# Sign Regulations in Lantana, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lantana, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/lantana
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Lantana/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH16SIAD)

## At a glance

Lantana, Florida regulates 51 sign types across 11 zoning districts. Monument Sign (Standard)s in the Commercial districts (C1, C2) properties larger than five (5) acres zoning district are capped at 7 ft tall, 40 sq. ft., and 8 ft wide, with a 10 ft from right-of-way setback (Sec. Sec. 16-57(a)(6), Table 16-62). Most commercial signs in Lantana require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (11 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 15 | 8 ft | 120 sq. ft. | — |
| Single-family, multifamily and mobile home residential districts (R1A, R1, R3, R15, MHP) | 12 | 7 ft | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| Public ownership district (P) | 8 | 7 ft | 30 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial districts (C1, C2) properties larger than five (5) acres | 16 | 8 ft | 40 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial districts (C1, C2) properties five (5) acres or smaller | 15 | 7 ft | 40 sq. ft. | — |
| Industrial district (I) properties larger than five (5) acres | 16 | 8 ft | 40 sq. ft. | — |
| Industrial district (I) properties five (5) acres or smaller | 16 | 7 ft | 40 sq. ft. | — |
| Mixed use districts (M1, M2, M3, MW) | 15 | 7 ft | 40 sq. ft. | — |
| Mobile home park district (MHP) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Residential zoning districts | 1 | 4 ft | 4 sq. ft. | — |
| Nonresidential zoning districts | 1 | 7 ft | 16 sq. ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 11 zones)

### Commercial districts (C1, C2) properties larger than five (5) acres

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign | 4 ft | 40 sq. ft. | 20 ft | — | 1 per business (not with wall sign) | On building front | — | Sec. 16-57(a)(1), Table 16-62 |
| Canopy Sign | 3 ft | 30 sq. ft. | 10 ft | — | 1 per canopy structure | On canopy structure | — | Sec. 16-57(a)(3), Table 16-62 |
| Monument Sign (Standard) | 7 ft | 40 sq. ft. | 8 ft | 10 ft from right-of-way | 2 per development | On property, 10 ft from ROW | — | Sec. 16-57(a)(6), Table 16-62 |
| Monument Sign (Corner Property) | 7 ft | 40 sq. ft. | 8 ft | 10 ft from right-of-way | 2 per corner property | At street corners, 10 ft from ROW | — | Sec. 16-57(a)(7), Table 16-62 |
| Monument Sign (Out-parcel) | 7 ft | 40 sq. ft. | 8 ft | 10 ft from right-of-way | 1-2 per outparcel | On outparcel, 10 ft from ROW | — | Sec. 16-57(a)(8), Table 16-62 |
| Real Estate Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per property | On property | — | Sec. 16-57(a)(9) |
| Parapet/Mansard Roof Sign | 2 ft | 40 sq. ft. | Min 6 ft or 25% of frontage up to 20 ft | — | 1 per business | On mansard roof/lower slope | — | Sec. 16-57(10)c, Table 16-62 |
| Wall Sign | 4 ft | 40 sq. ft. | 20 ft | — | 1 per business; 1 more for corner | Front wall | — | Sec. 16-57(10)e, Table 16-62 |

### Industrial district (I) properties larger than five (5) acres

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign | 4 ft | 40 sq. ft. | 20 ft | — | 1 per business (not with wall sign) | On building front | — | Sec. 16-59(a)(1), Table 16-62 |
| Canopy Sign | 3 ft | 30 sq. ft. | 10 ft | — | 1 per canopy structure | Canopy structure | — | Sec. 16-59(a)(2), Table 16-62 |
| Monument Sign | 7 ft | 40 sq. ft. | 8 ft | 10 ft from right-of-way | 1 per property | On property, 10 ft min from ROW | — | Sec. 16-59(a)(3), Table 16-62 |
| Wall Sign (Front building) | 4 ft | 40 sq. ft. | 20 ft | — | 1-2 per building | Front wall of each building, or two if at intersection. | — | Sec. 16-59(a)(4), Table 16-62 |
| Real Estate Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per property | On property | — | Sec. 16-59(a)(9) |
| Wall Sign (Individual business) | 4 ft | 40 sq. ft. | 20 ft | — | 1 per business | Front wall | — | Sec. 16-59(10)c,d; Table 16-62 |
| Sign Painted on Buildings | 4 ft | 25 sq. ft. | 8 ft | — | 1 per development | On building | — | Sec. 16-59(11); Table 16-62 |
| Changeable Copy Sign | 5 ft | 20 sq. ft. | 8 ft | — | — | Where allowed | — | Sec. 16-59(c), Table 16-62 |

