# Sign Regulations in Hollywood, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hollywood, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/hollywood
- **Data last verified:** 2025-08-01
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/hollywood/latest/hollywoodldr_fl/0-0-0-2716)

## At a glance

Hollywood, Florida regulates 34 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Monument Sign (Frontage 100-199.9 ft)s in the Office Districts (O-1, O-2, O-3, OM), Planned Development Districts (PD) - office buildings, Planned Unit Development Districts (PUD) - office buildings, Regional Activity Center Districts (office buildings), Downtown Community Redevelopment Districts (office buildings), Beach Community Redevelopment Districts (office buildings), Transit Oriented Corridor Districts (office buildings) zoning district are capped at 6 feet tall and 24 square feet per side (Sec. §8.4.A.3). Most commercial signs in Hollywood require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 6 inches | 6 square feet | — |
| Single Family Districts (RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RS-4, RS-5, RS-6, RS-7, RS-8, RS-9, RS-10), Low/Medium Multiple Family Districts (RM-9), Trailer Park District (TP), Planned Development Districts (PD) - single-family homes, Planned Unit Development Districts (PUD) - single-family homes | 2 | Limited to the fence/wall height pursuant to § 155.12 of the City Code of Ordinances | 25 square feet | — |
| Medium to High Multiple Family Districts (RM-12, RM-18, RM-25, BRT-25), North Beach Development Districts (NBDD), Multiple-Family Residential Wetlands District (RM-WET), Planned Development Districts (PD) - multiple-family residential buildings, Planned Unit Development Districts (PUD) - multiple-family residential buildings, Regional Activity Center Districts (multiple-family residential buildings), Downtown Community Redevelopment Districts (multiple-family residential buildings), Beach Community Redevelopment Districts (multiple-family residential buildings), Transit Oriented Corridor Districts (multiple-family residential buildings) | 7 | 6 feet | 30 square feet | — |
| Office Districts (O-1, O-2, O-3, OM), Planned Development Districts (PD) - office buildings, Planned Unit Development Districts (PUD) - office buildings, Regional Activity Center Districts (office buildings), Downtown Community Redevelopment Districts (office buildings), Beach Community Redevelopment Districts (office buildings), Transit Oriented Corridor Districts (office buildings) | 14 | 16 feet | 75% of the length of the awning | — |
| Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5), Hospital District (HP), Planned Development Districts (PD) - commercial and mixed-use buildings, Planned Unit Development Districts (PUD) - commercial and mixed-use buildings, Beach Community Redevelopment Districts (commercial and mixed-use buildings), Transition Districts (Regional Activity Center, Downtown and Beach Community Redevelopment, and Transit Oriented Corridor), Mixed-Use Districts (Regional Activity Center, Downtown and Beach Community Redevelopment, and Transit Oriented Corridor), Commercial Districts (Regional Activity Center, Downtown and Beach Community Redevelopment, and Transit Oriented Corridor) | 15 | 16 feet | 75% of the length of the awning | — |
| Industrial and Manufacturing Districts (IM-1, IM-2, IM-3, IM-4), Office, Showroom, and Warehouse District (OSW) | 14 | 16 feet | 75% of the length of the awning | — |
| Port Everglades Development District (PEDD) | 5 | 16 feet | 64 square feet total (2 sides max) | — |
| Limited Agricultural District (AD), Country Club District (CC), Government Use District (GU), Open Space District (OS), Sports and Recreational Facility District (SRF), Institutional Uses (places of worship and schools) | 11 | 12 inches | 75% of the length of the awning | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### Office Districts (O-1, O-2, O-3, OM), Planned Development Districts (PD) - office buildings, Planned Unit Development Districts (PUD) - office buildings, Regional Activity Center Districts (office buildings), Downtown Community Redevelopment Districts (office buildings), Beach Community Redevelopment Districts (office buildings), Transit Oriented Corridor Districts (office buildings)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (Frontage 100-199.9 ft) | 6 feet | 24 square feet per side | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage and/or outparcel | — | §8.4.A.3 |
| Monument Sign (Frontage 200-299.9 ft) | 8 feet | 36 square feet per side | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage and/or outparcel | — | §8.4.A.3 |
| Monument Sign (Frontage 300+ ft) | 16 feet | 64 square feet per side | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage and/or outparcel | — | §8.4.A.3 |
| Post and Panel Sign | 5 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | §8.4.A.3 |
| Awning Sign | 12 inches | 75% of the length of the awning | — | — | 2 per ground floor tenant | Per ground floor tenant with recognizable entrance, per street frontage | — | §8.4.A.3 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 5 square feet | — | — | 2 per ground floor tenant | Per ground floor tenant with recognizable entrance, per street frontage | — | §8.4.A.3 |
| Wall Sign (Less than 100 linear feet lot frontage) | — | 10 square feet | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | §8.4.A.3 |
| Parapet Sign (2-3 stories) | 2 feet | — | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | §8.4.A.3 |

### Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5), Hospital District (HP), Planned Development Districts (PD) - commercial and mixed-use buildings, Planned Unit Development Districts (PUD) - commercial and mixed-use buildings, Beach Community Redevelopment Districts (commercial and mixed-use buildings), Transition Districts (Regional Activity Center, Downtown and Beach Community Redevelopment, and Transit Oriented Corridor), Mixed-Use Districts (Regional Activity Center, Downtown and Beach Community Redevelopment, and Transit Oriented Corridor), Commercial Districts (Regional Activity Center, Downtown and Beach Community Redevelopment, and Transit Oriented Corridor)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (Frontage <100 ft) | 4 feet | 6 square feet per side | — | — | 1 sign per lot | 1 sign per lot | — | §8.4.A.4 |
| Monument Sign (Frontage 100-199.9 ft) | 6 feet | 24 square feet per side | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | §8.4.A.4 |
| Monument Sign (Frontage 200-299.9 ft) | 8 feet | 36 square feet per side | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | §8.4.A.4 |
| Monument Sign (Frontage 300+ ft) | 16 feet | 64 square feet per side | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | §8.4.A.4 |
| Post and Panel Sign (Frontage <100 ft) | 5 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | §8.4.A.4 |
| Awning Sign | 12 inches | 75% of the length of the awning | — | — | 2 per ground floor tenant | 2 permitted per ground floor tenant with recognizable entrance | — | §8.4.A.4 |
| Marquee Sign | — | 10 square feet | — | — | 2 per ground floor tenant | 2 permitted per ground floor tenant with recognizable entrance | — | §8.4.A.4 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 5 square feet | — | — | 2 per ground floor tenant | 2 permitted per ground floor tenant with recognizable entrance | — | §8.4.A.4 |

### Industrial and Manufacturing Districts (IM-1, IM-2, IM-3, IM-4), Office, Showroom, and Warehouse District (OSW)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (Frontage <100 ft) | 4 feet | 6 square feet per side | — | — | 1 sign per lot | 1 sign per lot | — | §8.4.A.5 |
| Monument Sign (Frontage 100-199.9 ft) | 6 feet | 24 square feet per side | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | §8.4.A.5 |
| Monument Sign (Frontage 200-299.9 ft) | 8 feet | 36 square feet per side | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | §8.4.A.5 |
| Monument Sign (Frontage 300+ ft) | 16 feet | 64 square feet per side | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | §8.4.A.5 |
| Post and Panel Sign (Frontage <100 ft) | 5 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | §8.4.A.5 |
| Awning Sign | 12 inches | 75% of the length of the awning | — | — | 2 per ground floor tenant | 2 permitted per ground floor tenant with recognizable entrance | — | §8.4.A.5 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 5 square feet | — | — | 2 per ground floor tenant | 2 permitted per ground floor tenant with recognizable entrance | — | §8.4.A.5 |
| Parapet Sign (2-3 stories) | 2 feet | — | — | — | 1 sign per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | §8.4.A.5 |

