# Sign Regulations in Jupiter Island, Florida

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

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

## At a glance

Jupiter Island, Florida regulates 4 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Ingress/Egress Designation)s in the PLD District, CPD District, RCD District zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 4 sq ft, with a None within 2 ft of lot line. setback (Sec. Sec. 2.02(D)(2)). Most commercial signs in Jupiter Island require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A-80 District, B-40 District, C-35 District, D-25 District, E-12 District, F-15 District, G-35 District | 3 | 12 inches (vertical dimension) | 1.5 sq ft | — |
| PLD District, CPD District, RCD District | 4 | 6 ft | 6 sq ft (unless variance; may go up to 12 sq ft if more attractive or for public safety per variance) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### A-80 District, B-40 District, C-35 District, D-25 District, E-12 District, F-15 District, G-35 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 12 inches (vertical dimension) | 1.5 sq ft | 18 inches (horizontal dimension) | — | No more than two permanent signs per lot (unless not visible from public areas). | At the entrance of the building or fenced area, or at the lot's accessway. | — | Sec. 2.02(C)(1), Sec. 2.02(D)(1), Sec. 2.03(A), Sec. 2.02(A)-(B), Sec. 2.02(E) |
| Freestanding Sign | 12 inches (vertical dimension) | 1.5 sq ft | 18 inches (horizontal dimension) | — | No more than two permanent signs per lot (unless not visible from public areas). | At the entrance of the building or fenced area, or at the lot's accessway. | — | Sec. 2.02(C)(1), Sec. 2.02(D)(1), Sec. 2.03(A), Sec. 2.02(A)-(B), Sec. 2.02(E) |
| Temporary Sign | 4 feet above finished grade (when supported in ground) | 1.5 sq ft | 18 inches (horizontal dimension) | — | No more than two per lot at the same time (see Sec. 2.04(E)). | Not in road right-of-way or visible from waterway or golf course (except temporary real estate signs as specified in Sec. 2.03 B.5) | — | Sec. 2.04(A)-(H) |

### PLD District, CPD District, RCD District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 6 sq ft (unless variance; may go up to 12 sq ft if more attractive or for public safety per variance) | — | — | No more than one per street frontage (except as specified for ingress/egress). | Typically per code and as approved (see permit requirements/variances) | — | Sec. 2.02(C)(2), Sec. 2.02(D)(2), Sec. 2.02(E)-(F) |
| Freestanding Sign | — | 6 sq ft (unless variance; may go up to 12 sq ft if more attractive or for public safety per variance) | — | — | No more than one per street frontage (except as specified for ingress/egress) | Typically per code and as approved (see permit requirements/variances) | — | Sec. 2.02(C)(2), Sec. 2.02(D)(2), Sec. 2.02(E)-(F) |
| Freestanding Sign (Ingress/Egress Designation) | 6 ft | 4 sq ft | — | None within 2 ft of lot line. | As required for safety. | As required for safety, designating ingress and egress. | — | Sec. 2.02(D)(2) |
| Temporary Sign | 4 feet above finished grade (when supported in ground) | 1.5 sq ft | 18 inches (horizontal dimension) | — | No more than two per lot at the same time. | Not in road right-of-way or visible from waterway or golf course (except temporary real estate signs as specified in Sec. 2.03 B.5) | — | Sec. 2.04(A)-(H) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 2.02(B), Sec. 2.02(E) |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 2.02(B), Sec. 2.02(E) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 2.04 |

## Prohibited signs in Jupiter Island

- All signs not specifically permitted are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Flashing, moving, rotating, revolving, oscillating, or animated elements are prohibited in sign design.
- Changeable copy is prohibited in sign design.
- Extruding figures are prohibited in sign design.
- Illumination of more than 600 lumens is prohibited unless a variance is approved by the board of adjustment.
- Neon tubes, strip lighting of any nature, and flashing or intermittent illumination are prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected on town property or in a public right-of-way, unless specifically authorized by the town or otherwise described in exemptions.
- Off site or off premises signs are prohibited (except as described in section 2.03, B.5 for temporary real estate signs).
- No sign shall obstruct any fire escape or any window or door or opening used as a means of ingress or egress.
- No sign shall be located at a street intersection such that it obstructs free and clear vision, the view of any authorized traffic sign or device regarding vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or be designed in a manner that it could reasonably be confused with any authorized traffic sign or device.
- All signs, whether permanent or temporary, must be maintained in good condition at all times.
- No temporary sign shall be illuminated.
- Temporary signs (other than real estate signs as described in 2.03, B.5) shall not be placed in a road right-of-way or visible from a waterway or golf course.

## Signs exempt from permit in Jupiter Island

- Residential building identification affixed to mailboxes and signs relating to security are exempt from the permanent sign materials requirement.
- Signs specifically authorized by a resolution of the town commission and that do not obstruct free and clear vision or compromise traffic safety may be erected on town property or in a public right-of-way.
- Signs installed by a governmental entity with jurisdiction over the right-of-way are allowed.
- Official traffic signs of the town are allowed.
- Identification signs located on public right-of-way denoting the address of the property and/or the name of the property owner or name of the residence are allowed (no more than two such identification signs in public right-of-way).
- Temporary real estate signs listing the abutting property which is for sale are allowed in public right-of-way.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No provision in the text indicates a general requirement for a master sign plan, sign plan, or sign program for any or all signs across all zones.
- A sign variance may be required for exceptions to size (in PLD, RCD, and CPD zoning districts) and for exceptions to illumination standards (requires approval by the board of adjustment or town commission as applicable).
- Variances are subject to demonstration of compliance with certain standards as specified in section 2.02(F).

## Full detail

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