# Sign Regulations in Monticello, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Monticello, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/monticello
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Monticello/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH54LADERE_ARTIXSI)

## At a glance

Monticello, Florida regulates 25 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Ground/Freestanding Signs in the B-1 Zoning District, Mixed-Use Business/Residential Zoning District zoning district are capped at Varies by setback; see variations tall and 40 sq. ft., with a 20 ft high, 120 sq. ft. structure, 60 sq. ft. surface] setback (Sec. Sec. 54-559(c)(1)b.1, e.1-4). Most commercial signs in Monticello require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District (R-1, R-1A, R-2, A) | 10 | 10 ft. | 48 sq. ft. | — |
| Agricultural District | 5 | — | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| B-1 Zoning District, Mixed-Use Business/Residential Zoning District | 12 | 25 ft. | 42 sq. ft. | — |
| All other zoning districts | 12 | 25 ft. | 160 sq. ft. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | — | 2 sq. ft. | — |
| Historic Districts | 1 | Per applicable zone limit | Per applicable zone limit | — |

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

### Residential District (R-1, R-1A, R-2, A)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Name Plate | — | 6 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per premises | Per premises | — | Sec. 54-559(b)(1) |
| Occupational Sign | — | 6 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per premises | Per premises, denotes name, street number, and business of occupant in commercial or public institutional building | — | Sec. 54-559(b)(2) |
| Bulletin Board and Identification Sign (Institutional Use) | — | 48 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On the premises of public, charitable, educational, or religious institution | — | Sec. 54-559(b)(3) |
| Identification Sign (Residential Entrance) | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | — | At entrance drive of residences, estates, farms, ranches, and plantations | — | Sec. 54-559(b)(7) |
| Ground or Wall Sign (Multiple-Family Residential Development or Mobile Home Park) | 8 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | One per street frontage | On site of development | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(4) |
| Subdivision Sign | 10 ft. | 40 sq. ft. | — | — | 2 per entrance | At each entrance to subdivision | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(3) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Frontage <500 ft) | — | 4.5 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | Sec. 54-559(d)(5)a.1 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Frontage ≥500 ft) | — | 16 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | Sec. 54-559(d)(5)a.2 |

### B-1 Zoning District, Mixed-Use Business/Residential Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground/Freestanding Sign | Varies by setback; see variations | 40 sq. ft. | — | Setback and sign size/height as follows: [0-2 ft: not permitted; >2-10 ft: 5 ft high, 25 sq. ft. structure, 15 sq. ft. surface; >10-20 ft: 8 ft high, 48 sq. ft. structure, 24 sq. ft. surface; >20-40 ft: 10 ft high, 80 sq. ft. structure, 40 sq. ft. surface; >40 ft: 20 ft high, 120 sq. ft. structure, 60 sq. ft. surface] | 1 per premises; 2 on corner or double frontage lots | Must front on public road right-of-way or paved dedicated access easement | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)b.1, e.1-4 |
| Wall Sign | — | 40 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per premises; 2 on corner or double frontage lots | Affixed to building wall, parallel to wall | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)b.1, f |
| Projecting Sign (1 or 2 Story Building) | 12 ft. | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per building | Affixed to building | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)i.1-3 |
| Projecting Sign (3 Story Building) | 20 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per building | Affixed to building | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)i.1-3 |
| Projecting Sign (Over 3 Story Building) | 25 ft. | 42 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per building | Affixed to building | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)i.1-3 |
| Mansard Sign | — | 40 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per premises; 2 on corner or double frontage lots | Mounted on mansard roof portion of structure | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)g |
| Marquee or Canopy Sign | — | 40 sq. ft. (subject to aggregate max for zone); max. vertical dimension 2 ft above marquee/canopy; hanging sign up to 1 ft x 6 ft but not exceeding width of marquee/canopy | — | — | 1 per premises; 2 on corner or double frontage lots | Affixed to or hanging from marquee or canopy | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)h |
| Roof Sign | — | 40 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per premises; 2 on corner or double frontage lots | On-site; on roof | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)j |

### All other zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground/Freestanding Sign | Varies by setback; see variations | 160 sq. ft. | — | Setback and sign size/height as follows: [0-2 ft: not permitted; >2-10 ft: 5 ft high, 25 sq. ft. structure, 15 sq. ft. surface; >10-20 ft: 8 ft high, 48 sq. ft. structure, 24 sq. ft. surface; >20-40 ft: 10 ft high, 80 sq. ft. structure, 40 sq. ft. surface; >40 ft: 20 ft high, 120 sq. ft. structure, 60 sq. ft. surface] | 1 per premises; 2 on corner or double frontage lots | Must front on public road right-of-way or paved dedicated access easement | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)b.2, e.1-4 |
| Wall Sign | — | 160 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per premises; 2 on corner or double frontage lots | Affixed to building wall, parallel to wall | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)b.2, f |
| Projecting Sign (1 or 2 Story Building) | 12 ft. | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per building | Affixed to building | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)i.1-3 |
| Projecting Sign (3 Story Building) | 20 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per building | Affixed to building | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)i.1-3 |
| Projecting Sign (Over 3 Story Building) | 25 ft. | 42 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per building | Affixed to building | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)i.1-3 |
| Mansard Sign | — | 160 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per premises; 2 on corner or double frontage lots | Mounted on mansard roof portion of structure | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)g |
| Marquee or Canopy Sign | — | 160 sq. ft. (subject to aggregate max for zone); max. vertical dimension 2 ft above marquee/canopy; hanging sign up to 1 ft x 6 ft but not exceeding width of marquee/canopy | — | — | 1 per premises; 2 on corner or double frontage lots | Affixed to or hanging from marquee or canopy | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)h |
| Roof Sign | — | 160 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per premises; 2 on corner or double frontage lots | On-site; on roof | — | Sec. 54-559(c)(1)j |

