# Sign Regulations in Miami Lakes, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Miami Lakes, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/miami-lakes
- **Data last verified:** 2025-03-17
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Miami_Lakes/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH13LADECO_ARTIXSI)

## At a glance

Miami Lakes, Florida regulates 14 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Standing or Attached Signs in the Multi-Density Residential (RM-13, RM-23, RM-36, RM-50) zoning district are capped at 6 feet tall and 40 square feet, with a 7 feet from all property lines setback (Sec. Sec. 13-1904(2)2). Most commercial signs in Miami Lakes require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Single Residence (RU-1, RU-1B, RU-1A, RU-1Z, RU-2) | 4 | — | 80 square inches | — |
| Townhouse Residence (RU-TH) | 4 | — | 80 square inches | — |
| Multi-Density Residential (RM-13, RM-23, RM-36, RM-50) | 6 | 8 feet | 80 square inches | — |
| Mix-Use (RO-13, RO-50, TC) | 6 | 42 inches | 10% of the one face of the building | — |
| Business (BU-1, BU-1A, BU-2, BU-3) | 9 | 54 inches | 40 square feet | — |
| Industrial Districts (IU-1, IU-2, IU-3, IU-C) | 9 | 54 inches | 40 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### Multi-Density Residential (RM-13, RM-23, RM-36, RM-50)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Standing Sign | — | 1.5 square feet | — | — | One per lot | On each lot | — | Sec. 13-1904(1)a |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | One per candidate and one per issue | On each lot | — | Sec. 13-1904(1)b |
| Permanent Sign | — | 1.5 square feet | — | — | One per lot | On each lot | — | Sec. 13-1904(1)c |
| Warning Sign | — | 80 square inches | — | — | One per lot | On each lot | — | Sec. 13-1904(1)d |
| Leasing Office Sign | 8 feet | 2 square feet | — | — | One per leasing office | Where a leasing office is set out | — | Sec. 13-1904(2)1 |
| Standing or Attached Sign | 6 feet | 40 square feet | — | 7 feet from all property lines | One additional standing sign for sites with linear street frontage of 200 feet or more | On site | — | Sec. 13-1904(2)2 |

### Business (BU-1, BU-1A, BU-2, BU-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Leasing Office Sign | 8 feet | 2 square feet | — | — | One per leasing office | Where a leasing office is set out | — | Sec. 13-1904(3) |
| Wall Mounted Sign | 30 inches | 10% of the one face of the building | — | — | Two per building, one per wall with entrance | Affixed to building | — | Sec. 13-1904(3)b |
| Hanging Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | Over entry | — | Sec. 13-1904(3)b.8 |
| Directory Sign | — | 1 square foot per establishment | — | — | One per entrance | Exterior wall at each entrance | — | Sec. 13-1904(3)b.10 |
| Wall Mounted Sign - Limited Access Expressway | 54 inches | 10% of the one face of the building | — | — | One per building face | Facing Limited Access Expressway | — | Sec. 13-1904(3)b.11 |
| Standing Sign | 6 feet | 40 square feet | — | 7 feet from all property lines | One additional standing sign for sites with linear street frontage of 200 feet or more | On site | — | Sec. 13-1904(3)c |
| Detached Standing Sign - Red Road Canal | 20 feet | 40 square feet for first 50 feet of frontage, plus 0.75 square feet for each additional foot to max 300 square feet | — | 7 feet from right-of-way, 15 feet from other property lines | One per building of at least 7,500 square feet | Facing Red Road Canal | — | Sec. 13-1904(3)c.5 |
| Detached Standing Sign - SR 826 | 40 feet | 40 square feet for first 50 feet of frontage, plus 1 square foot for each additional foot to max 300 square feet | — | 7 feet from right-of-way, 15 feet from other property lines | One per 300 feet of linear frontage | Facing SR 826 | — | Sec. 13-1904(3)c.6 |

### Industrial Districts (IU-1, IU-2, IU-3, IU-C)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Leasing Office Sign | 8 feet | 2 square feet | — | — | One per leasing office | Where a leasing office is set out | — | Sec. 13-1904(3) |
| Wall Mounted Sign | 30 inches | 10% of the one face of the building | — | — | Two per building, one per wall with entrance | Affixed to building | — | Sec. 13-1904(3)b |
| Hanging Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | Over entry | — | Sec. 13-1904(3)b.8 |
| Directory Sign | — | 1 square foot per establishment | — | — | One per entrance | Exterior wall at each entrance | — | Sec. 13-1904(3)b.10 |
| Wall Mounted Sign - Limited Access Expressway | 54 inches | 10% of the one face of the building | — | — | One per building face | Facing Limited Access Expressway | — | Sec. 13-1904(3)b.11 |
| Standing Sign | 6 feet | 40 square feet | — | 7 feet from all property lines | One additional standing sign for sites with linear street frontage of 200 feet or more | On site | — | Sec. 13-1904(3)c |
| Detached Standing Sign - Red Road Canal | 20 feet | 40 square feet for first 50 feet of frontage, plus 0.75 square feet for each additional foot to max 300 square feet | — | 7 feet from right-of-way, 15 feet from other property lines | One per building of at least 7,500 square feet | Facing Red Road Canal | — | Sec. 13-1904(3)c.5 |
| Detached Standing Sign - SR 826 | 40 feet | 40 square feet for first 50 feet of frontage, plus 1 square foot for each additional foot to max 300 square feet | — | 7 feet from right-of-way, 15 feet from other property lines | One per 300 feet of linear frontage | Facing SR 826 | — | Sec. 13-1904(3)c.6 |

