# Sign Regulations in Lake Hamilton, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lake Hamilton, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/lake-hamilton
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Lake_Hamilton/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH16LADECO_ARTXSIRE)

## At a glance

Lake Hamilton, Florida regulates 20 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Monument or Pole)s in the Highway Commercial District (C-1), Limited Commercial District (C-2), Industrial District (M-1) zoning district are capped at Monument: 8 ft; Pole: 20 ft tall and 64 sq ft per face, with a Can be placed up to right-of-way line; see 16-719(1) setback (Sec. Sec. 16-723(1), 16-719(2)-(3), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022). Most commercial signs in Lake Hamilton require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural District (AG), Very Low Density Single-Family Dwelling District (R-A1), Low Density Single-Family Dwelling District (R-1), Medium Low Density Single-Family Dwelling District (R-2), Medium Density Single-Family Dwelling District (R-3), Highest Density Single-Family Dwelling District (R-4), Multifamily Dwelling District (RMF), Mobile Home Park District (MH-1), Single-Family Modular Dwelling District (R-5) | 5 | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| Highway Commercial District (C-1), Limited Commercial District (C-2), Industrial District (M-1) | 8 | 42 inches | Combined total 150 sq ft per parcel; each tenant in multi-tenant development: same limit per tenant | — |
| Public Institutional (PI) | 2 | 8 ft (monument), 20 ft (pole) | 64 sq ft | — |
| Parks (PARKS), Conservation (CON) | 1 | 6 ft (single sign) or 4 ft for multiples | 24 sq ft (single sign) or up to eight, not exceeding total of 24 sq ft | — |
| Planned Unit Development (PUD) | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 25 ft (residential flagpole); 35 ft (multifamily/nonresidential flagpole) | 15 sq ft each (residential); 24 sq ft each (multifamily/nonresidential) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### Agricultural District (AG), Very Low Density Single-Family Dwelling District (R-A1), Low Density Single-Family Dwelling District (R-1), Medium Low Density Single-Family Dwelling District (R-2), Medium Density Single-Family Dwelling District (R-3), Highest Density Single-Family Dwelling District (R-4), Multifamily Dwelling District (RMF), Mobile Home Park District (MH-1), Single-Family Modular Dwelling District (R-5)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Residential) | 4 ft | 4 sq ft per sign, max 4 signs | — | — | Maximum of 4 | On each residential parcel | — | Sec. 16-720(1)(a), Sec. 16-714(2), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |
| Permanent Monument Sign (Apartment/Condo/Complex) | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building/complex | On premises of apartment building or condominium complex | — | Sec. 16-722(1), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |
| Permanent Wall or Window Sign (Apartment/Condo/Complex) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building/complex | On premises, attached to wall/window | — | Sec. 16-722(1), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |
| Permanent Monument Sign (Non-residential Use in Residential Zones) | 4 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parcel/lot | On premises | — | Sec. 16-722(2), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |
| Onsite Directional Sign (Residential) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Onsite | — | Sec. 16-722(3), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |

### Highway Commercial District (C-1), Limited Commercial District (C-2), Industrial District (M-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | 6 ft (single sign) or 4 ft (if using multiple sign option) | 24 sq ft (single sign) or up to eight temporary signs, total combined area not exceeding 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 OR up to 8 if cumulative area rule is followed | On any commercial/industrial parcel | — | Sec. 16-720(1)(b), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |
| Freestanding Sign (Monument or Pole) | Monument: 8 ft; Pole: 20 ft | 64 sq ft per face | — | Can be placed up to right-of-way line; see 16-719(1) | 1 per abutting eligible roadway | On each lot/parcel facing eligible roadway | — | Sec. 16-723(1), 16-719(2)-(3), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |
| Wall Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | No higher than first floor | Combined total 150 sq ft per parcel; each tenant in multi-tenant development: same limit per tenant | — | — | Multiple, per cumulative area limit | On building facade, street-facing wall | — | Sec. 16-723(2), 16-719(4), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |
| Drive-Through Lane Sign (Restaurant) | 8 ft | 40 sq ft per sign (max 60 sq ft total for all such signs) | — | — | Max 2 per restaurant, total 60 sq ft | Placed along drive-through lane and to be viewed from it | — | Sec. 16-723(4), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |
| Canopy or Awning Sign | 16 ft (first floor), 25 ft (second floor), or height of attaching structure, whichever is less | Combined canopy/awning and signage area cannot exceed maximum wall sign allowance for site | — | — | Equivalent to wall sign right | On awning or canopy | — | Sec. 16-723(5), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |
| Wayfinding/Directional Sign (Commercial) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Onsite; may be attached, window, or monument sign (4 ft max height if monument) | — | Sec. 16-723(6), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 42 inches | — | 30 inches | — | Max 1 per street frontage per retail/restaurant use | On private property; not on public sidewalk or walkway | — | Sec. 16-724(a)-(i), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |
| Temporary Banner (Grand Opening) | 8 ft | 35 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On commercial parcels | — | Sec. 16-723(7), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flag | 25 ft (residential flagpole); 35 ft (multifamily/nonresidential flagpole) | 15 sq ft each (residential); 24 sq ft each (multifamily/nonresidential) | — | — | 2 per residential dwelling, 3 per multifamily/nonresidential | On private property | — | Sec. 16-720(2), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |
| Street Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft (residential); 4 sq ft (nonresidential) | — | — | 1 per structure or mailbox | Attached wall or mailbox | — | Sec. 16-720(4)-(5), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |
| Warning/Safety Sign | 4 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Onsite | — | Sec. 16-720(6), O-22-14, § 2, 5-3-2022 |

