# Sign Regulations in Dunedin, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Dunedin, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/dunedin
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Dunedin/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=SPAGEOR_CH22COEN_ARTIVCOCOCISYPR_S22-103DECICOCORESIAC)

## At a glance

Dunedin, Florida regulates 36 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Monument Sign (per street frontage)s in the Commercial, Mixed-Use, and Industrial Zoning Districts (TF, GO, NB, GB, SC, CP, CR, LI, FX-M, FX-H, GI) zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 32 sq ft per sign face, with a May be placed up to the right-of-way line setback (Sec. 105-29.4.7(a); 105-29.4.3(a)-(c)). Most commercial signs in Dunedin require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | 35 ft pole | No more than 50% of window area; if permanent window sign present, total of temporary + permanent max 65% | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts (AR, R-300, R-200, R-150, R-100, R-90, R-75, R-60, MF 7.5, MF-10, MF 12.5, MF-15, MH, DR, PRD) | 3 | 6 ft (monument sign only) | 24 sq ft | — |
| Commercial, Mixed-Use, and Industrial Zoning Districts (TF, GO, NB, GB, SC, CP, CR, LI, FX-M, FX-H, GI) | 10 | 42 in | Combined total of 150 sq ft per business; multi-tenant: each tenant same limits | — |
| Downtown Core (DC) | 4 | 42 in | 75 sq ft | — |
| FX-M, FX-H | 4 | 25 ft | 75 sq ft | — |
| LI, GI | 3 | 8 ft | 150 sq ft per business | — |
| Medical Use District | 2 | 6 ft | 16 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Planned Development District | 2 | 10 ft | 32 sq ft base sign plus 8 sq ft per business in center per sign face | — |
| Shopping Center or Business Center Multi-Tenant Development | 2 | 10 ft | 32 sq ft base sign + 8 sq ft × number of businesses in center per sign face | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Residential) | 4 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | Up to four per parcel | On private property in residential zones | — | 105-29.4.4(a)(1), (3)-(5) |
| Temporary Sign (Non-residential) | 6 ft for one sign; 4 ft for multiple signs | One sign up to 24 sq ft, or up to 8 signs not cumulatively exceeding 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 or up to 8 | On private property in nonresidential zones | — | 105-29.4.4(a)(2)-(5) |
| Flag (Residential, Single-family) | 25 ft pole | 15 sq ft per flag | — | — | Two flags | On single-family parcels | — | 105-29.4.4(b)(1) |
| Flag (Multi-family, Non-residential) | 35 ft pole | 24 sq ft per flag | — | — | Three flags | On multi-family residential or non-residential parcels | — | 105-29.4.4(b)(2) |
| Parking Space Identification Sign (Non-residential) | 6 ft | 2 sq ft per sign | — | — | One per parking space | Onsite, associated with each parking space in non-residential use having multiple parking spaces | — | 105-29.4.4(c) |
| Street Address Sign (Residential) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One per parcel | On principal structure | — | 105-29.4.4(d) |
| Street Address Sign (Non-residential) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | One per parcel | On principal structure | — | 105-29.4.4(e) |
| Warning and Safety Sign | 4 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | All districts | — | 105-29.4.4(f) |

### Commercial, Mixed-Use, and Industrial Zoning Districts (TF, GO, NB, GB, SC, CP, CR, LI, FX-M, FX-H, GI)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (per street frontage) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | May be placed up to the right-of-way line | One per frontage | On private property along street frontage | — | 105-29.4.7(a); 105-29.4.3(a)-(c) |
| Wall Sign (First Floor Level) | No higher than first floor | Combined total of 150 sq ft per business; multi-tenant: each tenant same limits | — | — | Per street-facing business or tenant | Attached to first-floor wall, facing street | — | 105-29.4.7(b); 105-29.4.3(d) |
| Display Sign (Restaurant Entrance/Service Window) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance/service window | At entrance or service window | — | 105-29.4.7(c) |
| Drive-Through Lane Sign | 8 ft | 40 sq ft per sign; total for all such signs not more than 60 sq ft if multiple | — | — | One per drive-through lane | Adjacent to drive-through lanes | — | 105-29.4.7(d) |
| Awning/Canopy Sign (in lieu of wall sign) | 16 ft (first floor), 25 ft (second floor), or height of structure, whichever is less | Not to exceed total allowable for wall sign | — | — | — | On awning or canopy attached to building | — | 105-29.4.7(e) |
| Banner Sign - Grand Opening (Commercial Only) | 8 ft | 35 sq ft | — | — | One | On commercial property | — | 105-29.4.7(g) |
| Sandwich Board Sign (Option 1 - standard) | 42 in | 30 in wide × 42 in high (approx 8.75 sq ft per face) | 30 in | — | One per street frontage | On commercial property frontage (except DC - see that zone for additional right-of-way provisions) | — | 105-29.4.11.2(b)-(j) |
| Sandwich Board Sign (Pinellas Trail Frontage) | 42 in | 30 in wide × 42 in high | 30 in | — | One per business at trail | Adjacent to trail right-of-way | — | 105-29.4.7(j) |

