# Sign Regulations in Miramar, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Miramar, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/miramar
- **Data last verified:** 2025-06-30
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Miramar/codes/Land_Development_Code?nodeId=CH10SI)

## At a glance

Miramar, Florida regulates 31 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Activity Identification Sign (within Freestanding Monument)s in the Rural District (RL), Suburban Estate (E), Residential Single-family-1 (RS1), Residential Single-family-2 (RS2), Residential Single-family-3 (RS3), Residential Single-family-4 (RS4), Residential Single-family-5 (RS5), Residential Single-family-6 (RS6), Residential Single-family-7 (RS7), Residential Single-family-8 (RS8), Planned Unit Development Districts (PUD), Trailer/Mobile Home Park District (T) zoning district are capped at 6 ft. tall, 24 sq. ft. (identification); message board area limited to 18 sq. ft. (within monument); combined area in wall sign limited to 12 sq. ft.; sign structure max: 72 sq. ft., and 12 ft. wide, with a 10 ft. from property line setback (Sec. Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; Sec. 1007.3(a)). Most commercial signs in Miramar require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rural District (RL), Suburban Estate (E), Residential Single-family-1 (RS1), Residential Single-family-2 (RS2), Residential Single-family-3 (RS3), Residential Single-family-4 (RS4), Residential Single-family-5 (RS5), Residential Single-family-6 (RS6), Residential Single-family-7 (RS7), Residential Single-family-8 (RS8), Planned Unit Development Districts (PUD), Trailer/Mobile Home Park District (T) | 18 | 10 ft. | Per Sec. 1006.3 (maximum: see formula for wall signs) | — |
| Low Medium Density Residential-1 (RM1), Medium Density Residential-2 (RM2), Medium High Density Residential-3 (RM3), Medium Density Residential-4 (RM4) | 9 | 10 ft. | 48 sq. ft. | — |
| Conservation District (CNS), Recreation/Open Space District (OS), Commercial Recreation District (CR), Community Facilities District (CF), Utilities District (U) | 7 | 8 ft. | 24 sq. ft. (identification); 18 sq. ft. message board in monument; 72 sq. ft. structure | — |
| Neighborhood Business (B1), Community Business (B2), Heavy Business (B3), Office Park (OP), Employment Center (EC), Planned Industrial Development (PID), Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND), Mixed-Use High (MH), Mixed-Use Low (ML), Transit Oriented Corridor - Residential (TOC-RS), Transit Oriented Corridor - Multi-family (TOC-RM), Transit Oriented Corridor - Mixed-Use Low (TOC-ML), Transit Oriented Corridor - Mixed-Use High (TOC-MH), Transit Oriented Corridor - Special District 1 (TOC-SD1), Transit Oriented Corridor - Special District 2 (TOC-SD2), Transit Oriented Corridor - Special District 3 (TOC-SD3) | 10 | 50 ft. | 672 sq. ft. (14 ft. × 48 ft.) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | Residential pole: 20 ft.; Nonresidential: 40 ft. (except up to 150 ft. on stealth tower) | Residential: max 15 sq ft (20 ft pole); Nonresidential: max 96 sq ft (40 ft pole) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Rural District (RL), Suburban Estate (E), Residential Single-family-1 (RS1), Residential Single-family-2 (RS2), Residential Single-family-3 (RS3), Residential Single-family-4 (RS4), Residential Single-family-5 (RS5), Residential Single-family-6 (RS6), Residential Single-family-7 (RS7), Residential Single-family-8 (RS8), Planned Unit Development Districts (PUD), Trailer/Mobile Home Park District (T)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Activity Identification Sign (within Freestanding Monument) | 6 ft. | 24 sq. ft. (identification); message board area limited to 18 sq. ft. (within monument); combined area in wall sign limited to 12 sq. ft.; sign structure max: 72 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 10 ft. from property line | Maximum 2 | 10 ft. setback from frontage | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; Sec. 1007.3(a) |
| Activity Identification Wall Sign (Attached to Wall) | 4 ft. | 12 sq. ft. | 4 ft. | — | Maximum 1 | Attached to principal façade | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; Sec. 1007.3(a) |
| Community Information Sign (Permanent) | 8 ft. | 4 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft. from pavement | Maximum 3/parcel | Setback 5 ft. from edge of pavement | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; Sec. 1007.3(g) |
| Residential Community Identification Monument Sign (Entrance Feature Sign) | 10 ft. | 48 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. from property line | 1 per frontage; max 4 for entire community | At community entrance, 10 ft. setback | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; Sec. 1007.3(y) |
| Directional Sign (Residential) | 4 ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 3 ft. | 5 ft. | As approved in master sign plan | 5 ft. setback | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; Sec. 1007.3(i) |
| Yard/Garage Sale Sign | 3 ft. | 4 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft. from ROW | 2 per dwelling | Set back 5 ft. from ROW | — | Sec. 1008.4, Table 2; Sec. 1008.5(m) |
| Contractor Sign | 6 ft. | 48 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. from property line | 1 per dwelling | 10 ft. setback | — | Sec. 1008.4 Table 2; Sec. 1008.5(a) |
| Development Sign | 6 ft. | 48 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. from property line | 1 per dwelling/single-family; 1 per frontage for multi-family/non-res | 10 ft. setback | — | Sec. 1008.4 Table 2; Sec. 1008.5(c) |

