# Sign Regulations in Fruitland Park, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Fruitland Park, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/fruitland-park
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Fruitland_Park/codes/Land_Development_Code?nodeId=SPBLADECO_CH163SIRE)

## At a glance

Fruitland Park, Florida regulates 15 sign types across 12 zoning districts. Freestanding Monument Sign (Uses of 12 units or less)s in the Multifamily developments (R-8, R-10, R-15, residential PUD) zoning district are capped at 10 ft (along CR 466A, CR 25A, CR 468, US 27/441), 6 ft elsewhere tall and 16 sq ft, with a 10 ft side lot line, 5 ft ROW, visual clearance req. setback (Sec. Sec. 163.070(b)(1)). Most commercial signs in Fruitland Park require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (12 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential zoning districts (R-2, R-4) | 3 | 2 ft | 4 sq ft | — |
| Multifamily developments (R-8, R-10, R-15, residential PUD) | 3 | 10 ft (along CR 466A, CR 25A, CR 468, US 27/441), 6 ft elsewhere | 48 sq ft | — |
| Industrial (I) | 7 | 40 ft | 378 sq ft | — |
| General Commercial (C-2) | 3 | 40 ft | 378 sq ft | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) | 3 | 40 ft | 378 sq ft | — |
| Residential Professional (RP) | 2 | 10 ft (along CR 466A, CR 25A, CR 468, US 27/441); 6 ft elsewhere | Total site: 32 sq ft (wall, freestanding, or combo) | — |
| Public Facilities District (PFD) | 2 | 10 ft (along CR 466A, CR 25A, CR 468, US 27/441); 6 ft elsewhere | 50 sq ft (wall, freestanding, or combo) | — |
| Central Business District (CBD) | 2 | 10 ft (along CR 466A, CR 25A, CR 468, US 27/441); 6 ft elsewhere | No specific area defined. See nonresidential (see wall/freestanding combo in 163.070(c)) | — |
| Commercial Planned Unit Development (CPUD) | 2 | 10 ft (along CR 466A, CR 25A, CR 468, US 27/441); 6 ft elsewhere | — | — |
| Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (MUPUD) | 2 | 10 ft (along CR 466A, CR 25A, CR 468, US 27/441); 6 ft elsewhere | — | — |
| Industrial Planned Unit Development (IPUD) | 2 | 10 ft (along CR 466A, CR 25A, CR 468, US 27/441); 6 ft elsewhere | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 60 ft pole | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 12 zones)

### Multifamily developments (R-8, R-10, R-15, residential PUD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (Uses of 12 units or less) | 10 ft (along CR 466A, CR 25A, CR 468, US 27/441), 6 ft elsewhere | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft side lot line, 5 ft ROW, visual clearance req. | 1 per street frontage | 1 per street frontage; may be 2 single faces or 1 with 2 faces at entrance | — | Sec. 163.070(b)(1) |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (Uses of 13 units or more) | 10 ft (along CR 466A, CR 25A, CR 468, US 27/441), 6 ft elsewhere | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft side lot line, 5 ft ROW, visual clearance req. | 1 per street frontage | 1 per street frontage; may be 2 single faces or 1 with 2 faces at entrance | — | Sec. 163.070(b)(1) |
| Temporary Sign | 6 ft | 48 sq ft | — | — | Max 3 per frontage; see exemptions for smaller year-round/for-sale/construction | Residential multifamily parcel | — | Sec. 163.070(b)(2) |

### Industrial (I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | Total site: 150 sq ft (wall, freestanding, or combo) | — | — | — | Building wall | — | Sec. 163.070(c)(1)(i) |
| Freestanding Monument Sign | 10 ft (along CR 466A, CR 25A, CR 468, US 27/441); 6 ft elsewhere | Total site: 150 sq ft (wall, freestanding, or combo) | — | 5 ft from ROW, 10 ft from side lot, visual clearance | 1 per parcel per street frontage | Freestanding, 1 per parcel per street frontage | — | Sec. 163.070(c)(1)(i), (vi), (vii), (viii) |
| Wall Sign (Shopping Centers/Multi-Unit Complexes) | — | 100 sq ft per business (wall + window, see window signs) | — | — | — | Individual business suites/units | — | Sec. 163.070(c)(1)(x)(a)(1) |
| Billboard Sign | 40 ft | 378 sq ft | — | 15 ft ROW, 10 ft side/rear, 100 ft intersection/residential, 1,500 ft separation | — | Adjacent to US Highway 441/27 only | — | Sec. 163.070(c)(1)(xii) |
| Temporary Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot/parcel | 1 per lot/parcel, nonresidential property | — | Sec. 163.070(c)(2) |
| Window Sign | — | Not more than 25% of transparent area of any window | — | — | — | Windows of nonresidential property | — | Sec. 163.070(c)(1)(xv), (2)(xi) |
| Electronic Message Board | — | 24 sq ft per side | — | — | — | Nonresidential zoning as permitted | — | Sec. 163.070(c)(1)(xvi) |

