# Sign Regulations in Eagle Lake, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Eagle Lake, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/eagle-lake
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Eagle_Lake/codes/Land_Development_Regulations_?nodeId=DIVIVREDE_CH3SI)

## At a glance

Eagle Lake, Florida regulates 6 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Wall Sign (Parking Area Sign)s in the Commercial Districts, General Commercial (CG) District zoning district are capped at 9 sq. ft., with a Within 25 feet of the commercial district boundary. setback (Sec. Sec. 2.1.2.80.1.G.7.). Most commercial signs in Eagle Lake require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts, Multi-family Residential Districts, Residential District, RG Districts | 3 | Minimum 6 ft above surface of water (for signalization device) | 1 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial Districts, General Commercial (CG) District | 1 | — | 9 sq. ft. | — |
| Hotel/Motel, Private Clubs | 1 | Minimum 6 ft above surface of water (for signalization device) | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | No sign, fence, or other obstruction having less than 8 feet of ground clearance exceeds 4 ft in height within 25 ft of a street intersection | — | — |

_2 additional zoning districts are covered in PermitPal (free account)._

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### Residential Districts, Multi-family Residential Districts, Residential District, RG Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 1 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per home occupation | Mounted flat against the wall of the principal building, not more than two feet from the main entrance to the residence. | — | Sec. 2.1.2.100.1.C. |
| Temporary Sign (Model Home Advertising House) | — | — | — | — | — | On residential or certain commercial zones as permitted by performance bond. | — | Sec. 2.1.2.110. |
| Accessory Sign (Dock/Pier/Boathouse Signalization) | Minimum 6 ft above surface of water (for signalization device) | — | — | — | — | Lake-ward end of dock/pier/boathouse and at intervals not more than 25 ft along the structure to the shoreline. | — | Sec. 2.1.2.30.5.D. |

### Commercial Districts, General Commercial (CG) District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Parking Area Sign) | — | 9 sq. ft. | — | Within 25 feet of the commercial district boundary. | 1 per street side entrance | On each street side adjacent to an entrance to the parking area, within 25 feet of commercial district boundary. | — | Sec. 2.1.2.80.1.G.7. |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fence/Wall Sign | No sign, fence, or other obstruction having less than 8 feet of ground clearance exceeds 4 ft in height within 25 ft of a street intersection | — | — | Within 25 ft of a street intersection and within required front or side street setback area. | — | Within 25 ft of a street intersection and within required setbacks. | — | Sec. 2.1.2.90.1. |
| Temporary Sign (Temporary Structures) | — | — | — | — | — | On site of land development, construction project, or temporary event as permitted. | — | Sec. 2.1.2.190. |

## Prohibited signs in Eagle Lake

- All accessory uses and structures must be utilized in conjunction with the principal use or structure only; any utilization of the accessory use or structure independent of the principal use or structure is strictly prohibited.
- Accessory structures shall not be served by an electrical meter separate from that of the principal use.
- On double frontage lots in residential districts, accessory uses and structures shall not be located in either of the required front yards.
- Bait houses, storage shelters, wet bars, living quarters, and other 'non-water dependent' structures and uses are prohibited on or in connection with a dock, pier, or boathouse.
- No person shall occupy any watercraft as a residence.
- No fence or solid wall on any property shall exceed six feet in height in any zoning district.
- No fence or other obstruction including signs (having less than eight feet of ground clearance), walls, hedges, or other structures shall exceed four feet in height within 25 feet of a street intersection.
- In all zoning districts, fences, walls, or hedges shall be limited to four feet in height within required front or side street setback areas, subject to specific exceptions.
- No change shall be made in nonconforming signs, off-street parking, or other matters pertaining to the use of land, structures, or premises which increases the degree of nonconformity with the regulations.
- No excavation of earth shall be within 100 feet of any road right-of-way line.
- No excavation of earth shall be closer than 50 feet to an adjoining lot or parcel.
- No excavation shall be permitted which in any way interferes with natural or planned drainage.
- Excavations or borrow pits that exceed 50,000 cubic yards or five acres per site are prohibited.
- No separate accessory building shall be located within five feet of any other building.

## Signs exempt from permit in Eagle Lake

- Excavation or grading incidental to the construction of a building on a lot or parcel for which a building permit has been issued (only applies to the land shown on the site plan submitted with the application for a building permit).
- Excavation or grading performed in accordance with a site plan or subdivision plat which has been reviewed and approved by the administrative official and city staff and for which all necessary permits have been issued.
- The construction and maintenance of roads by or for the city, Polk County, or the State of Florida.
- Bona fide agricultural operations provided such operations have been permitted or exempted from permits by FDEP, SWFWMD, and/or Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
- Activities incidental to the operation of public utilities.
- Any excavation of less than a total of 15 yards of dirt removed from a lot or parcel for any reason whatsoever.
- Normal building modernization and improvements such as roofing, painting, false fronting with facades, walkway coverings, and related improvements (unless building floor areas are increased).
- Permitted residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial uses wishing to locate in existing structures and/or for premises where alterations, expansions, or enlargement of such facilities do not increase the existing floor and/or ground area, or parking requirements, are not subject to site compatibility requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- For all residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial development activities (other than certain exclusions), petitioners shall submit a site plan meeting the requirements stated in division IV, chapter 1, which shall include details on signs as required.
- Site plans required for special exception proposals involving extensions of commercial and office development into General Commercial (CG) districts must indicate information on signs as part of the proposal.
- Sign orientation and location details must be shown in site plans for nonresidential developments, particularly where abutting residential districts.
- Site and building plans must be included with applications for special exceptions involving reconstruction or alteration of nonconforming structures (including signs), and if approved, such plans are binding.

## Full detail

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