### Low Medium Density Residential-1 (RM1), Medium Density Residential-2 (RM2), Medium High Density Residential-3 (RM3), Medium Density Residential-4 (RM4)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Activity Identification Sign (within Freestanding Monument) | 6 ft. | 24 sq. ft. (identification); message board area limited to 18 sq. ft.; sign structure max: 72 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 10 ft. | Maximum 2 | 10 ft. setback from frontage | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; 1007.3(a) |
| Activity Identification Wall Sign (Attached to Wall) | 4 ft. | 12 sq. ft. | 4 ft. | — | Maximum 1 | Principal façade | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; 1007.3(a) |
| Residential Community Identification Monument Sign (Entrance Feature Sign) | 10 ft. | 48 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. | 1 per frontage, max 4 | Community entrance, 10 ft. setback | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; 1007.3(y) |
| Memorial Sign | 2 ft. | 4 sq. ft. | — | — | 2 | Near principal entrance | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; 1010(e) |
| Community Information Sign (Permanent) | 8 ft. | 4 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft. | 3 per parcel | 5 ft. setback from pavement | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; 1007.3(g) |
| Warning Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | 2 | As required | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1 |
| Directional Sign (Residential) | 4 ft. | 8 sq. ft. | 3 ft. | 5 ft. | Master plan | 5 ft. setback | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1 |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 | Near entrance | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; 1010(f) |

### Neighborhood Business (B1), Community Business (B2), Heavy Business (B3), Office Park (OP), Employment Center (EC), Planned Industrial Development (PID), Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND), Mixed-Use High (MH), Mixed-Use Low (ML), Transit Oriented Corridor - Residential (TOC-RS), Transit Oriented Corridor - Multi-family (TOC-RM), Transit Oriented Corridor - Mixed-Use Low (TOC-ML), Transit Oriented Corridor - Mixed-Use High (TOC-MH), Transit Oriented Corridor - Special District 1 (TOC-SD1), Transit Oriented Corridor - Special District 2 (TOC-SD2), Transit Oriented Corridor - Special District 3 (TOC-SD3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Band Identification Sign | — | Calculated per formula, max 200 sq. ft. | 90% of tenant façade width. | — | 1 max per façade; 2 if façade qualifies; see additional_requirements | On first story façade facing a street or pedestrian entry. Max 2 band signs if two eligible façades. | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; Sec. 1007.3(d) |
| Blade Identification Sign | 3 ft. | 6 sq. ft. | 3 ft. | — | 1 per façade | On first story façade with principal entrance | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; Sec. 1007.3(e) |
| Menu Board Monument Sign (Drive-thru restaurant) | 8 ft. | 72 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 10 ft. | 1 per lane | 10 ft. setback; at drive-thru lane | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; 1007.3(q) |
| Directory Monument Sign | 6 ft. | 24 sq. ft. | 6 ft. | 5 ft. | 3 | 5 ft. setback | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1 |
| Major Roadway Monument Identification Sign | 12 ft. | 96 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 10 ft. | 4 max | 10 ft. setback; at road intersection | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; 1007.3(o) |
| Digital Billboard (where permitted) | 50 ft. | 672 sq. ft. (14 ft. × 48 ft.) | 48 ft. | 15 ft. from ROW; other spacing applies | Max 2 structures/property | See location criteria; must face major expressways and be permitted only in B2, B3, OP, EC, PID, MU, U districts, abutting major expressways | — | Sec. 1014 |
| Leasing Freestanding Advertising Sign | 8 ft. | 64 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 10 ft. | See text | 10 ft. setback | — | Sec. 1007.2 Table 1; 1007.3(n) |
| Sidewalk Sign (Sandwich Board) | 42 in. | — | 36 in. | — | 1 per business | At business entrance, pedestrian environment | — | Sec. 1008.4 Table 2; Sec. 1008.5(j) |

