# Sign Regulations in Inglis, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Inglis, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/inglis
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Inglis/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH34LADERE_ARTIXSI)

## At a glance

Inglis, Florida regulates 13 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1, C-1-A), Commercial (C-2, C-2-A), Industrial (I, I-2), Public-Institutional (PI, P1), Park (P), Timber (T), Utility (U) zoning district are capped at 15 ft on CR 40, 21 ft on US 19/98 tall, 32 sq ft per face, 64 sq ft aggregate area, and 21 ft wide, with a Setback per building setbacks for front/side yards (Sec. 34-573(a)(2), 34-247) setback (Sec. Sec. 34-573(c)(4)a, (d)(4)a). Most commercial signs in Inglis require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential-Conservation (RC-1), Residential (R-1, R-1-A, R-1-B), Multifamily Residential (R-2), Mobile Home, Manufactured Home Park (MHP-1) | 1 | 4 ft (R-1, R-1-A, RC-1); 11 ft (R-2, MHP-1) | 3 sq ft (R-1, R-1-A, RC-1); 32 sq ft per face/64 sq ft aggregate area, 11 ft height max (R-2, MHP-1; ground sign identifying premises) | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial (C-1, C-1-A), Commercial (C-2, C-2-A), Industrial (I, I-2), Public-Institutional (PI, P1), Park (P), Timber (T), Utility (U) | 10 | 30 ft pole max | 32 sq ft per face, 64 sq ft aggregate area | — |
| Mixed Use Development District (MXD) | 1 | Follows underlying zone rules | Follows C-1-A and R-2 for commercial and residential portions | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | Not specified; must obtain permit | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Residential-Conservation (RC-1), Residential (R-1, R-1-A, R-1-B), Multifamily Residential (R-2), Mobile Home, Manufactured Home Park (MHP-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | 4 ft (R-1, R-1-A, RC-1); 11 ft (R-2, MHP-1) | 3 sq ft (R-1, R-1-A, RC-1); 32 sq ft per face/64 sq ft aggregate area, 11 ft height max (R-2, MHP-1; ground sign identifying premises) | — | — | One per frontage plus up to two small additional signs. | On premises for sale/lease | — | Sec. 34-573(b)(1)-(4), 34-573(b)(4), 34-567(14), 34-573(c)(1) |

### Neighborhood Commercial (C-1, C-1-A), Commercial (C-2, C-2-A), Industrial (I, I-2), Public-Institutional (PI, P1), Park (P), Timber (T), Utility (U)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 15 ft on CR 40, 21 ft on US 19/98 | 32 sq ft per face, 64 sq ft aggregate area | 21 ft | Setback per building setbacks for front/side yards (Sec. 34-573(a)(2), 34-247) | Max two per dual frontage if not within 250 ft of each other | On-premises, front setback line | — | Sec. 34-573(c)(4)a, (d)(4)a |
| Wall Sign (Flat or Painted) | — | 20% of façade area or up to 128 sq ft per sign face, aggregate 256 sq ft on US 19/98 | — | — | Each licensed individual store front in a center allowed up to 32 sq ft wall sign (see Facade Sign below) | On the building façade facing the public street | — | Sec. 34-573(c)(4)b, (d)(4)b |
| Facade Sign (Center Storefront) | — | 32 sq ft per individual store front (in a commercial/industrial center) | — | — | One per storefront | On the front wall of the store front | — | Sec. 34-573(c)(7) |
| Window Sign | — | 20% of window glass area on each window/door | — | — | Multiple per window, as long as not exceeding 20% total area | On/in windows | — | Sec. 34-573(c)(7), 34-574(6), 34-567(15) |
| Portable Sign | — | Included in overall allowable sign area per premises | — | Same as permanent signs (Sec. 34-573(a)(2)) | One per use | On-premises | — | Sec. 34-573(c)(5), (d)(5) |
| Canopy Sign | — | 6 ft length, 18 in height per business | — | — | One per business | Under canopy/marquee in front of licensed business in commercial/industrial center | — | Sec. 34-573(c)(6), (d)(6) |
| Special Signs (temporary, directional, directory, event) | See size column for each sign type | Directory: 2 sq ft per business, max 28 sq ft per face, max 7 ft height; Temporary event sign/banner: 25 sq ft per face, 50 sq ft aggregate, max 7 ft h; Development temp: 50 sq ft per face, 2 allowed; Construction project: 32 sq ft per face, aggregate 64 sq ft; Rear entrance sign: 12 sq ft; Ingress/egress/directional: 3 sq ft, max 4 ft h. | — | Must observe property line and yard setbacks | As specified by function; e.g., 2 temp development signs, 1 rear entrance sign, 1 event sign per event | Per event or function; see ordinance Sec. 34-574 | — | Sec. 34-574 |
| Gasoline Pricing Sign | 5 ft | 12 sq ft per face, 24 sq ft aggregate per property | — | Property line/setback requirements apply | Max two per property (one per frontage) | On the premises, at pump or attached to sign | — | Sec. 34-574(9) |

### Mixed Use Development District (MXD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All signs as per C-1-A, R-2; also subject to standards for intensity, arrangement, and compatibility | Follows underlying zone rules | Follows C-1-A and R-2 for commercial and residential portions | — | As per the base zone for the relevant land use within MXD | As per C-1-A or R-2, by intensity and arrangement | On-premises | — | Sec. 34-252(2)(i) |

