# Sign Regulations in Hillsboro Beach, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hillsboro Beach, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/hillsboro-beach
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Hillsboro_Beach/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH12LADECO_DIV6SIBIAW)

## At a glance

Hillsboro Beach, Florida regulates 8 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Pole/Freestanding Signs in the Multi-Family Residential Zoning Districts (RM-16, RM-30, RPC, PRC and CF) zoning district are capped at 20 feet above ground tall and 15 square feet, with a At least 30 feet from center line of Highway A1A setback (Sec. Sec. 12-377(B), Sec. 12-371, Sec. 12-377(C)). Most commercial signs in Hillsboro Beach require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Multi-Family Residential Zoning Districts (RM-16, RM-30, RPC, PRC and CF) | 4 | Characters or figures not more than 24 inches high | 216 square inches per side (12" x 18") | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 3 feet (to top of sign, including posts) | 216 square inches per side (12" x 18") | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Multi-Family Residential Zoning Districts (RM-16, RM-30, RPC, PRC and CF)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign - Resale of Multi-Family Unit | — | 216 square inches per side (12" x 18") | — | — | No more than 1 sign per unit or per agent, whichever is less | On property offered for resale. Not specified further. | — | Sec. 12-373(A), Sec. 12-372 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign - New Construction | — | 12 square feet | — | — | No more than 1 sign | On property for new construction multi-family project. | — | Sec. 12-373(B) |
| Wall Sign (Flat/Projecting/Roof-Mounted) | Characters or figures not more than 24 inches high | — | — | — | No more than 2 per property unless special permission granted | Flat against or not more than 18 inches from the outside wall or on the roof. | — | Sec. 12-377(A), Sec. 12-371, Sec. 12-377(C) |
| Pole/Freestanding Sign | 20 feet above ground | 15 square feet | — | At least 30 feet from center line of Highway A1A | No more than 2 per property unless special permission granted | Not closer than 30 feet from the center line of Highway A1A | — | Sec. 12-377(B), Sec. 12-371, Sec. 12-377(C) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 216 square inches per side (12" x 18") | — | — | No more than 1 per property | On property for sale/lease/rental. | — | Sec. 12-372 |
| Temporary Builder's Sign / Promotional Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 12-374 |
| Political Sign | 3 feet (to top of sign, including posts) | 4.8 square feet per sign on residential property | — | Not within required setbacks; see above | One per candidate per property, two per candidate on corner lots (one per frontage) | On residential property with owner/tenant consent; not within property side setback; not blocking corner visibility; not in required sight visibility triangle; not on Town property, A1A right-of-way, or beach. | — | Sec. 12-382(A)(1)-(3) |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Contractor Identification) | — | — | — | — | One per construction site | At construction site | — | Sec. 12-380 |

## Prohibited signs in Hillsboro Beach

- It is unlawful to erect, install, display, paint or place outside or on the exterior of any tourist court, lodging house, rooming house, apartment house, motel or hotel any signboard, billboard, banner or any means of advertising displaying room or apartment rates.
- It is unlawful to paint or stencil on the exterior side of such buildings any price, figure or word designating rental, price or cost of any room or apartment.
- No neon signs shall be allowed within the town.
- No signs shall be erected within 30 feet of the center line of Highway A1A.
- Signs tacked, nailed or in any way attached to any trees or any other object are prohibited.
- Any movable sign not secured or attached to the ground is prohibited.
- No flags, pennants, banners, streamers or any other type of waving promotional advertising signs are allowed within the limits of the town.
- No temporary contractors' or subcontractors' signs shall be permitted, except one by the building contractor for location identification only during construction.
- Signs shall not create a traffic or fire hazard, be dangerous to the general welfare, or interfere with the free use of a highway.
- All signs must be kept in good condition, neat appearing, and in a good state of repair.
- Signs must be constructed and erected to withstand a wind pressure of at least 35 pounds per square feet.
- All electric signs must be constructed of incombustible material and meet specified metal gauge and corrosion standards; all wiring must conform to town ordinances and be installed by a licensed electrician.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No permit for erection, construction, installation or maintenance of any sign or awning shall be issued unless the applicant first has an occupational license to engage in the business.
- Before any person begins construction or erection of any sign within the town, a permit must be secured from the town inspector.
- Special permission from the Commission is required for more than two signs on any property in certain districts; decision rests solely in the discretion of the Commission.
- Permission for erection of temporary builder's or promotional signs shall be issued by the Commission upon application, at the Commission's sole discretion.

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