# Sign Regulations in Edgewater, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Edgewater, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/edgewater
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-20
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://www.cityofedgewater.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/development_services/page/1641/article_vi_changes_latest_version-_clean.pdfed)

## At a glance

Edgewater, Florida regulates 23 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Electronic Message Center Signs in the Neighborhood Business (B-2), Highway Commercial (B-3), Tourist Commercial (B-4), Light Industrial (I-1), Heavy Industrial (I-2) zoning district are capped at 10 feet (as ground sign) tall and 60 square feet (as ground sign); electronic panel not exceeding 50% of sign size, with a Minimum 10 feet from right-of-way to closest edge of sign setback (Sec. 21-61.11). Most commercial signs in Edgewater require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 10 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts, Agriculture (AG) | 6 | 10 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Neighborhood Business (B-2), Highway Commercial (B-3), Tourist Commercial (B-4), Light Industrial (I-1), Heavy Industrial (I-2) | 20 | 20 feet | 100 square feet per side (200 square feet total) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 | On construction site | — | 21-61.01 |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | On the parcel or business being advertised for sale or lease | — | 21-61.06 |
| Political Campaign Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | Unlimited (with one permit) | Private property with written owner authorization; not in public right-of-way, on public property, attached to utility pole or tree | — | 21-63.03 |
| Special Activity/Event Sign | 10 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | — | On-site with property owner/occupant authorization if not vacant; not obscuring permanent freestanding signs or vehicular sight visibility; not on City property unless authorized and installed by City | — | 21-63.04 |
| Public Information Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Anywhere in the City | — | 21-62.03 |

### Residential Zoning Districts, Agriculture (AG)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 | On construction site | — | 21-61.01 |
| Development Sign - Residential | — | 48 square feet | — | — | 1 | On site with approved site plan or subdivision plat | — | 21-61.02 |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | On the parcel or business being advertised for sale or lease | — | 21-61.06 |
| Subdivision Sign | — | 100 square feet | — | — | 1 per entrance | At each subdivision entrance | — | 21-61.10 |
| Political Campaign Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | Unlimited (with one permit) | Private property with written owner authorization; not in public right-of-way, on public property, attached to utility pole or tree | — | 21-63.03 |
| Special Activity/Event Sign | 10 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | — | On-site with property owner/occupant authorization if not vacant; not obscuring permanent freestanding signs or vehicular sight visibility; not on City property unless authorized and installed by City | — | 21-63.04 |

### Neighborhood Business (B-2), Highway Commercial (B-3), Tourist Commercial (B-4), Light Industrial (I-1), Heavy Industrial (I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 | On construction site | — | 21-61.01 |
| Pole Sign | 20 feet | 60 square feet | — | — | 1 per parcel | On same site as advertised business | — | 21-61.03 |
| Ground Sign | 10 feet | 60 square feet | — | — | 1 per parcel | In approved landscaped buffer area on same site as advertised business | — | 21-61.04 |
| Shopping Center Sign - Parcel Width Less Than 150 Ft | Pole: 20 feet; Ground: 10 feet | 100 square feet per side (200 square feet total) | — | — | 1 | For shopping centers | — | 21-61.07 |
| Shopping Center Sign - Parcel Width Greater Than 150 Ft | Pole: 20 feet; Ground: 10 feet | Anchor Structure Sign: 100 square feet per side (200 total); Tenants Sign: 100 square feet per side (200 total) | — | — | 2 | For shopping centers | — | 21-61.07 |
| Electronic Message Center Sign | 10 feet (as ground sign) | 60 square feet (as ground sign); electronic panel not exceeding 50% of sign size | — | Minimum 10 feet from right-of-way to closest edge of sign | 1 per frontage | Along U.S. 1, Park Avenue, S.R. 442/Indian River Boulevard; constructed as ground sign | — | 21-61.11 |
| Portable Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | Minimum 10 feet from paved portion of public right-of-way | 1 | On parcel; not occupying required parking or restricting on-site traffic flow | — | 21-63.01 |
| Feather Flag Sign | 12 feet | — | 2.5 feet | — | 1 | Free-standing on property; not in right-of-way, landscape buffer shrubbery/trees, sight triangle, obstructing pedestrian access or vehicular sight lines; placed in sodded areas or within one parking space if no buffer and property abuts right-of-way; secured with base to prevent toppling | — | 21-63.05 |