### Downtown Core (DC)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projecting Sign | Must provide minimum of 9 ft clearance between solid surface and bottom of sign; up to first floor or second floor height as permitted | 12 in wide × 36 in high × 36 in face length (3 sq ft per face max) | 12 in | — | By frontage/business | On DC buildings within 5 ft of public right-of-way | — | 105-29.4.11.1(i), (b)-(e), (j) |
| Wall Sign (First Floor) | 16 ft | 75 sq ft | — | — | One per business | First-floor level wall, abutting or facing street | — | 105-29.4.11.1(g), (j) |
| Wall or Window Sign (Second Floor) | 25 ft | 50 sq ft | — | — | One per business | Second-floor level wall/window | — | 105-29.4.11.1(h), (j) |
| Sandwich Board Sign (DC right-of-way) | 42 in | 30 in wide × 42 in high | 30 in | — | One per street frontage | On public sidewalk or walkway directly in front of business | — | 105-29.4.11.2(f)-(g) |

## Prohibited signs in Dunedin

- Signs that are deemed abandoned under § 105-29.2.3(e) or that do not conform with the provisions of this section or any other applicable code, statute or law.
- Bench/bus shelter advertising signs.
- Billboards.
- Wall wrap signs.
- Electronic changeable copy/message signs.
- Snipe signs.
- Any sign nailed, fastened, affixed to, hanging from, or painted on any tree or other vegetation, or part thereof (living or dead).
- Flashing signs.
- Animated signs.
- Revolving or rotating signs.
- Signs which move, twirl or swing, including multi-prism and tri-vision signs.
- Electronic signs other than traffic control devices.
- Beacon lights.
- Wind signs.
- Pennant signs.
- Signs that obstruct, conceal, hide, or otherwise obscure from view any official traffic or other government sign, signal, or device.
- Offsite/off-premises commercial signs.
- Any sign in or over the public right-of-way, other than government signs or warning or safety signs.
- Pavement markings (except official government-applied ones).
- Signs attached to piers, docks, tie poles or seawalls, other than government, warning, or legally required signs.
- Signs in or upon any river, bay, lake, or other body of water, except government or legally required signs.
- Portable signs.
- Roof signs.
- Umbrella signs.
- Projecting signs (except as specifically allowed in Downtown Core "DC" and certain commercial districts).
- Any sign designed to approximate, mimic, or emulate an official government sign.
- Any sign prohibited by state or federal law.
- Signs that emit sound, vapor, smoke, odor, particles, flame, or gas, except as ADA compliance requires.
- Signs containing food or substances attracting birds or animals.
- Signs not effectively shielded to avoid interfering with traffic or residential neighborhoods.
- Commercial mascots and commercial message signs that are carried, waved or otherwise displayed by persons on or visible from public rights-of-way.
- Vehicle signs visible from a street/right-of-way within 100 feet of the vehicle, if parked more than 2 consecutive hours in any 24-hour period within that distance.
- Mobile billboard advertising and trailer signs.
- Any sign located on real property without the permission of the owner.
- Feather or flutter signs.
- Obscene signs as defined by Florida law.
- Marquee signs.
- Projected light signs.
- Inflatable or balloon signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Dunedin

- Signs located entirely inside the premises of a building enclosed space and not visible from the right-of-way or public parking lot.
- Signs located on or in a baseball stadium or training facility, including associated offices, support buildings, or related property operated by a major or minor league baseball team by agreement with the city.
- Objects set forth in § 105-29.1 as not included in the definition of 'sign', including decorative/structural architectural features, symbols permanently embedded in building structure, items of personal apparel or appearance (other than commercial mascots), manufacturer's marks on machinery, license plates or registration insignia, gravestones and cemetery markers, newsracks and newsstands, non-advertising artwork or decorations, vending machines/express mail drop-off boxes.
- Any government sign placed by, at the direction, or through permission of the city in, on, or over any city or county owned or controlled property or right-of-way, including signs approved under a development or concession agreement.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- For any site on which the owner proposes to erect one or more signs requiring a permit, the owner or representative must submit to the Building Official or designee two copies of a signage plan containing an accurate site plan, location of buildings/parking/driveways/landscaping, sign area and height computations, proposed and existing sign locations, detailed drawings for each sign, name of installer, property owner written consent, and any other info required to show compliance. See §105-29.2.2(d).
- A signage (sign) plan is required for all sites proposing to erect one or more signs requiring a permit, regardless of zone.
- Detailed signage (sign) plan requirements must be met for permitting new, altered, or additional signs.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 9 zoning districts in Dunedin — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Dunedin+FL&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-dunedin

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