# Sign Regulations in Brooksville, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Brooksville, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/brooksville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-12-17
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/fl/brooksville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPBLADECO_ARTVIISI_PT7-1SIRE)

## At a glance

Brooksville, Florida regulates 25 sign types across 8 zoning districts. A-Frame / Sandwich Board Sign (Temporary/Exempt)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 4 ft tall and 6 sq ft per side, with a Maintain ADA passage; outside ROW except HCBRD with ADA clearance setback (Sec. Sec. 7-1.5(d); Sec. 7-1.10(n)(v); Sec. 7-1.10(n)(iv)7). Most commercial signs in Brooksville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | Up to 16 ft (unless zone-specific lower height applies) | 48 sq ft (combined faces of each sign per entrance) | — |
| AG agricultural district | 3 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| R-1A residential district; R-1B residential district; R-1C residential district; R-1D residential district; R-2 residential district | 4 | 4 ft | 48 sq ft (combined faces of each sign) | — |
| R-3 residential district | 5 | 4 ft | 48 sq ft | — |
| PR professional office and residential district; P-1 professional office district | 4 | 6 ft | Up to 125 sq ft (combined) | — |
| C-1 general commercial district; C-2 highway commercial district; C-4 neighborhood commercial district | 9 | 16 ft | 96 sq ft | — |
| CIS-1 commercial-industrial storage district; I-1 industrial district; I-2 industrial district | 5 | 12 ft | Up to 100 sq ft (based on formula) | — |
| HCBRD historic central business/residential overlay district | 4 | 4 ft | May exceed 32 sq ft provided total banner area ≤20% of overall square footage of the primary facade | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Drive Aisle Sign (Permanent) | 4 ft | 3 sq ft | — | — | 2 per entrance; 2 per internal intersection | On private property at entrances and internal intersections to direct on-site traffic | — | Sec. 7-1.10, Table 7-1.10.1 (Drive Aisle); Sec. 7-1.5(g); Sec. 7-1.3 |
| A-Frame / Sandwich Board Sign (Temporary/Exempt) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft per side | — | Maintain ADA passage; outside ROW except HCBRD with ADA clearance | 1 (see additional requirements for building/unit specifics) | Outdoors in front of the advertised business during business hours; outside public right-of-way except HCBRD where placement in ROW is allowed with ADA clearance | — | Sec. 7-1.5(d); Sec. 7-1.10(n)(v); Sec. 7-1.10(n)(iv)7 |
| Banner (Temporary) | — | Up to 32 sq ft (general districts). HCBRD may exceed 32 sq ft provided total banner area ≤20% of primary facade area. | — | Ground-mounted banner must not interfere with traffic visibility or pedestrian/bicycle passage | 1 (≤75 lf facade); 2 (>75 lf facade) | Typically affixed to building; one ground-mounted banner allowed under conditions | — | Sec. 7-1.10(n) Table 7-1.10.4 (Banner); Sec. 7-1.10(n)(vi); Sec. 7-1.10(n)(iv)7 |
| Feather Flag (Temporary) | 8 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per 100 ft of street frontage; 1 if <100 ft | On private property adjoining a public street | — | Sec. 7-1.10(n) Table 7-1.10.4 (Feather Flag); Sec. 7-1.10(n)(iv)7 |
| Residential Entrance Sign (Ground Sign) | — | 48 sq ft (combined faces of each sign per entrance) | — | Subject to general safety/visibility; apply freestanding sign setbacks if monument-type | Up to 2 per entrance | At entrances to platted subdivisions or multiple family developments (apartments, condominiums, mobile home parks) | — | Sec. 7-1.10(b); Sec. 7-1.3; Sec. 7-1.10(i) |
| Development/Construction Site Sign (Temporary/Exempt) | 8 ft | 48 sq ft | — | ≥10 ft from any property line | 1 per acre, up to 4 | On development/construction sites; set back from property lines | — | Sec. 7-1.5(e); Sec. 7-1.10(n)(viii) |
| Street Pole Banner (Program) | — | 30 in width x 60 in length (overall length ≤60 in; width ≤30 in) | — | — | — | On approved utility poles along Main Street/Howell Avenue (with pole owner approval) | — | Sec. 7-1.8(a)–(e) |
| Freestanding/Monument Sign (General Standards) | Up to 16 ft (unless zone-specific lower height applies) | Per zone-specific allowances (see zone entries) | — | ≥25 ft from street ROW; ≥20 ft from property lines/traffic circulation; 5 ft setback allowed in central business district (if no obstruction) | 1 per premises (see exceptions) | On private property; within required setbacks | — | Sec. 7-1.10(a) and exceptions (1)–(4); Sec. 7-1.10(a)(4)i–v; imagery notes |