## Prohibited signs in Lake Hamilton

- Signs that are deemed abandoned under this article, or that do not conform with the provisions of this section or any other applicable code, statute or law.
- Bench/bus shelter advertising signs.
- Billboards.
- Wall wrap signs.
- Electronic changeable copy/message sign.
- Snipe signs.
- Any sign nailed, fastened, affixed to, hanging from, or painted on any tree or other vegetation, or part thereof (living or dead).
- Flashing signs.
- Animated signs.
- Revolving or rotating signs.
- Signs which move, twirl or swing, including multi-prism and tri-vision signs.
- Electronic signs other than traffic control devices.
- Beacon lights.
- Wind signs.
- Pennant signs.
- Signs that obstruct, conceal, hide, or otherwise obscure from view any official traffic or other government sign, signal, or device.
- Offsite/off-premises commercial signs.
- Any sign in or over the public right-of-way, other than government signs or warning or safety signs.
- Pavement markings, except official traffic control-markings and street addresses applied by government agencies or pursuant to government laws or regulations.
- Signs attached to piers, docks, tie poles or seawalls, other than government signs, warning or safety signs or signs otherwise required by local, state or federal law.
- Signs in or upon any river, bay, lake, or other body of water within the limits of the town, other than government signs, warning or safety signs or signs otherwise required by local, state or federal law.
- Portable signs.
- Roof signs.
- Umbrella signs.
- Projecting signs.
- Any sign which is designed to approximate, mimic or emulate an official government sign, including unofficial "stop" signs posted on or above any street or right-of-way, or within 50 feet thereof.
- Any sign prohibited by state or federal law.
- Signs that emit sound, vapor, smoke, odor, particles, flame or gas (except as required by ADA).
- Signs that contain any food or other substance that attracts large numbers of birds or other animals and causes them to congregate on or near the sign.
- Signs that are not effectively shielded as to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed at any portion of the traveled public rights-of-way thereby creating a potential traffic or pedestrian hazard or a nuisance to inhabitants of an adjacent neighborhood.
- Commercial mascots and commercial message signs that are carried, waved or otherwise displayed by persons either on public rights-of-way or in a manner visible from public rights-of-way (except for demonstrations, rallies, or valid First Amendment activities).
- Vehicle signs visible from a street or right-of-way within 100 feet of the vehicle and where the vehicle is parked for more than two consecutive hours in any 24-hour period within 100 feet of said street or right-of-way.
- Mobile Billboard Advertising and trailer signs.
- Any sign located on real property without the permission of its owner.
- Any feather or flutter sign.
- Obscene signs that meet the definition of obscenity under F.S. § 847.001 et seq. as amended.
- Marquee signs.
- Projected light signs.
- Inflatable or balloon signs.
- Advertising vessels within the jurisdictional waters of the town.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lake Hamilton

- Signs located entirely inside the premises of a building enclosed space, and that are not visible from the right-of-way or public parking lot.
- Objects not included in the definition of 'sign', including: decorative or structural architectural features of buildings (not including lettering, trademarks or moving parts); symbols of noncommercial organizations or concepts embedded in structures; items or devices of personal apparel, decoration or appearance, including tattoos, makeup, costumes (but not commercial mascots); manufacturers' or seller's marks on machinery or equipment visible from a public area; the display or use of fire, fireworks or candles; motor vehicle or vessel license plates or registration insignia; gravestones and cemetery markers visible from a public area; newsracks and newsstands; artwork that does not constitute advertising visible from a public area; decorations that do not constitute advertising visible from a public area; vending machines or express mail drop-off boxes visible from a public area.
- Any government sign placed by or at the direction of or through the permission of the town in, on or over any town or county owned or controlled property or right-of-way, including signs approved by the town under the authority of a development or concession agreement, or an event co-sponsorship agreement with the town.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- For any site on which the owner proposes to erect one or more signs requiring a permit, the owner, or representative, shall submit to the building official or designee two copies of a signage plan ("signage plan") containing: a plan of the site to scale, location of buildings, parking lots, driveways, landscaped areas; computations for maximum total sign area/height/number, indication of proposed location of each present and future sign of any type (whether requiring a permit or not), detailed drawings of each sign, name of sign erector, owner consent, and any other info required by the official.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed, altered or relocated without a permit issued, except as otherwise provided. Permitting is required unless exempted by the article.
- Replacement of copy or maintenance does not require a permit unless a structural change is made.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 6 zoning districts in Lake Hamilton — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Lake+Hamilton+FL&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-lake-hamilton

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