
| Monument Sign (Single-Tenant, <1 acre, 2-lane road) | 5 ft | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft (may be reduced to 5 ft) | — | On-site, setback per code | — | Sec. 4.C.2.c Table 4-15 |
| Monument Sign (Single-Tenant, <1 acre, 4 or 6 lane road) | 5 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft (may be reduced to 5 ft) | — | On-site, setback per code | — | Sec. 4.C.2.c Table 4-15 |
| Monument Sign (Single-Tenant, 2-8 acres, 2-lane road) | 5 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft (may be reduced to 5 ft) | — | On-site, setback per code | — | Sec. 4.C.2.c Table 4-15 |
| Monument Sign (Single-Tenant, >8 acres, 4 lanes) | 10 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 10 ft (may be reduced to 5 ft) | — | On-site, setback per code | — | Sec. 4.C.2.c Table 4-15, Footnote 7 |
| Monument Sign (Single-Tenant, >8 acres, 6 lanes) | 12 ft | 64 sq ft | — | 10 ft (may be reduced to 5 ft) | — | On-site, setback per code | — | Sec. 4.C.2.c Table 4-15, Footnote 7 |

### Industrial Subdivision

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Industrial Subdivision Entry Sign | 6 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | One per entry | At street entrances into industrial subdivision from collector/arterial road, on private property or minor encroachment in ROW | — | Sec. 4.C.14.a |
| Industrial Subdivision Shared Entry Sign (Collector/Arterial, <4 lanes) | 6 ft | 48 sq ft | — | — | One per entry | On entry property | — | Sec. 4.C.14.b |
| Industrial Subdivision Shared Entry Sign (Collector/Arterial, 4+ lanes) | 10 ft | 64 sq ft | — | — | One per entry | On entry property | — | Sec. 4.C.14.b |

## Prohibited signs in Boynton Beach

- Any sign that produces noise or sounds capable of being heard (excluding voice units at drive-through facilities) and those which emit visible smoke, vapor, particles, or odor.
- Any sign with visible moving, revolving, flashing, or rotating parts or visible movement of any kind.
- Any sign with motion picture or video mechanisms used to permit or allow images (except part of approved public artwork).
- Any sign not permanently attached to a wall, ground, or any other approved supporting structure, or a sign designed to be transported, such as signs transported by wheels, mobile billboards, A-frame or sandwich type, sidewalk or curb signs, and unanchored signs, except where otherwise stated.
- Any sign erected, placed, or affixed to the slope of a hip or gable roof; above the roofline or parapet wall; or on rooftop structures (e.g., mechanical enclosures, equipment, chimneys).
- Any sign that is tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued, or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes, fences, trailers, or other supporting structures, except where otherwise stated.
- Any sign painted on or attached to a wall, excluding murals approved by the Art Advisory Board.
- Any sign that has not been properly permitted by the city but located on property owned by or under control of the city.
- Any sign structure shaped to depict figures or demonstrative shapes used to attract attention to the business activity with which the sign is associated, excluding under canopy or blade signs as regulated.
- Any temporary or permanent off-premises sign, including billboards, except as may be expressly allowed (e.g., directional signage, industrial subdivision signage).
- Signs attached to or painted on fire escapes, television antennas, satellite dishes, utility poles, or any other associated structure.
- Signs or sign structures supported by visible guy wires, cables or with visible electrical conduit.
- Any balloons, pennants, streamers, objects or figures of any shape used as a permanent display or temporary sign or as a means of directing attention to any establishment or commodity, except as approved.
- Any stationary or revolving light (beacon) which flashes or projects illumination intended to attract or divert attention, except lighting required by the FAA or similar agencies.
- Any sign which advertises a home-based business (home occupation), except as allowed for live/work units.
- Any illuminated sign designed with bare bulbs, exposed neon tubing, or similar technology, which is not shielded and directly visible, except as window signs as regulated.
- Any pylon sign.
- Any sign and/or sign structure which does not meet all the criteria set forth in this article.
- Display of obscene or indecent matter on any sign or advertising structure, as defined by F.S. Chapter 847.
- Display of false or misleading statements intended to mislead the public as to anything sold, services to be performed, or information disseminated.
- No sign or structure may obstruct free and clear vision, be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device, or otherwise confuse motorists or pedestrians by reason of its position, shape, color or content.
- No sign may be erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any firefighting equipment or infrastructure, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief.

## Signs exempt from permit in Boynton Beach

- A non-illuminated address sign indicating the address of the site not exceeding 2 square feet in area.
- A non-illuminated residential yard sign with non-commercial copy, not exceeding 3 square feet in area, and subject to specified height and location standards.
- A non-illuminated nameplate or identification plaque not exceeding 2 square feet in area (except as further specified for historic properties and public artworks).
- A non-illuminated temporary real estate sign of 5 square feet or less in area, provided it meets location and sizing standards.
- A non-illuminated temporary political sign less than 32 square feet in area, provided it meets location and sizing standards.
- A sign located on a transit shelter in compliance with requirements and if the Building Official determines Florida Building Code compliance is not required.
- A civic/government informational sign deemed necessary by an appropriate city department/public agency, and intended for non-commercial, informational purposes.
- Signs identifying temporary or fixed city administrative offices, civic buildings, emergency, or utility/support facilities.
- City coordinated/authorized business signage such as industrial subdivision signage in collaboration with the city and furthering economic development objectives, subject to permitting.
- Signs identifying temporary events held by or sponsored by the City or Community Redevelopment Agency.
- Changing the copy of a manual changeable copy sign as an accessory to a primary/secondary monument sign, provided it complies with the standards of the article.
- Sign Walkers: a sign held, worn or operated for advertising or attention, also called human sign; no permit required.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A site plan review is required prior to issuance of any sign permit to erect a new sign for all but individually platted lots with single-family or duplex homes in single-family and two-family districts. The term 'site plan' includes master site plan and technical site plan applications.
- A sign program (sign plan) is required for all sign types within non-residential and mixed use developments containing multiple tenants; must be processed in accordance with site plan review.
- No permit shall be issued for an individual sign within a development containing multiple tenants unless the sign conforms to the approved or pending sign program.
- Any deviation from approved sign community design standards requires approval of a community design plan appeal (CDPA) by the City Commission.
- For certain variances from sign standards (setback, area/height, number), approval of a variance application by the City Commission is required.
- A-frame (sandwich board) signs must be included in a development's sign program approved by the Development Services Department unless for stand-alone single-tenant properties in which case a standard model is established.
- Modification to nonconforming freestanding signs at shopping centers requires the center to have or adopt a sign program, and approval of a request for amendment to the existing sign program.
- Consideration for approval of industrial subdivision entry signage shared by multiple businesses follows the review process for requesting sign program approval or modification.
- Changeable copy sign components are allowed in multi-tenant developments provided they are part of an approved sign program.
- Menu board signs, directory signs, and blade signs in multi-tenant developments must be in accordance with an approved sign program.
- Approval of neighborhood sign programs may allow deviation from standard requirements if adequately justified and approved as part of the sign program.

## Full detail

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