### R-3 residential district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding/Monument | 4 ft | 48 sq ft | — | ≥25 ft from street ROW; ≥20 ft from property lines/traffic circulation; ≥8 ft clearance from drive aisles | 1 (second sign possible under general exceptions) | On private property within setbacks | — | Sec. 7-1.10, Table 7-1.10.1 (Freestanding/Monument – R-3); Sec. 7-1.10(a) |
| Drive Aisle Sign (Permanent) | 4 ft | 3 sq ft | — | — | 2 per entrance; 2 per internal intersection | Entrances and internal intersections (for permitted non-residential/multifamily uses) | — | Sec. 7-1.10, Table 7-1.10.1 (Drive Aisle – All Districts) |
| Residential Entrance Sign (Ground Sign) | — | 48 sq ft (combined faces of each sign) | — | Apply general freestanding safety/visibility principles | Up to 2 per entrance | At entrances to multiple family developments | — | Sec. 7-1.10(b) |
| Yard Sign (Temporary - Residential) | 4 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | No maximum | On private property | — | Sec. 7-1.10(n) Table 7-1.10.4 (R- districts – Yard) |
| Property For Sale or Rent Sign (Temporary - Residential) | 4 ft | Total 32 sq ft | — | — | 2 additional signs allowed | On property listed for sale/rent | — | Sec. 7-1.10(n) Table 7-1.10.4 (AG/R- districts – For Sale/Rent); Sec. 7-1.10(n)(vii) |

### C-1 general commercial district; C-2 highway commercial district; C-4 neighborhood commercial district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Drive-Through Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign | — | — | 2 per drive-through lane | At drive-through lanes on private property | — | Sec. 7-1.10, Table 7-1.10.1 (Drive-Through); Sec. 7-1.10(f), (h) |
| Freestanding/Monument - 100 ft or less street frontage | 16 ft | 32 sq ft | — | ≥25 ft from street ROW; ≥20 ft from property lines/traffic circulation; ≥8 ft clearance from drive aisles | 1 (second sign possible with two-street access) | On private property within setbacks | — | Sec. 7-1.10, Table 7-1.10.1 (Freestanding/Monument – C-1, C-2, C-4) |
| Freestanding/Monument - 100 ft or more street frontage | 16 ft | 48 sq ft | — | ≥25 ft from street ROW; ≥20 ft from property lines/traffic circulation; ≥8 ft clearance from drive aisles | 1 (second sign possible with two-street access) | On private property within setbacks | — | Sec. 7-1.10, Table 7-1.10.1 (Freestanding/Monument – C-1, C-2, C-4) |
| Freestanding/Monument - 2–3 units on parcel | 16 ft | 72 sq ft | — | ≥25 ft from street ROW; ≥20 ft from property lines/traffic circulation; ≥8 ft clearance from drive aisles | 1 (second sign possible with two-street access) | On private property within setbacks | — | Sec. 7-1.10(a)(2); Table 7-1.10.1 (Freestanding/Monument – multi-unit allowances) |
| Freestanding/Monument - 4 or more units on parcel | 16 ft | 96 sq ft | — | ≥25 ft from street ROW; ≥20 ft from property lines/traffic circulation; ≥8 ft clearance from drive aisles | 1 (second sign possible with two-street access) | On private property within setbacks | — | Sec. 7-1.10(a)(2); Table 7-1.10.1 (Freestanding/Monument – multi-unit allowances) |
| Wall/Marquee/Projecting/Suspended/Awning | — | 16 sq ft | — | Projection limits as stated; 2 ft inside curbline rule applies | 1 | On building | — | Sec. 7-1.10, Table 7-1.10.1 (Wall… – C-1, C-2, C-4); Sec. 7-1.10(c), (e) |
| Yard Sign (Temporary) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | No maximum | On private property | — | Sec. 7-1.10(n) Table 7-1.10.4 (All other districts – Yard) |
| Property For Sale or Rent Sign (Temporary - Non-Residential Group) | 6 ft | Total 64 sq ft (max 32 sq ft per sign) | — | — | 1 per 100 ft of street frontage; up to 4 additional signs | On property listed for sale/rent | — | Sec. 7-1.10(n) Table 7-1.10.4 (All other districts – For Sale/Rent); Sec. 7-1.10(n)(vii) |