### General Commercial (C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | Total site: 150 sq ft (wall, freestanding, or combo) | — | — | — | Building wall | — | Sec. 163.070(c)(1)(ii) |
| Freestanding Monument Sign | 10 ft (along CR 466A, CR 25A, CR 468, US 27/441); 6 ft elsewhere | Total site: 150 sq ft (wall, freestanding, or combo) | — | 5 ft from ROW, 10 ft from side lot, visual clearance | 1 per parcel per street frontage | Freestanding, 1 per parcel per street frontage | — | Sec. 163.070(c)(1)(ii), (vi), (vii), (viii) |
| Billboard Sign | 40 ft | 378 sq ft | — | 15 ft ROW, 10 ft side/rear, 100 ft intersection/residential, 1,500 ft separation | — | Adjacent to US Highway 441/27 only | — | Sec. 163.070(c)(1)(xii) |

## Prohibited signs in Fruitland Park

- It is unlawful to erect, cause to be erected, maintain or cause to be maintained any sign described as prohibited in Sec. 163.040.
- Signs that violate the building code or electrical code adopted by the city.
- Any sign that constitutes a traffic or pedestrian safety hazard or obstructs visibility (e.g., sign spinners, hot air balloon signs).
- Signs incorporating projected images, emitting any sound intended to attract attention, or involving the use of live animals.
- Signs emitting audible sound, odor, or visible matter such as smoke or steam.
- Signs or sign structures that interfere with the free use of any fire escape or emergency exit, are made of combustible materials attached to or near fire escapes or firefighting equipment, or obstruct windows below light/ventilation code requirements.
- Signs resembling any official sign or marker by any governmental agency, or by reason of position, shape or color, would conflict with traffic signs/signals, or may be confused with/conceal a traffic control device.
- Signs within ten feet of public right-of-way or 100 feet of traffic control lights that contain red or green lights that might be confused with traffic control lights.
- Signs with lighting/control mechanisms that cause unreasonable interference with radio, television, or other communication signals.
- Signs painted, pasted, or printed on any curbstone, flagstone, pavement, or any portion of any public sidewalk or public street, except house numbers and traffic control signs.
- Signs displaying copy that is harmful to minors as defined by F.S. § 847.013.
- Abandoned signs as defined in chapter 151.
- "A" frame and portable signs except as permitted under section 163.070.
- Wall wrap or building wrap signs.
- Snipe signs.
- Animated signs.
- Wind signs, except temporary special event signs permitted pursuant to this chapter.
- Signs in or upon any lake or body of water within the city, other than emergency, warning or safety signs as allowable or required by law.
- Feather or flutter flags.
- Signs attached to docks or seawalls, other than emergency, warning or safety signs as allowable or required by law.
- Roof signs.
- Signs placed on a vehicle (sign area in excess of ten square feet) where the vehicle is not regularly used in the conduct of business and is visible from a street right-of-way within 100 feet, and is parked for more than six consecutive hours within 100 feet of a street right-of-way. Not construed as prohibiting identification of a firm or its principal products on a regularly operating, licensed, insured, and operable vehicle.
- Window signs which obscure more than 25 percent of the transparent area of any window.
- Permanent signs on undeveloped vacant property.
- Flashing, scintillating, beacon or running lights or movement, or which gives the visual impression of such effects.

## Signs exempt from permit in Fruitland Park

- Flags displayed on a flagpole 20 feet in height or less on residential properties, provided pole is placed a distance equal to its height from all property boundary lines.
- Flags mounted on the exterior of a residential unit housing flagpole mounting brackets commonly used to affix a flag to the interior or school classrooms or exterior of a residence.
- Residential flags not exceeding a maximum height of 25 feet and not more than two flags for every 50 feet of frontage, meeting prior criteria.
- Nonresidential flags not exceeding a maximum height of 60 feet and not more than one flag for every 50 feet of frontage.
- Signs or temporary signs less than 48 square feet which are also exempt from the Florida Building Code.
- Signs and traffic control devices constructed, placed or maintained by the state, federal, county, or city government, or required by law for government purposes (government signs).
- Illuminated awnings as allowed under section 163.070(c)(1)(xiii) which do not display copy or signage of any type.
- Umbrella signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required for the erection, construction, structural modification, replacement, enlargement, moving, or conversion of any sign, except as otherwise provided (Sec. 163.020).
- Permit applications must include, among other documentation, an electronic or hard copy plan, specifications, calculations, details, engineer seal if needed, and a scaled site plan showing all existing and proposed signs (Sec. 163.020(c)).
- A fully dimensioned and scaled site plan is required showing lot frontage, building frontage, parking areas, and location of all existing and proposed signs (Sec. 163.020(c)(9)).
- Permanent monument signs may be permitted as part of the subdivision review process or upon request, as considered by the planning and zoning board and city commission (Sec. 163.070(a)(1)(v)).
- Banner signs and other temporary wall signs for grand opening celebrations or outdoor sales events require approval of a sign permit application, subject to appropriate permit fees (Sec. 163.070(c)(2)(xiii)(3)).
- Variances from sign regulations are processed according to chapter 168 and appeals according to chapter 152 (Sec. 163.090).

## 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 12 zoning districts in Fruitland Park — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Fruitland+Park+FL&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-fruitland-park

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