# Sign Regulations in Lake Park, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lake Park, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/lake-park
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Lake_Park/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=SPBLADERE_CH70SI)

## At a glance

Lake Park, Florida regulates 16 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Ground/Monument Signs in the Federal Highway Mixed Use District Overlay (FHMUDO) zoning district are capped at 10 feet (maximum overall height, stricter rules possible by subarea/parcel) tall, 60 square feet (maximum per sign face, see below), and 15 feet (overall monument sign width if 60 sq ft) wide, with a 5 ft (minimum); can be up to 30 ft depending on sign/frontrage; see Table 5-6. setback (Sec. Appendix A, NBOZ, Sec. 5-5, Table 5-5; Sec. 5-6, Table 5-6; FHMUDO adopts NBOZ standards for signage, see also Sec. 78-84.J (building typologies) and overlays.). Most commercial signs in Lake Park require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Northlake Boulevard overlay zoning district (NBOZ) | 6 | 10 feet | Lesser of 100 sq ft or 20% of glass area | — |
| Federal Highway Mixed Use District Overlay (FHMUDO) | 5 | 10 feet (maximum overall height, stricter rules possible by subarea/parcel) | Lesser of 100 sq ft or 20% of glass area per business/unit | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | Residential: 42 in (front/side); 6 ft (side/rear); multifamily up to 6 ft with conditions; Commercial: 8 ft max (walls/fences not for advertising) | — | — |
| R-1AA residence district (R-1AA), R-1A residence district (R-1A), R-1B residence district (R-1B), R-1 residence district (R-1), R-2A residence district (R-2A), R-2 residence district (R-2), R-3 residence district (R-3), C-1A residence district (C-1A) | 1 | 6 ft (side/rear), 42 in (front/side); decorative caps up to 48 in (front); walls 30 in (front), caps up to 36 in, split wall/fence combo wall portion max 16 in; multifamily facing street parking 6 ft (if decorative and landscaped); see Sec. 78-111. | — | — |
| C-1B neighborhood commercial district (C-1B) | 1 | 8 ft (max, commercial); must be solid masonry when abutting residential, 6–8 ft at property line/alley; see sec. 78-112. | — | — |
| Park Avenue Downtown District (PADD) | 5 | 10 ft | Up to 60 sq ft per NBOZ overlay, or as adopted in sign plan; max height 10 ft | — |
| Business district C-1 (C-1), Business district C-2 (C-2), Twin Cities Mixed Use District (C-3), Business district C-4 (C-4), Campus light industrial/commercial district (CLIC-1), Public district (P), Conservation district (C), Planned unit development (PUD), Mixed use, traditional neighborhood district, Mixed Use (MU) district | 1 | 8 ft max commercial (unless stricter limit imposed by site plan, overlay, or PUD); 6–8 ft with solid masonry when abutting residential or along alley per Sec. 78-112. | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Northlake Boulevard overlay zoning district (NBOZ)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 10 feet | 60 square feet (see detailed size tiers in regulations) | — | See 'location_of_sign' field and Table 5-6 in the ordinance. | East: Min 1 per parcel; Central/West: 1 per 300 ft street frontage, plus 1 per 700 ft additional street frontage. Outparcels and additional frontage have specific allowances; see ordinance for details. | On private property, within landscaped area; 5 ft min from ROW (East), 15 ft min (Central/West), 20 ft from ROW for larger signs, 50 ft from non-ROW property line, 4 ft from curb (if in median), 8 ft from utility transmission lines, 200 ft between signs on same parcel. | — | Appendix A NBOZ, Sec. 5-5, Table 5-5; Sec. 5-6, Table 5-6; Sec. 5-2; Sec. 5-9; Sec. 5-1; Sec. 4-9 |
| Wall Sign (Front Wall) | Mounted 6 in below roof at sign location or 18 ft max on up to 2-story building | 1 sq ft per 1.5 times the length (in ft) of wall the sign is attached to | — | Must be mounted on facade; projection no more than 18 in; not specified as to property line setback. | Max 2 per business (one per street frontage) | Front facade/wall of business per street frontage | — | Appendix A NBOZ, Sec. 5-6, Table 5-6; Sec. 5-9; Sec. 5-1; Sec. 4-9 |
| Wall Sign (Side or Rear Wall) | — | Lesser of 50% of max front wall sign area or 1 sq ft per 1.5 ft of wall attached | — | — | — | Permitted on side or rear wall; further restriction if wall faces residential use: only 25% of max front wall size. | — | Appendix A NBOZ, Sec. 5-6, Table 5-6 |
| Awning/Canopy Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per front or side | On awning/canopy above shopfront or building entrance | — | Appendix A NBOZ Sec. 5-6 Table 5-6, Sec. 3-6.C |
| Window Sign | — | Lesser of 100 sq ft or 20% of glass area | — | — | 1 per tenant, business, or bay | Inside shop window or glass door, visible from exterior | — | Appendix A NBOZ Sec. 5-6 Table 5-6 |
| Temporary Signs (Construction, For-Sale, Grand Opening, Special Event) | 6–8 ft depending on type | 32 sq ft for most types; see table 5-4 for specifics | — | 20 ft min from property line/ROW | As specified by sign type | Must be minimum 20 ft from property line/right-of-way | — | Appendix A NBOZ Sec. 5-4, Table 5-4 |

