# Sign Regulations in Kissimmee, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Kissimmee, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/kissimmee
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Kissimmee/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIIILADECO_CH14-11SI)

## At a glance

Kissimmee, Florida regulates 42 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Feather Banners in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 10 ft tall and Residential: 6 sq ft; Non-residential/multi-family: 21 sq ft, with a 5 ft from property line setback (Sec. 14-11-9.B). Most commercial signs in Kissimmee require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | Up to 25% higher than code maximum for sign type/zone, as approved. | Up to 25% larger than code maximum for sign type/zone, as approved. | — |
| Residential Districts, Multi-family Districts, AC District, OS District, RE District, RA Districts, RB Districts, RC Districts, MH Districts | 5 | 10 ft | 24 sq ft (or 36 sq ft if symmetric entry); 50% bonus if all other ground signs eliminated | — |
| RPB District, Non-residential Districts, B-2, B-3, HC, B-5, BP, IB, AO, AI, CF, UT, HF1, PUD2, Major Multi-tenant Centers, Commercial Centers, Mixed-use Planned Unit Developments (MUPUD), Mixed-use Developments, Planned Unit Developments, Developments of Regional Impact (DRI), Commercial Properties with Minimum Six Outparcels | 19 | 30 ft (ground pole) | 40 sq ft (corporate flags only); Government flags not size-limited. | — |
| Vine Street Overlay District | 8 | 10 ft (A street), 7 ft (B street) | 100 sq ft (A street), 36 sq ft (B street) | — |
| Downtown Form-Based Code Area | 2 | 4 ft | 8 sq ft per side, double-sided | — |
| Vine Street Form-Based Code Area | 1 | — | — | — |
| Airport Overlay District (AO), Airport Industrial District (AI) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Hospital Grounds | 2 | — | 100 sq ft | — |
| Government Buildings | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Message Center Sign | — | Max copy area for sign type/zone per 14-11-5 | — | — | — | Non-residential districts on arterial or collector frontage only | — | 14-11-3.B.8 |
| Search Light/Beacon Light (Temporary) | — | — | — | — | max 4 | As approved by Development Services Director; must not interfere with traffic, noise confined to property, glare shielded. | — | 14-11-3.B.9 |
| Creative Sign | Up to 25% higher than code maximum for sign type/zone, as approved. | Up to 25% larger than code maximum for sign type/zone, as approved. | — | — | No increase allowed. | Site-specific, as approved. | — | 14-11-3.D |
| Address Number | 12 inches on digits | Digit may not exceed 12 inches in height or width without meeting copy area standards. | 12 inches on digits | — | — | Building front and rear doors (non-residential); front of residence (residential) | — | 14-11-3.F.2 |
| Temporary Banner Sign | — | Residential: 6 sq ft; Non-residential/multi-family: 21 sq ft; Public/semi-public: 30 sq ft; Political HQ: 21 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property (with shopping center exclusions) | Façade, permanent monument, pole sign, fence, or wall only. Must not cover windows. | — | 14-11-9.A |
| Feather Banner | 10 ft | Residential: 6 sq ft; Non-residential/multi-family: 21 sq ft | — | 5 ft from property line | 1 per development or establishment | Min 5 ft setback from property line; not within sight triangles. | — | 14-11-9.B |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | Residential: 6 sq ft; Non-residential/multi-family: 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Onsite only | — | 14-11-9.G |

### RPB District, Non-residential Districts, B-2, B-3, HC, B-5, BP, IB, AO, AI, CF, UT, HF1, PUD2, Major Multi-tenant Centers, Commercial Centers, Mixed-use Planned Unit Developments (MUPUD), Mixed-use Developments, Planned Unit Developments, Developments of Regional Impact (DRI), Commercial Properties with Minimum Six Outparcels