### Industrial district (I) properties five (5) acres or smaller

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign | 4 ft | 40 sq. ft. | 20 ft | — | 1 per business (not with wall sign) | On building front | — | Sec. 16-60(a)(1), Table 16-62 |
| Canopy Sign | 3 ft | 30 sq. ft. | 10 ft | — | 1 per canopy structure | Canopy structure | — | Sec. 16-60(a)(3), Table 16-62 |
| Monument Sign | 7 ft | 40 sq. ft. | 8 ft | 7 ft from right-of-way | 1 per property | On property, 7 ft min from ROW | — | Sec. 16-60(a)(6), Table 16-62 |
| Parapet/Mansard Roof Sign | 2 ft | 40 sq. ft. | Min 6 ft or 25% of frontage, max 20 ft | — | 1 per business | On mansard roof | — | Sec. 16-60(a)(9), Table 16-62 |
| Sign Painted On Buildings | 4 ft | 25 sq. ft. | 8 ft | — | 1 per development | On building | — | Sec. 16-60(a)(11); Table 16-62 |
| Wall Sign | 4 ft | 40 sq. ft. | 20 ft | — | 1-2 per business | Front wall (corner: two) | — | Sec. 16-60(a)(12),(17); Table 16-62 |
| Real Estate Sign | 6 ft | 16 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per property | On property | — | Sec. 16-60(a)(13) |
| Changeable Copy Sign | 5 ft | 20 sq. ft. | 8 ft | — | — | Where allowed | — | Table 16-62 |

## Prohibited signs in Lantana

- No sign shall be erected within the sight triangle or clear vision triangle.
- Political campaign signs shall not be illuminated.
- Political campaign advertisements shall not be erected, posted, painted, tacked, nailed, or otherwise displayed, placed, or located on or above any town, state, or county road right-of-way or the FEC railroad right-of-way.
- Announcing signs shall not be illuminated.
- Model sales office signs shall not be illuminated.
- Remodeling or contractor signs shall not be illuminated.
- Flags are generally prohibited, except for placement limited by size and number as set forth at section 16-25(7). Banners, streamers, twirling balloons or other air or gas-filled figure and copy signs are also prohibited, except by special event permit or as otherwise allowed under special circumstances.
- Banners shall not be attached to utility poles, landscaping, trees, antennae, trash receptacles, or the like.
- Digital changeable copy signs shall not be flashing.
- Multiple sign types (wall sign, mansard sign, awning sign, projecting sign, or sign painted on the building) may not coexist on the same structure, except for canopy signs and except on certain corner lots as specified.
- Signs painted on buildings are not allowed on roof surfaces.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lantana

- The provisions regarding removal of political campaign advertisements do not apply to political campaign signs and advertisements placed on motor vehicles or to campaign messages designated to be worn by persons.
- Murals, entrance/exit signs, automated teller machine (ATM) identification signs, and other customer oriented directional signs shall not be counted toward the total sign area for wall/mural/ATM signs for businesses and developments, regardless of zone.
- Banners may be placed on street light poles by the town as seasonal decorations, public announcements, etc., as deemed appropriate.
- Political campaign signs in the form of signs used by an outdoor advertising business as provided in F.S. Chapter 479 are exempt from candidate removal requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applications for subdivision or neighborhood entrance signs in residential districts must be submitted to the development services director for review and recommendation to the Lantana Town Council, who has final authority regarding the exact location, design, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, and determination of architectural compatibility of the sign with the surrounding area.
- Applications for monument signs at property entrances in the public ownership district must be submitted to the development services director for review and recommendation to the Lantana Town Council, who has final authority regarding the exact location, design, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, and determination of architectural compatibility.
- Applications for monument and most other signs (except individual businesses and real estate signs) on commercial (C1 and C2) properties larger than five (5) acres must be submitted to the development services director for review and recommendation to the Lantana Town Council, who has final authority regarding the exact location, design, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, and architectural compatibility.
- Applications for monument and most other signs (except individual businesses and real estate signs) on industrial (I) properties larger than five (5) acres must be submitted to the development services director for review and recommendation to the Lantana Town Council, who has final authority regarding the exact location, design, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, and architectural compatibility.

## 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 11 zoning districts in Lantana — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Lantana+FL&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-lantana

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