# Sign Regulations in Orange Park, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Orange Park, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/orange-park
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/fl/orange_park/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIILADERE_ARTVIISIRE)

## At a glance

Orange Park, Florida regulates 29 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Inflatable Signs in the Nonresidential zoning districts, Neighborhood commercial portions of any PUD, Professional office commercial portions of any PUD zoning district are capped at 10 ft tall, 6 ft width/depth, and 6 ft wide, with a At least 8 ft from designated rights-of-way setback (Sec. Sec. 7.07.4). Most commercial signs in Orange Park require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential zoning districts, Residential portions of any PUD | 3 | 6 ft | 24 sq ft total per entrance (double-sided OR two identical single-sided signs) | — |
| Nonresidential zoning districts, Neighborhood commercial portions of any PUD, Professional office commercial portions of any PUD | 16 | 12 ft | Up to 96 sq ft per sign | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | 30 ft pole height | 24 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential zoning districts, Residential portions of any PUD

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | 4 ft | 4 sq ft per sign | — | 2 ft from edge of sidewalk or pavement; 15 ft from side property lines | 3 per parcel | Private property at least 2 ft from sidewalk or pavement edge, at least 15 ft from side property lines, not within any sight triangle | — | Sec. 7.07.1(d) |
| Entrance Sign | 6 ft | 24 sq ft total per entrance (double-sided OR two identical single-sided signs) | — | — | One double-sided or two identical single-sided signs per entrance (excluding emergency access entrances) | Located on tract, easement, or parcel designated for signage, owned/maintained by common property association, at subdivision or multitenant complex entrance | — | Sec. 7.29.01 |
| Traffic Assistance Sign | 3 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On-site to assist vehicular traffic flow | — | Sec. 7.29.02 |

### Nonresidential zoning districts, Neighborhood commercial portions of any PUD, Professional office commercial portions of any PUD

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | 7 ft | 24 sq ft per sign | — | 2 ft from edge of sidewalk or pavement; 15 ft from side property lines | 2 per parcel | Private property at least 2 ft from sidewalk or pavement edge, at least 15 ft from side property lines, not within any sight triangle | — | Sec. 7.07.1(e) |
| Banner Sign | 7 ft for freestanding banner, 12 ft for feather sign | 32 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 per parcel (3 for multitenant centers) | On private property, not over or into public right-of-way; wall banners not above first floor | — | Sec. 7.07.03 |
| Inflatable Sign | 10 ft | 6 ft width/depth | 6 ft | At least 8 ft from designated rights-of-way | 1 per business entrance | Within 10 ft of business entrance, not blocking entrance or vehicle/pedestrian traffic, not beyond business frontage, at least 8 ft from Park Ave, Kingsley Ave, Wells Rd. | — | Sec. 7.07.4 |
| A-frame Sign | 3 ft or 4 ft depending on sidewalk width | Up to 2 ft wide by 3 ft high if sidewalk < 6 ft wide; up to 3 ft wide by 4 ft high if sidewalk ≥ 6 ft wide | 2 ft or 3 ft depending on sidewalk width | — | 1 per business entrance | Within 10 ft of business entrance, not blocking entrance, must not interfere with ADA requirements or traffic; not in landscaped areas; not beyond business frontage | — | Sec. 7.07.5 |
| Subdivision Monument Sign | 6 ft (+12 in column cap allowed) | 24 sq ft | — | — | One double-sided or two identical single-sided signs per entrance | At entrance to subdivision/multitenant complex, on tract/easement owned & maintained by common property association | — | Sec. 7.30.01 |
| Freestanding Sign (Single Use/Business) | 7 ft | Up to 96 sq ft per sign | — | Minimum 10 ft from all property lines; not within sight triangle | 1 per lot frontage | Wholly within premises; minimum 10 ft setback from property lines, not in sight triangle or easement, at least 50 ft from residential zones | — | Sec. 7.30.02, 7.31.00(a) |
| Freestanding Sign (Multitenant Sign) | 12 ft | Up to 96 sq ft per sign (per main site and/or outparcels as divided by development order) | — | Minimum 10 ft from all property lines; not within sight triangle | 1 per frontage per development/outparcel | Same as above, as per development order | — | Sec. 7.30.03 |
| Wall Sign | Not above roofline | See above per frontage | — | — | See restrictions | Affixed to building facade; not extending above roofline; not covering more than 75% of wall width; not covering windows; not allowed within 50 ft facing a residential district | — | Sec. 7.30.04, 7.31.00(b) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flag (Residential) | 25 ft pole height | 15 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 ft from property lines | 1 per detached dwelling unit | Ground mounted; minimum 5 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 7.08.00(a) |
| Flag (Multifamily Residential and Nonresidential) | 30 ft pole height | 24 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 ft from property lines | 3 per parcel | Ground mounted; minimum 5 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 7.08.00(a) |
| Free Expression Sign | 6 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parcel | Anywhere on parcel, with property owner consent | — | Sec. 7.03.01.25; 7.08.00(b) |
| Wall Sign (911 and Emergency Response Identification - Residential Use) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per residence | Wall or mailbox | — | Sec. 7.08.00(h); 7.08.00(i) |
| Wall Sign (911 and Emergency Response Identification - Nonresidential Use) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per nonresidential parcel | Wall | — | Sec. 7.08.00(h) |
| Wall Sign (Occupant Identification - Residential Use) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per residence | Wall | — | Sec. 7.08.00(i) |
| Wall Sign (Occupant Identification - Nonresidential Use) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Wall | — | Sec. 7.08.00(i) |
| Incidental Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to freestanding sign or wall | — | Definition Sec. 7.03.01.33 |