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Primary Ground Sign (Principal Arterial - Bldg <25k sf) | 9 ft (local/collector), 10 ft (arterial) | see Table 1: RPB-36, B-2-50, B-3-100, HC-100, B-5-50, BP-100, IB-100, AO-100, AI-100, CF-36, UT-36, HF1-36, PUD2-100 | — | 3 ft from property line (25 ft if residential adjacency) | 1 per street frontage; 2 if >300 ft frontage and >300 parking spaces | 1 per street frontage per tract; min 3 ft setback from property lines, 25 ft if adjacent to residential; not in sight triangles, parking spaces, or landscape islands. | — | 14-11-5.A.2, Table 1 |
| Primary Ground Sign (Principal Arterial - Bldg >25k sf) | 9 ft (local/collector), 10 ft (arterial) | see Table 1: RPB-80, B-2-100, B-3-150, HC-150, B-5-100, BP-150, IB-150, AO-150, AI-150, CF-80, UT-80, HF1-80, PUD2-150 | — | 3 ft from property line (25 ft if residential adjacency) | 1 per street frontage; 2 if >300 ft frontage and >300 parking spaces | 1 per street frontage per tract; min 3 ft setback from property lines, 25 ft if adjacent to residential; not in sight triangles, parking spaces, or landscape islands. | — | 14-11-5.A.2, Table 1 |
| Primary Ground Sign (Other Streets - Bldg <25k sf) | 9 ft (local/collector) | see Table 1: all districts 36 sq ft | — | 3 ft from property line (25 ft if residential adjacency) | Same as above. | Same as above. | — | 14-11-5.A.2, Table 1 |
| Primary Ground Sign (Other Streets - Bldg >25k sf) | 9 ft (local/collector) | see Table 1: all districts 50 sq ft | — | 3 ft from property line (25 ft if residential adjacency) | Same as above. | Same as above. | — | 14-11-5.A.2, Table 1 |
| Projecting/Under Canopy Sign | — | 4 sq ft (area counts against wall sign allowance) | — | 3 ft from curb. Height: 8 ft clearance. | 1 per eligible establishment | Min 8 ft above ground, 3 ft from curb/vehicle use area. | — | 14-11-5.B.2 |
| Multiple-lot Development Identification Sign (Ground/Monument) | 6 ft | 36 sq ft | — | — | 1 per public street frontage | 1 per public street frontage (non-residential, multiple lots); development name only | — | 14-11-5.A.3 |
| Onsite Wayfinding Sign (Vehicular - Large Sites) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | 2 per site >50,000 sf | At internal intersections only (for developments >50,000 sf) | — | 14-11-5.A.4 |
| Feather Banner (Temporary) | 10 ft | 21 sq ft | — | Min 5 ft | 1 per establishment | Min 5 ft from front property line | — | 14-11-9.B.2 |

### Vine Street Overlay District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (A / B Streets) | 10 ft (A street), 7 ft (B street) | 100 sq ft (A street), 36 sq ft (B street) | — | — | 1 per frontage; 2 if >600 ft | 1 per street frontage per lot; 2 if >600 ft on A/B street (100' min separation) | — | 14-11-6.A.1, Table 14-2-54-2 |
| Post-style Sign (C Street) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | C street only | — | 14-11-6, Table 14-2-54-2 |
| Wall Sign (A Street) | — | — | — | — | 1 per ground floor unit frontage | Façade, no signs above 1st floor elevation | — | 14-11-6, Table 14-2-54-2, 14-11-6.A.1-3 |
| Wall Sign (B/C Street) | — | — | — | — | 1 per ground floor unit frontage | Façade, no signs above 1st floor elevation | — | 14-11-6, Table 14-2-54-2, 14-11-6.A.1-3 |
| Projecting/Under Canopy Sign | — | 4 sq ft (deducted from wall sign area) | — | — | 1 per ground floor establishment | Above/below awning; min 8 ft clearance, 3 ft from curb | — | 14-11-6, Table 14-2-54-2, 14-11-6.A.1-2 |
| Window Sign (Permanent) | — | 4 sq ft; not exceeding 20% of window area | — | — | 1 per ground floor establishment | Ground floor establishment | — | 14-11-6, Table 14-2-54-2, 14-11-6.A.1-3 |
| Directory Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Wall-mount or in window/at entrance | — | 14-11-6, Table 14-2-54-2, 14-11-6.A.1 |
| Building Identification Sign (A/B St, 3+ Story, with Frontage) | — | — | — | — | 1 per eligible facade | On each façade, above 1st floor, not above roof/cornice | — | 14-11-6, Table 14-2-54-2, 14-11-6.A.1-3 |