## Prohibited signs in Monticello

- It is unlawful to erect, alter, or relocate any sign without first obtaining a sign permit, except as otherwise provided.
- No person shall erect or assist in the erection, construction, maintenance, alteration, relocation, repair or painting of any sign for which a permit has not been obtained.
- No sign shall be erected, displayed, rebuilt, repaired, painted or otherwise maintained which does not have the required city identification tag securely attached and plainly visible, unless specifically exempted.
- No signs constructed or maintained in violation of any provisions of this article are allowed.
- Abandoned on-site signs are prohibited and shall be removed.
- Any on-site sign on property vacant and unoccupied for three months or more, or any such sign which no longer applies, is deemed abandoned and must be removed.
- No lights or signs resembling any traffic control device, official traffic control signs, or emergency vehicle markings.
- No obstruction to free and clear vision at street intersections by signs.
- No signs or other advertising matter at intersections or in a street right-of-way in such a manner as to obstruct vision or interfere with traffic control devices.
- No unshielded illuminated devices that produce glare or are a hazard or nuisance to motorists or adjacent property occupants.
- Animated signs are prohibited except for public service signs.
- Banners or flying paraphernalia are prohibited except official flags and one symbolic flag per institution or business (max 15 sq ft).
- No signs may produce noise or sounds capable of being heard.
- No signs may emit visible smoke, vapor, particles, or odor.
- No sign may have lighting or control mechanisms that cause radio, television, or other communication interference.
- No motion picture mechanisms used for outdoor advertising to be visible from any public street or sidewalk.
- No signs may obstruct or be attached to any fire-fighting equipment, window, door, or egress opening, or interfere with openings required for light/ventilation.
- No signs erected on public property other than those erected by public authority for public purposes.
- No signs (except 'posted property' signs) may be erected or maintained on trees or painted/drawn on rocks or other natural features.
- No signs may be attached to or painted on a vehicle parked on a public thoroughfare for the purpose of advertising.
- Sandwich signs are prohibited.
- Snipe signs are prohibited.
- Window signs collectively covering more than 20% of the window glass surface area are prohibited.
- Bench signs are prohibited.
- Flashing signs incorporated onto or attached to portable signs are prohibited.
- Tethered inflatable signs, either on-site or off-site, are prohibited except where permitted.
- Off-site signs are prohibited except as specifically permitted (e.g., certain directional signs).
- On-site signs not in conformance with the code or other applicable laws are prohibited.
- Failure to conform to time periods for removal of nonconforming signs results in required removal by the city.

## Signs exempt from permit in Monticello

- Incidental signs not more than two square feet are allowed without a permit in residentially zoned areas, containing political, religious, or ideological messages.
- Changing the advertising copy or message on signs specifically designed for replaceable copy does not require a sign permit.
- The following on-site permanent signs are exempt from permit requirements but must comply with all codes and regulations: one professional name plate per premises (<=6 sq ft); one occupational sign per premises (<=6 sq ft); one bulletin board and identification sign per street frontage for public, charitable, educational or religious institutions in a residential district (<=48 sq ft); integral decorative or architectural features of buildings; memorial signs/tablets or names/dates cut into masonry or constructed of incombustible materials; nonadvertising directional signs/symbols on private property (<=2 sq ft); identification signs at entrance to residences etc. (<=2 sq ft); window signs identifying/advertising activities/goods/services within building, collectively covering <=20% of window glass area; signs incorporated on machinery/equipment at manufacturer/distributor level identifying the product/service dispensed.
- The following on-site temporary signs may be erected without a permit: legal notices and official instruments; flags or insignias of governmental, religious, charitable, or fraternal organizations (except when displayed in connection with a commercial promotion); decorative flags and bunting for city-wide celebrations/events when authorized by city council; holiday lights and decorations; one nonilluminated, double-faced, real estate sign per street frontage (subject to size and location restrictions); one construction sign per street frontage while building is in progress (<=32 sq ft, must be removed before certificate of occupancy); any temporary yard sign not exceeding 16 sq ft.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit (sign permit) is required for most signs unless they are specifically exempted as per ordinance.
- Permit applications require a site plan and elevation drawings of the proposed sign.
- Certain signs (all roof signs, projecting signs over 24 sq ft, off-site/ground signs over 100 sq ft, all signs with unusual features) must be certified by a registered engineer and supporting data submitted.
- Certificate of appropriateness is required for permanent permitted signs on individual historic properties or within a historic district.
- Permit for temporary development signs is for one year only, subject to renewal on application and verification of active promotion.
- Permit required for temporary subdivision signs (max 2 years).
- Permit required for temporary business opening signs, banners, flying paraphernalia, inflatable signs, and portable signs (also subject to strict time limits).
- For variances regarding any part of the article, a written request must be made and the city council may grant relief by variance in cases of hardship.
- For off-site signs, application must include written consent from party controlling the property.

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

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