## Prohibited signs in Edgewater

- No person shall erect a sign on or over any public property or public right-of-way, except in accordance with a banner sign or franchise agreement approved by the City Council. Any sign(s) installed on public property shall be forfeited to the public and subject to confiscation at the owners’ cost.
- The operation or placement of any vehicle for the sole purpose of advertising is prohibited within the City of Edgewater.
- Unless otherwise noted, roof signs, billboards, inflatable signs, snipe signs, pennants, wind operated devices, sandwich signs, moving signs, freestanding signs, flashing signs, beacon light signs with moving or alternating or traveling lights are prohibited, except as limited elsewhere in this Article. Time and temperature signs and lighted moving message boards less than 35 square feet in area shall not be subject to this prohibition.
- Projecting signs within an area bounded by the intersection of two rights-of-way and points fifty feet (50’) from such intersections measured along the rights-of-way except as permitted elsewhere in this Article.
- Pursuant to Chapter 316.077, F.S., no sign shall be permitted which is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic control device.
- Commercial Mascots, as defined in Article II.

## Signs exempt from permit in Edgewater

- Signs less than six (6) square feet in area, used only to identify the residential property address and resident(s) name and shall not include any advertising.
- Legal notices posted by authorized persons of a governmental body.
- Any informational sign directing vehicular traffic, parking or pedestrian traffic on private property, provided that such sign shall contain no advertising material and shall not exceed 4 square feet in total area. The letters shall not exceed eight inches (8") in height. If the sign includes any advertising or logo, a sign permit shall be required.
- Identification signs, information signs or traffic control devices erected or permitted by any governmental body. In addition, emergency warning signs erected by a government agency, private utility company or a contractor doing authorized or permitted work within a public right-of-way.
- Wall graphics/murals may be an integral decoration of a building, but shall not include letters, trademarks, moving parts or moving lights and shall not cover more than thirty percent (30%) of any single wall surface area per building. Works of art, such as murals approved by the Development Services Director, that do not include a commercial message, comply with the additional sign wind and sight visibility code and do not violate any design overlay standards as contained in the City Land Development Code.
- On-site signs five (5) square feet or less in area that offers a specific property for sale, lease or rent by the owner or his authorized agent. One on-site open house flag for said specific property shall be permitted shall be placed not more than one (1) hour prior to the open house and removed not more than one (1) hour after the open house.
- The flag of the United States shall be displayed in accordance with the United States of America Flag Code (P.L. 94-344).
- Holiday lights and decorations with no commercial messages between November 1st and February 1st.
- Two open house flags, not exceeding fifteen (15) square feet each in area, displayed during times model homes are open to be viewed by the general public for residential subdivisions or planned residential developments. Maximum height shall be eight (8) feet and may be displayed at the main entrance to a residential subdivision or planned residential development.
- Two off-site open house signs five (5) square feet or less in area that offers a specific property for sale, lease or rent by the owner or his authorized agent. All off-site open house signs shall only be placed with the property owner's permission on private residential property and located within one (1) mile of the authorized sale location. Signs may not be displayed more than one (1) hour prior to the open house and shall be removed within one (1) hour after the conclusion of the open house.
- Off-site open house signs placed in the right-of-way or signs found in violation of this Section shall be considered abandoned snipe signs and shall be removed.
- Two on-site feather-flag style signs used for the purpose of promoting special activities/events authorized by the City by either a special activity/event permit or other formal agreement approved by the City Council may be displayed during time of special activity/event but must be removed at the conclusion of the event for each day.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Variances to the requirements of this Article may be granted by the Planning and Zoning Board in conformance with the requirements of Article IX.
- Sign agreements for illegal and/or non-conforming signs require submission to the Planning and Zoning Board for public hearing and recommendation, followed by City Council approval, including site drawings and plans, timetable for removal, and mitigation activities.
- Properties located within the Indian River Boulevard Corridor-S.R. 442 Overlay and/or the Ridgewood Avenue Corridor Overlay must adhere to the sign design regulations contained in the Indian River Boulevard Corridor Design Regulations and the Ridgewood Avenue Corridor Design Regulations (Articles XVIII and XX).
- For development signs, a site plan or subdivision plat approval is required for permitting.

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