## Prohibited signs in Kissimmee

- Abandoned signs and/or sign structures which are determined to be nonconforming with the provisions of this chapter.
- Signs that move, revolve, twirl, rotate, flash, including animated signs, multi-prism signs, floodlights and beacon lights except when required by the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) or another governmental agency. Excludes message board signs adhering to section 14-11-3.B.8.
- Banner signs except as a temporary sign.
- Bench signs unless approved by the city commission.
- Bunting as defined in chapter 14-2.
- Cabinet signs utilizing internal illumination, except channel lettering, or where the individual letters are translucent and the sign face is opaque.
- Fence signs other than approved temporary signs.
- Illuminated awnings that are designed to call attention to, or advertise, a place or building.
- Mobile and parked vehicle signs (signs attached to a vehicle for the sole purpose of advertising a business, product or service).
- Parasite signs.
- Portable signs other than authorized mobile trailer signs and pedestrian oriented signs, as outlined in section 14-11-9.
- Pole signs.
- Roof signs.
- Snipe signs.
- Swinging signs, except for under-canopy signs.
- Signs that wrap around the corner of a building. Each building face is considered a separate sign.
- Signs, other than signs placed or authorized by government agencies, must not be erected on any public property.
- Signs that have unshielded illuminating devices or which reflect lighting onto public rights-of-way thereby creating a potential traffic or pedestrian hazard.
- Obscene or offensive signs containing statements, words, or pictures of an obscene or indecent character which appeal to the prurient interest in sex, or which are patently offensive and do not have serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
- Notices, placards, bills, flyers, posters, cards, stickers, banners, signs, advertising, or other devices designed to attract the attention of the public that are posted or otherwise affixed upon any street, street furniture, right-of-way, public sidewalk, crosswalk, curb, lamppost, hydrant, tree, alley, telephone pole, public telephone, or lighting system, or other public alarm or communication system, or on private property, except as allowed by this chapter.
- Any sign that could be confused with a traffic signal or sign and signs that obstruct, conceal, hide, or otherwise obscure from view any official traffic or government sign, signal, or device.
- Any private sign extending over a public right-of-way other than those authorized in the form-based code area.
- Any sign emitting audible sound or a visible substance such as smoke or steam.
- Off-site signs, except as permitted under sections 14-11-8 and 14-11-9.M.
- Any sign not prescribed as a permitted sign by this chapter or not permitted by city building or electrical codes.
- Any sign that has misleading advertising as defined by F.S. § 817.40.
- No sign shall have blinking, flashing, spinning or fluttering lights or other illumination devices which have a changing light intensity, brightness, color, or direction, except for message center signs in compliance with regulations.
- No illumination or glare from any sign shall be emitted directly onto a public street or roadway so as to constitute a hazard or impediment to motorist traffic or safety.
- No exposed reflective type bulb or incandescent lamp which exceeds 11 watts shall be used on the exterior surface of any sign so as to expose the face of the bulb, light or lamp to any public street or adjacent property.
- Cabinet signs with translucent backlit panels are prohibited (only opaque panels where only lettering appears lighted are allowed).
- Neon tubing or fluorescent lighting shall not be permitted for commercial grade accent, rope or string lighting (except as holiday decorations).
- Awnings must not be backlit or internally illuminated.
- Illumination is not permitted for banner signs, real estate signs, contractor signs, construction site screening, garage sale signs, political signs, or human signs.
- Human signs may not be displayed in public rights-of-way, may not use illumination, sound, moving parts, or attachments, and may not interfere with traffic control devices or impede circulation.
- Temporary signs not expressly listed are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Kissimmee

- Incidental and integral signs, as defined in chapter 14-2.
- Traffic and street name signs, when authorized by appropriate governmental agencies.
- Temporary holiday decorations.
- Interior signs, if located within a lobby or courtyard not visible from a public right-of-way and a minimum of three feet from the nearest exterior window.
- No-trespassing, no dumping and public hazard signs (e.g. 'no swimming', 'alligators'), not exceeding 1.5 square feet in area per sign and not exceeding four in number per lot, with special permission for more under proven special circumstances.
- Official legal notices and official instruments.
- Signs on vending machines indicating the product dispensed, such as gasoline pumps and newspaper racks (no more than two signs with a combined size of 1.5 square feet per machine).
- Convenience signs with a maximum copy area of three square feet and with no commercial advertising.
- On-site directional signs with a maximum copy area of three square feet, a height not to exceed two feet from grade, and with no commercial advertising except for a company logo.
- One personal name sign per residence (to identify individual residences, no commercial advertising, max copy area one square foot).
- One door sign for each exterior door to identify only the name of the business accessed through the door (max copy area one square foot) in specific commercial/industrial districts.
- Signs integrated into a tent or canopy for outdoor dining or special events that are not intended as advertisement to be viewed from adjacent streets and are integral to the tent/canopy (not banners attached to the surface).
- Signs in protest marches or parades approved by the city.
- Replacing copy on changeable copy and message center signs.
- Painting, repainting, cleaning and other normal maintenance or repair of a sign structure without a structural change.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A master signage program must be submitted as part of the overall architectural and site plan review (through the site plan process) for major multi-tenant centers, planned unit developments (PUDs), Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs), mixed-use developments, residential developments over five acres or over three stories in height, and commercial properties with a minimum of six outparcels.
- The master signage program must include standards pertaining to placement of signs, sign materials, letter size, style, and/or colors to be used within the project.
- The master sign program is reviewed by the development review committee (DRC) and architectural review committee (ARC) for adherence to criteria regarding overall architecture, legibility, number and type of signs, impact to neighboring properties, and code consistency.
- A creative sign or master sign theme (creative signs and master sign themes) may be requested and must be reviewed and approved by the architectural review committee (ARC) and development services director.
- For hospitals requesting extra wayfinding or emergency signage, submittal of a signage plan showing the location and design of each proposed sign is required and is subject to ARC and building permit review and approval.
- Permanent and temporary signs for government and other public uses must be reviewed on a facility-specific basis and require approval by the development services director, with formal recommendation from the ARC.
- Variances from criteria related to sign regulations require a written request and review by the ARC and director; appeals go to the board of adjustment.

## Full detail

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