## Prohibited signs in Miramar

- No sign shall be erected, placed, established, created, or maintained except in conformance with the standards, procedures, exemptions, and other requirements of the sign ordinance (Sec. 1003(a)).
- No permanent or temporary sign shall be erected, installed, displayed, enlarged, relocated, or modified without the appropriate permit being issued by the city, except as provided for in Sec. 1010, Exempt Signs (Sec. 1004.1(a)).
- Signs that are not permitted or specified within the permanent sign, temporary sign, or exempt sign sections are prohibited (Sec. 1003(a), 1009(x)).
- Animated signs are specifically prohibited (Sec. 1009(b)).
- Attention attracting devices—such as streamers, pennants, propellers, inflatables, tethered balloons, etc.—are prohibited (Sec. 1009(c)).
- Balloons attached to a structure, landscaping feature or the ground are prohibited (Sec. 1009(d)).
- Hazardous signs (signs that approximate traffic signs, etc.) are prohibited (Sec. 1009(h)).
- Mansard signs are prohibited (Sec. 1009(i)).
- Painted wall signs are prohibited (Sec. 1009(k)).
- Pole signs, unless specifically prescribed as permitted, are prohibited (Sec. 1009(l)).
- Portable signs are prohibited (Sec. 1009(m)).
- Projecting signs, unless specifically prescribed as permitted, are prohibited (Sec. 1009(n)).
- Roof signs are prohibited (Sec. 1009(o)).
- Snipe signs (illegally posted signs) are prohibited (Sec. 1009(p)).
- Vehicle signs that act as a portable sign when the vehicle is not usually on the road during normal business hours are prohibited (Sec. 1009(q)).
- Signs for home occupations and signs for assisted living facilities in residential zones are prohibited (Sec. 1009(r)).
- Signs installed on external raceways are prohibited (Sec. 1009(s)).
- Signs and sign structures that are not properly maintained or are abandoned are prohibited (Sec. 1009(t)).
- Strip lighting used to outline roofs or any part of a building or sign frame is prohibited (Sec. 1009(u)).
- No sign may be placed on public property or rights-of-way by anyone except the city; no sign may be placed on utility poles except as utility identification (Sec. 1009(v)).
- No sign shall be placed within a sight triangle that would obstruct visibility by pedestrian or vehicle traffic (Sec. 1009(w)).
- Any sign not specifically prescribed as a permitted sign, or exempted, is prohibited (Sec. 1009(x)).
- Conforming and nonconforming signs are prohibited on the same premises (Sec. 1011.5).
- Nonconforming signs cannot be structurally altered, enlarged, or technologically modernized unless brought into conformance (Sec. 1011.3).

## Signs exempt from permit in Miramar

- Address signs (Sec. 1010(a))
- Bulletin boards (Sec. 1010(b))
- Community information signs (Sec. 1010(c))
- Courtesy notice signs, upon city approval (Sec. 1010(d))
- Family event signs (Sec. 1010(e))
- Flags, in accord with Sec. 1010 and related requirements (Sec. 1010(f))
- Handheld signs (Sec. 1010(g))
- Memorial signs (Sec. 1010(h))
- Nameplate signs (Sec. 1010(i))
- Political signs (Sec. 1010(j))
- Real estate signs (Sec. 1010(k))
- Sidewalk signs (Sec. 1010(l))
- Signs inside a building that are not legible from outside (Sec. 1010(m))
- Street signs pursuant to an approved site plan or erected by a governmental agency (Sec. 1010(n))
- Traffic signs that comply with FDOT and city standards (Sec. 1010(o))
- Warning signs (Sec. 1010(p))
- Window signs (Sec. 1010(q))
- Yard/garage sale signs (Sec. 1010(r))
- Signs described above are exempt only from the requirement for obtaining a sign (or building) permit, but NOT from all other Code provisions—these exempt signs must still adhere to other requirements set forth in the Sign Code, building code, fire code, and relevant sections (Sec. 1010, lead-in).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- For developments of at least 10 acres, a Master Sign Program (MSP) is required for any permanent sign on the property; must be approved prior to building permit for sign installation/erection/relocation (Sec. 1004.3(b)).
- All sign permit applications must conform to any master sign plan or similar document that applies to the property (Sec. 1004.1(e)).
- A fully dimensioned master sign plan—including location/placement of all present and future signs, sign hierarchy, elevations, specifications, landscape plans, etc.—must be submitted as part of the request for a Master Sign Program (Sec. 1004.3(c)).
- Blade identification signs within multiple establishment centers require a master sign plan prior to placement; locations must align with approved plan (Sec. 1007.3(e)).
- Where multiple band identification signs are present, signage must be coordinated via a master sign plan approval (Sec. 1007.3(d)(K)).
- Placement and location, mounting hardware, sign shapes, sizes, and colors for blade identification signs in multi-tenant centers must be coordinated through a master sign plan (Sec. 1007.3(e)(G)).
- Specific sign types (e.g., office building shared tenant entrance wall signs, tower entrance feature wall signs) reference that master sign plan approval is required for standards (Sec. 1007.3(t), 1007.3(bb)).
- Temporary signs for residential developments/marketing must be governed by a comprehensive signage program, to be submitted with a temporary sign permit (TSP) application before erecting signs (Sec. 1008.3).
- Revisions to an approved master sign plan must be approved by the building planning and zoning department (Sec. 1004.3(f)).

## Full detail

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