## Prohibited signs in Orange Park

- It is prohibited and unlawful to erect or maintain any sign not specifically authorized by this article.
- Billboards are prohibited.
- Revolving signs are prohibited.
- Signs that utilize flashing lights are prohibited.
- Animated signs are prohibited.
- Wind signs are prohibited.
- Portable signs not otherwise authorized under this article are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Abandoned and discontinued signs are prohibited.
- Snipe signs are prohibited.
- Projecting signs are prohibited.
- Bus bench advertising signs and bus shelter advertising signs are prohibited.
- Signs that emit sound, vapor, smoke, odor, particles or gaseous matter are prohibited.
- Signs that have unshielded illuminating devices are prohibited.
- Signs that obstruct, conceal, hide or otherwise obscure any official traffic or governmental sign, signal or device are prohibited.
- Any attached sign, including a wall sign, that exceeds 300 square feet in sign area in any zoning district is prohibited.
- Any sign within a sight visibility triangle that obstructs a clear view of pedestrian or vehicular traffic is prohibited.
- Any sign in the public right-of-way, other than traffic control device signs, bus stop informational signs, warning signs or safety signs, is prohibited.
- Any sign other than a traffic control device sign that uses the word "stop" or "danger," or presents or implies the need or requirement of stopping or the existence of danger, or which imitates official traffic control device signs adjacent to the right-of-way, is prohibited.
- Any sign nailed, fastened, or affixed to any tree or telephone pole is prohibited.
- Any sign prohibited by state or federal law is prohibited.
- Vehicle signs in non-residential zoning districts with a sign area exceeding ten square feet, that are visible from a street right-of-way within 100 feet and parked during nonbusiness hours, are prohibited.
- Any sign located on real property without the permission of the property owner is prohibited.
- Beacons, except as required by federal or state law, are prohibited.
- Any freestanding sign that exceeds the height or size limitation in this article is prohibited.
- Any wall sign that exceeds the height or size limitation in this article is prohibited.
- Freestanding pole signs, except those 60 feet or less in height located within the interstate impact area of the intensive commercial district, are prohibited.
- Pylon signs are prohibited.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited except a sign within the interstate impact area of the intensive commercial district.
- Any sign erected without a required building permit is unlawful and must be removed.
- Temporary signs shall not be placed on or within public rights-of-way or public property.
- Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
- Signs that block a business entrance, pedestrian, or vehicular traffic are prohibited.
- Signs that interfere with ADA requirements are prohibited.
- Signs in sight triangles or which obstruct visibility to vehicular traffic are prohibited.
- Banner signs shall not hang over or extend into public rights-of-way.
- Banner signs shall not be attached to trees, public buildings or structures, utility poles or utility equipment.
- Inflatable signs that attract attention through means of movement, rotation, animation, or other similar actions are prohibited.
- Inflatable signs may only be displayed during business hours.
- A-frame signs shall not be placed in landscaped areas.
- No A-frame sign shall be secured, tethered, or installed on traffic devices, utility equipment, trees, furniture, poles, or any other fixture.
- A-frame signs must not have moving parts, illumination, or attachments.
- No freestanding sign shall be located within 15 feet from any other freestanding sign, with certain exceptions on corner lots.
- No freestanding sign shall be allowed within an easement not designated to include signs, or within a sight triangle.
- No sign shall be allowed within 50 feet of a residential zoning district in nonresidential districts.

## Signs exempt from permit in Orange Park

- Flags not greater than 15 square feet in sign area for each detached residential dwelling unit in a residential zoning district; for each parcel in multifamily and nonresidential zoning districts, three flags not greater than 24 square feet in sign area each (with flagpole and setback/height limits).
- One free expression sign four square feet or less in sign area for each parcel within the town with written permission of the property owner.
- Signs required by federal or state law.
- A sign located entirely inside the premises of a building, enclosed space or athletic field (except for window signs).
- A motor vehicle sign, other than a prohibited vehicle sign or signs.
- Traffic control devices required or allowed by the Florida Department of Transportation Traffic Control Manual.
- The change of copy on permitted manually changeable copy signs.
- Wall signs and residential mailboxes for 911 and emergency response systems (with square footage limits per use).
- Wall signs which identify the occupant for 911 and emergency response systems (with square footage limits per use).
- Temporary signs, provided they meet the applicable requirements of section 7.07.00.
- Signs measuring two square feet or less.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- At site plan application, multitenant developments shall include a sign plan for all signs throughout the development. The sign plan shall identify sign style and location.
- A sign permit application is required for permanent signs and must be accompanied by plans and specifications drawn to scale, together with any site plan required by this article.
- Applications for sign variances must be scheduled for a public hearing, and variances are reviewed and granted by the environmental quality board.
- Review of sign permit applications considers conformity with applicable requirements and zoning.
- Appeals of permit or administrative actions may be heard by the environmental quality board.

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