# Sign Regulations in Chattahoochee, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Chattahoochee, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/chattahoochee
- **Data last verified:** 2025-03-17
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Chattahoochee/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIIILADERE_CHVIIISI)

## At a glance

Chattahoochee, Florida regulates 8 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 18 feet or one-fourth foot per each foot of frontage, up to 50 feet tall and 48 to 192 square feet, with a 10 to 50 feet setback (Sec. Sec. 8.03.02.A).

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential land use districts | 3 | — | 40 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 65 feet | 380.88 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential land use districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 8.02.02.F |
| Entrance Sign | — | 40 square feet | — | — | One sign is permitted at each entrance. | At each entrance into the development from each abutting street. | — | Sec. 8.03.04.B |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 8.02.02.F |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 18 feet or one-fourth foot per each foot of frontage, up to 50 feet | 48 to 192 square feet | — | Minimum distance from any side property line: 10 to 50 feet | 1 to 4 signs allowed based on frontage | — | — | Sec. 8.03.02.A |
| Building Sign | 18 feet | Up to 200 square feet | — | — | Three signs per occupant | On each side of the principal building | — | Sec. 8.03.02.B |
| Directional Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | On all parcels | — | Sec. 8.03.03 |
| Utility Sign | 3 feet | 0.5 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 8.03.05 |
| Permanent Outdoor Advertising Sign | 65 feet | 380.88 square feet | 36 feet | Minimum 15 feet from the nearest edge of the road right-of-way | — | Facing thoroughfares | — | Sec. 8.05.01 |

## Prohibited signs in Chattahoochee

- It shall be unlawful to erect, cause to be erected, maintain or cause to be maintained, any sign not expressly authorized by, or exempted from, this code.
- Signs that are in violation of the building code or electrical code adopted by the city.
- Any sign that, in the opinion of the city, does or will constitute a safety hazard.
- Signs that obstruct the vision of pedestrians, cyclists or motorists traveling on or entering public streets.
- Signs which produce a noise or sound capable of being heard.
- Signs in which over 50 percent of the sign face consists of flashing lights or electronically programmed messages, except time and temperature signs.
- No signs shall be permitted in residential land use districts except temporary signs authorized in section 8.04.00, entrance signs authorized in section 8.03.04, and authorized home occupations signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Chattahoochee

- Signs that are not designed or located so as to be visible from any street or adjoining property.
- On-premises signs of 32 square feet or less provided that the signs are no more than eight feet in height.
- Signs necessary to promote health, safety and welfare and other regulatory, statutory, traffic control or directional signs erected on public property with permission as appropriate from the State of Florida, the United States, Gadsden County or the city.
- Decorative flags and bunting for a celebration, convention or commemoration of significance to the entire community when authorized by the city for a prescribed period of time.
- Flags, emblems or insignias of the United States, State of Florida, Gadsden County, or the city.

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