### Federal Highway Mixed Use District Overlay (FHMUDO)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground/Monument Sign | 10 feet (maximum overall height, stricter rules possible by subarea/parcel) | 60 square feet (maximum per sign face, see below) | 15 feet (overall monument sign width if 60 sq ft) | 5 ft (minimum); can be up to 30 ft depending on sign/frontrage; see Table 5-6. | 1 per 300 ft street frontage; 1 per extra 700 ft; strict limits for outparcels. | 5–30 ft min from public right-of-way depending on frontage and sign size/type; not within utility easements. | — | Appendix A, NBOZ, Sec. 5-5, Table 5-5; Sec. 5-6, Table 5-6; FHMUDO adopts NBOZ standards for signage, see also Sec. 78-84.J (building typologies) and overlays. |
| Wall Sign (Front Wall, Side, Rear) | 6" below roof at sign location or 18 ft max on up to 2-story building | 1 sq ft per 1.5 ft length of wall (max per business per frontage); side/rear limited to 50% or 25% of max front wall sign area depending on adjacency to residential | — | Directly on wall, must not project >18 in; not an additional setback. | 1 per frontage (max 2 per business) | Front, side, or rear walls, as specified. | — | NBOZ/FHMUDO: Appendix A, Sec. 5-6, Table 5-6; Sec. 5-9. |
| Awning/Canopy Sign | — | 3 sq ft or full awning area for nonfunctional awning | — | None specified beyond building code for awnings; not specified for sign. | 1 per frontage | On awning/canopy; must overhang entry/display window; counted as wall sign in total calculation. | — | FHMUDO (adopts NBOZ), see Appendix A Sec. 5-6 Table 5-6; Sec. 3-6.C. |
| Window Sign | — | Lesser of 100 sq ft or 20% of glass area per business/unit | — | None | Max 1 per business/bay | Interior of main display window or glass door facing exterior. | — | NBOZ/FHMUDO: Sec. 5-6 Table 5-6; see Table 5-6 window sign row. |
| Temporary Sign (Construction, For-Sale, Grand Opening, Special Event) | 6–8 ft | 32 sq ft (typical; see table for special user case) | — | 20 ft min from property line/ROW | Per sign type/parcel; see above | Min 20 ft from property line/ROW; must not create hazard. | — | NBOZ/FHMUDO: Sec. 5-4, Table 5-4 |

### Park Avenue Downtown District (PADD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 6 in below roof or 18 ft (on 2-story building) | To be consistent with overall sign plan/master sign plan; not to exceed 1 sq ft per 1.5 ft wall length; max 2 signs per business/frontage (front/side, see Table 78-70-1 and Ch. 70) | — | Must be flush with building. | 1 per business per frontage (max 2) | Front/side facade; rear if allowed by plan, only if not facing residential or at reduced area. | — | Sec. 78-70(f), Ch. 70, Table 78-70-1; Ch. 70 adopts overlay rules as relevant; also see Ch. 78-70(f) and NBOZ overlay standards. |
| Monument (Ground) Sign | 10 ft | Up to 60 sq ft per NBOZ overlay, or as adopted in sign plan; max height 10 ft | 15 ft (if 60 sq ft face) | 5–20 ft from ROW; see sign plan/master sign plan for parcel. | 1 per 300 ft frontage; 1/additional 700 ft. Outparcels only if direct entrance. | Landscaped area adjacent to property entrance; must have 3 ft landscape buffer all sides except sign face; min 30" shrub/hedge planting at base. | — | Ch. 70, Table 78-70-1; NBOZ Appendix A, Sec. 5-5, Table 5-5; Table 5-6, Sec. 5-9. |
| Window Sign | — | 20% of glass area (max 100 sq ft); 5% for basic info, 15% for products/services (see NBOZ/FHMUDO) | — | On/within 1 ft of glass. | 1 per business/unit | Shop window or glass door, visible from outside. | — | Sec. 78-70(f), Ch. 70, Table 78-70-1; Ch. 70 adopts overlay standards for window signs as in NBOZ sec. 5-6, Table 5-6. |
| Awning/Canopy Sign | — | 3 sq ft or total awning (if nonfunctional) | — | Must be mounted on building; projection per building code only. | 1 per business per entry or frontage | On awning/canopy over entry or window. Must align with architectural features (columns, verticals). | — | Ch. 70, Table 78-70-1; NBOZ Sec. 5-6 Table 5-6; Sec. 3-6.C |
| Temporary Signs (Construction/Sale/Events) | 6–8 ft depending on type | 32 sq ft (max face area, see overlay for types) | — | 20 ft from property line/ROW for all. | Per type/site; strictly limited for same event/construction. | On subject parcel only; must not obstruct view or create hazard. | — | Ch. 70, Table 78-70-1; NBOZ, Sec. 5-4, Table 5-4. |