## Prohibited signs in Miami Lakes

- No sign shall be so located as to constitute a danger to public safety.
- Signs which are incorporated within benches and shelters are prohibited.
- No sign shall exhibit thereon any lewd or lascivious matter.
- No sign shall be attached to trees, utility poles or any other unapproved supporting structure.
- Roof signs are prohibited in all districts.
- Off-premises (commercial advertising signs) are prohibited in all districts.
- No signs shall be erected or painted on fence and wall enclosures in residential districts.
- Blinking or flashing lights, streamer lights, pennants, banners, streamers, and all fluttering, spinning or other type of attention attractors or advertising devices are prohibited.
- No revolving or rotating sign shall be permitted or erected.
- Any signs which are not traffic signs, which use the word 'stop' or 'danger' or present or imply the need or requirement of stopping, or which are copies or imitations of official signs are prohibited.
- Portable and pylon signs unless otherwise authorized by law or approved by the Director are prohibited.
- Any sign within the limits of any Town, State or County maintained right-of-way is prohibited.
- Signs painted or affixed in any manner to any vehicle, trailer or pickup truck, van or similar transportable device used to advertise a place of business or activity as viewed from a public road are prohibited.
- Moving or rotating signs, or signs with moving or flashing lights, strobes, light races, etc. are prohibited.
- Signs employing exposed raceways, ballast boxes, or transformers are prohibited.
- Signs exhibiting the names, stamps, or decals of the sign manufacturer or installer are prohibited.
- Signs of box or cabinet type employing luminous plastic panels are prohibited.
- Signs employing luminous or nonluminous vacuum-formed type plastic letters are prohibited.
- Cloth, wood, paper, or cardboard signs, stickers, decals, or temporary painted signs around or on exterior surfaces of the demised commercial establishment are prohibited.
- Signs employing the use of any sound-making or noisemaking devices or components are prohibited.
- Signs, letters, symbols, or identification of any nature painted directly on surfaces exterior to the demised commercial establishment are prohibited.
- Signs on any vehicle, trailer, etc., permanently parked so as to attract attention to a place of business are prohibited.
- Any permanent or temporary advertising device using flags, a hot air balloon or any aerial device, illuminated or nonilluminated, is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Miami Lakes

- Traffic, provisional warnings and signs indicating danger are exempt from this article.
- Awning, canopy, roller curtain, or umbrella signs shall not require a sign permit.
- Disabled, baby stroller or handicapped parking signs required by State law or County ordinance shall not require a sign permit.
- Signs not exceeding 1.5 square feet in area and bearing only property street numbers, post box numbers, or name of occupant of premises are exempt.
- Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection with commercial promotion, are exempt.
- Legal notices, identification, information, or directional signs erected by or on behalf of governmental bodies are exempt.
- Integral decorative and architectural features of buildings except letters, logos, trademarks, moving parts or moving lights are exempt.
- Signs within enclosed buildings or structures which are not visible from public or private streets or adjacent properties are exempt.
- Temporary holiday and special event decorations and lighting are exempt.
- Temporary political campaign signs are exempt.
- Warning signs such as 'Danger,' 'No Parking,' 'Post No Bills,' 'Bad Dog,' provided such signs do not exceed an area of 1.5 square feet are exempt.
- Signs required by law are exempt.
- No Trespassing signs provided such signs do not exceed an area of 1.5 square feet are exempt.
- A permanent sign displaying noncommercial copy not exceeding an area of 1.5 square feet is exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Buildings in the BU or TC Districts offering ground floor retail space and in the RO, IU Districts a business consisting of more than one building shall submit a comprehensive signage program to the Director through the administrative site plan review process for review and approval on a building-by-building basis.
- Buildings offering ground floor retail space shall submit a comprehensive signage program to the Director through the administrative site plan review process for review and approval on a building-by-building basis.
- Applications for permits for entrance features shall be made by the fee owner of the property in question and shall be submitted to the Department.

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

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