## Prohibited signs in Inglis

- It is unlawful for any person to erect, cause to be erected, maintain, or cause to be maintained any sign without full compliance with the restrictions, requirements and provisions of this article, or to otherwise violate any provisions of this article. Each day a violation occurs or continues constitutes a separate offense. (Sec. 34-563(b))
- No sign or sign structure shall be erected, altered, displayed, changed, except exempt signs, until after a permit and license has been issued by the building official and a fee paid to the town. (Sec. 34-565(a))
- No sign shall be permitted on public right-of-way without authorization; signs placed in the public right-of-way will be removed by persons designated by the town commission. (Sec. 34-563(c))
- The following signs are prohibited in all districts: traffic or pedestrian hazards (including moving signs except time and temperature displays, bare or flashing bulbs >11 watts, bare or flashing LED/other flashing lights), combustible materials attached to or near fire escapes or firefighting equipment, snipe signs, signs within 50 feet of any residentially zoned property except signs advertising uses allowed outright in that residential zone, any ground signs, poles, pylon or remotely removed signs that are electronically illuminated or powered by overhead or aboveground wiring, permanent spotlights or floodlights not directed only on owner's premises, swing signs, abandoned signs, vehicle signs primarily for advertisement and >6 sq ft, outdoor advertising signs except where protected by federal/state law, roof signs, projecting signs, any sign which becomes unsightly, any sign which emits sound, odor or visible matter, any sign which obstructs free ingress and egress from a required door, window, fire escape or exit, sandwich signs, any other sign not expressly permitted. (Sec. 34-580)
- Outdoor advertising signs (billboards) are prohibited from being erected, replaced or moved onto any property. Billboards that are damaged in excess of 50% of their assigned value may not be rebuilt and must be removed; no new outdoor advertising signs are allowed. (Sec. 34-576)
- No new conforming sign or sign structure shall be permitted to be erected for the same occupancy with an existing nonconforming sign until the nonconforming sign has been removed or made conforming. (Sec. 34-578)
- Nonconforming signs must be removed or brought into conformity before a conforming sign can be installed for the same occupancy. (Sec. 34-578)

## Signs exempt from permit in Inglis

- The following signs are exempt from the requirement of obtaining a permit or license (Sec. 34-567):
- - Temporary signs wholly within a building, not visible from outside, excluding window signs, signs of a flashing, animated and/or rotating nature, except time and temperature signs.
- - Signs not exceeding two square feet in area that display only property numbers, post office box numbers, names of resident, no trespassing, private property, no soliciting or the like on property zoned R-1, R-1-A and RC-1.
- - Temporary signs not exceeding six square feet in aggregate sign area, only one per parcel (or two if double frontage; must be nonilluminated and not less than ten feet from any property line).
- - One traffic direction/safety sign at each ingress/egress point not to exceed three square feet in sign area, maximum height four feet above ground.
- - Trucks, buses, trailers, or other vehicles with a sign face <6 sq ft where the primary use is not advertisement and not parked/located to advertise to the public.
- - Decals affixed to store windows, equipment, fuel pumps, vending equipment, as long as applicable to premises use.
- - Integral decoration or architectural features of buildings except for letters, trademarks, moving parts, or moving/flashing/blinking lights.
- - Directional signs.
- - Legal signs authorized by law.
- - Signs of governmental units/agencies on public property or right-of-way for public health, safety, welfare.
- - National, governmental, and institutional flags (up to three per premises, maximum height 30 feet, not used principally for commercial purposes).
- - Up to two banners per model home/apartment at time open for inspection, per size limits.
- - Political signs (per Sec. 34-575).
- - Real estate signs under six square feet, meeting the design/install standards of Sec. 34-573.
- - Window sign(s) (permanent, temporary or combination) not exceeding 20% of the window area, subject to Sec. 34-574(6).
- - Vehicle tow-away signs as required by Florida Statute, and chapter provisions.
- - Seasonal/holiday signs: may be erected up to 30 days before holiday, must be removed within 10 days after holiday.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit, with supporting plans/specs, is required before erection, alteration, or display of any sign unless the sign is specifically exempt. (Sec. 34-565, 34-568, 34-567)
- All sign permit applications must provide two copies of a scale drawing showing elevations/site plan, type, dimensions, value, method of mounting/construction, and if ground sign, existing/proposed landscaping. (Sec. 34-568(b))
- All sign permit applications must be accompanied by an approved final development order unless the sign qualifies for permit exemption or is covered by Sec. 34-34(c)(4) as a standalone sign. (Sec. 34-568(b)(8))
- A new sign must not be erected unless an approved permit is obtained; existing signs altered or replaced must meet current code and get a new permit. (Sec. 34-565, 34-573(a)(3))
- Sign plan review fees, revision fees, and permit fees are set by schedule (Sec. 34-571).
- Signage is regularly addressed as a component of the overall site/development plan, including location on site, sign area, height, setbacks and must comply with development order requirements. (Sec. 34-40(d)(2)i., 34-40(d)(2)j., 34-573, 34-573(a)(2))
- Sign plans associated with commercial centers, multi-tenant centers, or multi-use sites may require additional coordination within the final development order or site plan review. (Sec. 34-573, 34-573(c)(3), 34-574(5))
- A sign plan and permit is not required for exempt signs as defined in Sec. 34-567.
- As part of the overall development/site plan review, all signs must be shown and reviewed for approval. (Sec. 34-40(d)(2)i. and related sections)

## Full detail

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