## Prohibited signs in Lake Park

- It shall be unlawful to erect or keep any sign not expressly authorized by or exempted from the sign ordinance (NBOZ Sec. 5-1.E).
- Signs which are not in conformance after the allowed ten-year amortization period must be removed (NBOZ Sec. 5-1.B.1).
- A nonconforming sign may not be enlarged or altered (NBOZ Sec. 5-1.B.3).
- Damaged nonconforming signs beyond 50% of replacement value may not be rebuilt or used unless made conforming (NBOZ Sec. 5-1.B.4, D.1).
- Temporary signs not complying with requirements are illegal and subject to immediate removal and expense to owner (NBOZ Sec. 5-4.B).
- Signs which flash, revolve, flutter, or are animated are prohibited (NBOZ Sec. 5-10.B.1).
- No sign or sign structures shall be erected that impedes use of any fire escape, emergency exit, or standpipe (NBOZ Sec. 5-9.B.2).
- Supports for signs or sign structures shall not be placed in, upon, or project over a public right-of-way or public easement (NBOZ Sec. 5-9.B.1).
- Signs shall not project into or over any public street right-of-way including the sidewalk, nor obstruct or interfere with light, air, ingress or egress (NBOZ Sec. 5-10.B.3-4).
- Vehicle signs with a sign area over ten square feet parked for advertising within 100 feet of street right-of-way for more than 60 minutes are prohibited (NBOZ Sec. 5-5.C.5.a).
- All signage less than ten feet in height must be lit so that it does not blind or shine on adjacent vehicular or pedestrian circulation (NBOZ Sec. 5-9.A.1).
- Blank wall (unarticulated/flat) facades are not permitted (NBOZ Sec. 3-2.G).
- Chainlink fences in public view are prohibited (NBOZ Sec. 6-2.F).
- Artificial plants or turf as landscape material are prohibited (NBOZ Sec. 4-6.A.1; 6-2.F.3).
- No structure or plant material may create a hazard or materially impede visibility at intersections for heights between three and eight feet (NBOZ Sec. 4-10.H.1.a).
- Outdoor storage or display of merchandise is prohibited (NBOZ Sec. 2-3.32).
- Signs painted directly onto buildings are prohibited (NBOZ Sec. 5-6.C.3).

## Signs exempt from permit in Lake Park

- Political signs are exempt from the sign regulations and fees, subject to respective jurisdiction rules (NBOZ Sec. 5-3.A.1).
- Holiday lights and decorations are exempt from the sign regulations and fees (NBOZ Sec. 5-3.A.2).
- Manufacturer signs incorporated into machinery or equipment that identify only the product or service dispensed by the machine/equipment (e.g., newspaper racks, telephone booths, gasoline pumps) are exempt (NBOZ Sec. 5-3.A.3).
- Merchandise displays behind storefront windows, provided no moving parts or flashing lights (NBOZ Sec. 5-3.A.4).
- Religious displays as permitted by law are exempt (NBOZ Sec. 5-3.A.5).
- Works of art and ornamental figurines not related to the operation of a commercial enterprise are exempt (NBOZ Sec. 5-3.A.6).
- Temporary signs do not require a building permit (NBOZ Sec. 5-4.A).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A master signage program (sign plan) is required for wall signs for multiple occupancy complexes and must be approved by the jurisdiction before wall signs are permitted (NBOZ Sec. 5-9.E).
- Compliance with NBOZ sign standards must be demonstrated via architectural drawings and a site development or site improvement plan in accordance with the governing jurisdiction; these must reflect NBOZ restrictions (NBOZ Sec. 1-4.A).
- Landscape plans and landscape permits are required for new developments and substantial renovations; site plans for new site work and building modifications must include sign locations and comply with sign code requirements (NBOZ Sec. 1-4.A, 4-2.A.1).
- A master sign plan is required for the Park Avenue Downtown District (PADD) as follows: 'A master sign plan shall be submitted for all properties to be developed or redeveloped in the PADD and shall demonstrate consistency in the number, size, location, color, copy, etc., or any combination thereof, of signs proposed for a specific use or structure. Any application for substantial renovation of an existing structure containing more than one use shall include a master sign plan.' (Ordinance Text, Sec. 78-70.f).
- A site plan or site plan amendment showing signage is required for sidewalk café/courtyard/outdoor seating approvals, including placement of menu board signs (78-70.j.(1), (5)).
- A signage plan for the entire property is a required submission item for Planned Unit Development (PUD) applications (Sec. 78-77.3.b.r).

## Full detail

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