## Prohibited signs in Brooksville

- Abandoned or dilapidated signs
- Beacons
- Flags, pennants/streamers, and spinners used solely to attract attention or convey messages (except when associated with new business openings, limited to 30 days)
- Portable signs
- Signs with flashing, moving, or changing illumination or animation; signs that emit sound, odor, or visible matter; signs incorporating strobe lights (except time or temperature displays that otherwise comply)
- Signs using words, phrases, symbols, or characters such as “stop” or “danger” in a manner that misleads, confuses, or distracts drivers
- Signs that pose a safety hazard to the general public
- Signs with obscene or pornographic content
- Snipe signs
- Tethered balloons, flying paraphernalia, and inflatable signs
- Vehicle signs parked or placed to be visible from a public right-of-way for the purpose of advertising or directing people to a business or activity
- Signs accessory to an activity, business, product, or service no longer conducted on the premises
- Billboards unless otherwise specified in the ordinance
- Roof signs unless otherwise specified in the ordinance
- Signs in the public right-of-way (except public signs or signs otherwise permitted; projections over public property only per building code and where no setbacks are required)
- Signs that impede traffic visibility and safe pedestrian and bicycle passage
- Any sign lighting or motion resembling traffic or directional signals or warnings, or that causes glare, hazardous interference, rotation, flashing, or excessive illumination
- Permanent signs on unimproved properties are not permitted

## Signs exempt from permit in Brooksville

- Installation of a sign by a government or public agency (permit not required)
- Ordinary maintenance of signs such as cleaning and painting (permit not required)
- Installation of a minor sign (permit not required)
- Installation of a temporary sign (permit not required)
- One non-illuminated residence identification sign up to 2 square feet
- One temporary for-sale/for-rent sign by owner or licensed broker/agent: up to 6 sq ft in residential zones or 24 sq ft in non-residential zones; does not count toward temporary sign allowance; must be removed within 10 days after the property is no longer available
- Signs, memorials, or plaques erected by or on behalf of the United States, state, or local governments as required or permitted by law
- Sandwich board (A-frame) signs subject to conditions: placement must not impede visibility/safety; displayed only during business hours; removed when closed and during severe weather; quantity limits (one per building or per storefront unit); one allowed for non-residential or multi-family use; does not count toward temporary signage allowance; not subject to temporary sign time limits; minimum sidewalk clearance of 4 feet
- Development and construction site signs: minimum 10-foot setback from property lines; not illuminated; one per acre up to four; each max 48 sq ft and 8 ft high; does not count toward temporary sign allowance; must be removed within 10 days of last certificate of occupancy or upon erection of a permanent sign
- Signs necessary for identification, operation, or protection of public service structures, or incident to a legal process, or necessary to public safety or welfare
- Drive aisle directional/instruction signs on private property with no advertising, up to 6 square feet
- Signs not visible from the public right-of-way and directed toward on-site pedestrians or vehicles are not subject to the ordinance

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Freestanding (monument) signs require a landscape plan; minimum 75 sq ft landscaped area with specified shrub/groundcover standards; the sign landscape plan must be submitted to the city Planner for review; modifications must be submitted in writing
- A sign permit is required before erecting, relocating, or altering any sign unless exempt (government/public agency installation, ordinary maintenance, minor signs, temporary signs)
- No permit is required for temporary signage
- Street pole banners require an application and permit to the Department of Public Works (submit 2–6 months before display; $50 fee); hardware must be approved; installation/maintenance/removal by a licensed contractor; display duration 7–30 days with possible extensions
- No master sign plan or variance/special exception requirement specific to signs is stated in the provided text

## Full detail

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