## Prohibited signs in Hollywood

- No signs shall be permitted on a lot or structure either as a main or accessory use except in accordance with the provisions of this article.
- Signs are not allowed unless expressly permitted and not expressly prohibited.
- No signs (permanent or otherwise) that conflict with vision clearance requirements.
- Signs shall not obscure architectural features.
- Storefronts or facades shall not be modified to provide larger signage.
- Signs shall not extend above or beyond the roof line or parapet wall.
- Signs shall not be permitted on mansard roofs where other primary signage options are available.
- Flashing signs are prohibited.
- Signs that mimic or may be confused with traffic control devices are prohibited.
- Any sign that is of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or impair the vision of the driver of any motor vehicle is prohibited.
- Signs that emit audible sounds, odors, or visible matter are prohibited.
- Signs that are not securely affixed to the ground, or otherwise affixed in a permanent manner to an approved supporting structure are prohibited.
- Signs attached to trees or other vegetative landscaping material are prohibited.
- Private signs on public property or rights-of-way are prohibited.
- Rooftop signs are prohibited.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited.
- Swinging signs are prohibited.
- Snipe signs are prohibited.
- Animated signs and rotating signs are prohibited.
- A-frame signs are prohibited except in the CRA Districts.
- Permanent banners are prohibited.
- Buntings, fluttering devices, pennants, and streamers are prohibited.
- Running lights or electronic message centers are prohibited.
- Bare bulb signs are prohibited.
- Box signs are prohibited.
- Pole signs are prohibited (with exceptions for legal non-conforming signs).
- Neon banding around freestanding signs and existing box signs is prohibited.
- All signs shall be maintained in good condition—signs showing evidence of deterioration, weathering, discoloration, rust, or other conditions reflective of deterioration or inadequate maintenance are prohibited.
- Signs may not be placed to create distractions that endanger the health, safety, or welfare, or jeopardize pedestrian or vehicular traffic safety, or mislead, confuse, or obstruct vision.
- Signs may not be cumulative in area (except as explicitly permitted); sign area is limited to the largest sign type.
- Signs must not interfere with, obstruct the vision of, or distract motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians.
- Signs shall not conflict with the principal permitted use of the lot and adjoining lots.
- Signs displaying fluorescent colors are prohibited.
- Sign raceway mounting is prohibited unless warranted by existing structural building conditions.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hollywood

- Government signs on government property, including but not limited to city, county, or State of Florida owned property, and traffic control devices, are exempt from regulation.
- Traffic control devices are exempt from sign permits and review.
- Changing the copy on manual or automatic changeable copy signs or billboards is exempt from sign permit requirements.
- Any sign otherwise permitted by this code may substitute non-commercial messages as often as desired, provided all other criteria are met; no limitation based solely on content.
- Temporary non-commercial signs, in accordance with § 8.5.C, are exempt from review by the Division of Planning or Planning and Development Board but must comply with the Florida Building Code.
- Signs that are not visible from any nearby public property (including public right-of-way or private right-of-way) are not subject to regulation under this article.
- Window signs applied to the interior of glazed areas do not require a building permit.
- The copy of existing and conforming monument sign inset panels may be changed or replaced without a sign permit, provided the size and other criteria are maintained.
- The copy of previously approved window signs, applied to the interior of glazed areas, may be changed or replaced without a sign permit, provided the overall sign area does not exceed the maximum permitted and other criteria are satisfied.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required for the posting, display, repair, change, painting, or erection of any sign or sign structure, except as specifically exempted.
- Separate sign permits are required for each sign.
- Building permits are required for permanent signs, with exceptions for window signs applied to the interior of glazed areas.
- Electrical permits are required for all signs that are electrically illuminated.
- Permit applications require scaled and dimensioned drawings, illustrating property lines, structures, placement, landscaping, illumination, design, construction, and existing signs.
- For multiple-tenant buildings and shopping centers, signage must be cohesive in placement, design, fabrication, and size.
- For multiple-tenant buildings and shopping centers, ground floor tenants may be identified with signs near their entrance; upper floor tenants may be identified on a wall directory sign.
- For lawful non-conforming buildings and uses, sign regulations of the applicable use type apply.
- If a sign permit is denied, applicants may appeal to the City Commission, which will review at a public hearing; further appeal can be made to Circuit Court.
- Signs must be professionally produced or fabricated.
- Signs shall be reviewed by type, placement, location, design, composition, construction, application, and size, based solely on the ordinance criteria, not content.
- Submittal of a complete application for a sign permit is strictly required; incomplete applications will be identified and applicants notified. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
- No specific mention of 'Master Sign Plan' or citywide 'sign plan' is found, but all sign permit applications require comprehensive submission of placement, design, and site plan information.

## Full detail

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