# Sign Regulations in Oviedo, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Oviedo, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/oviedo
- **Data last verified:** 2025-12-03
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/fl/oviedo/codes/land_development_code?nodeId=ARTXIVSI)

## At a glance

Oviedo, Florida regulates 89 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign - Non-Residential Single Tenants in the Agriculture District (A) zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 40 sq ft, with a 10 ft setback (Sec. Section 14.7(A)(1)(a), Table 14.2). Most commercial signs in Oviedo require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 3 ft | Less than 6 sq ft | — |
| Agriculture District (A) | 19 | 35 ft | 200 sq ft | — |
| Residential Districts (R-CE, R-1AAA, R-1AA, R-1A, R-1, R-1B, R-2, R-1BB, R-3) | 20 | 8 ft | 40 sq ft | — |
| Residential-Professional Office District (R-P) | 13 | 35 ft | 200 sq ft | — |
| Office-Commercial District (O-C) | 18 | 35 ft | 200 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2) | 21 | 35 ft | 200 sq ft | — |
| Planned Light Industrial (PLI) | 15 | 35 ft | 200 sq ft | — |
| Industrial Districts (I-1, I-2) | 18 | 35 ft | 200 sq ft | — |
| Planned Unit Development District (PUD) | 9 | 8 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| Mixed Use District (MUD, DMUD) | 18 | 35 ft | 200 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### Agriculture District (A)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Non-Residential Single Tenant | 8 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 10 ft | 1 per parcel | On-site, primary frontage | — | Section 14.7(A)(1)(a), Table 14.2 |
| Freestanding Sign - Residential Multi-Family ≤12 Units | 8 ft | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft | 1 per premises | On premises, primary frontage | — | Section 14.7(E)(1)(a), Table 14.9 |
| Freestanding Sign - Residential Multi-Family ≥13 Units | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft | 1 | On premises | — | Section 14.7(E)(1)(a), Table 14.9 |
| Canopy Sign - Non-Residential | Not exceed canopy face | 200 sq ft | — | N/A | 1 per canopy | On canopy | — | Section 14.7(K), Table 14.16 |
| Temporary Freestanding Sign - New Occupancy Non-Res | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | N/A | 1 | On-site | — | Section 14.8(A), Table 14.17 |
| Temporary Attention-Getting Device - Non-Res | 35 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Front 10 ft, side 25 ft | 1 per tenant | On-site | — | Section 14.8(B), Table 14.18 |
| Temporary Freestanding Sign - Sales Event Non-Res | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | Front 5 ft, side 10 ft | 1 per frontage | On-site, each frontage | — | Section 14.8(D)(2)(a), Table 14.21 |
| Real Estate Sign - Individual Premises | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | Front 10 ft, side 25 ft | 1 | On-site for sale | — | Section 14.9(D)(1), Table 14.26 |

### Residential Districts (R-CE, R-1AAA, R-1AA, R-1A, R-1, R-1B, R-2, R-1BB, R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Multi-Family ≤12 Units | 8 ft | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft | 1 per premises | On premises, primary frontage | — | Section 14.7(E)(1)(a), Table 14.9 |
| Freestanding Sign - Multi-Family ≥13 Units | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft | 1 | On premises | — | Section 14.7(E)(1)(a), Table 14.9 |
| Freestanding Sign - Special Exception Use | 6 ft | 20 sq ft | — | 10 ft | 1 per premises | On premises | — | Section 14.7(E)(2)(a), Table 14.10 |
| Subdivision Primary Entrance Sign | 8 ft | 40 sq ft | — | N/A | 2 or 1 | At primary entrance, private/common property | — | Section 14.7(E)(3)(b) |
| Subdivision Internal Entrance Sign | 6 ft | 20 sq ft | — | N/A | 2 or 1 | At internal entrance | — | Section 14.7(E)(3)(c) |
| Homeowners' Association Permanent Sign | 6 ft | 9 sq ft | — | Front 2 ft | Multiple as needed | Common area or entrance area | — | Section 14.7(E)(3)(d), Table 14.11 |
| Temporary Freestanding Sign - Residential Events | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | Front 5 ft, side 10 ft | 3 total | On-site and off-site private property | — | Section 14.9(A), Table 14.23 |
| Temporary Sign - HOA Events Primary Entrance | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 2 ft | 1 | Primary entrance, HOA property | — | Section 14.9(B), Table 14.24 |

### Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Single Tenant | 8 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 10 ft | 1 per parcel | Primary frontage | — | Section 14.7(A)(1)(a), Table 14.2 |
| Canopy Sign | Canopy height | 200 sq ft | — | N/A | 1 | Canopy | — | Section 14.7(K), Table 14.16 |
| Temporary Freestanding Sign - New Occupancy | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | N/A | 1 | On-site | — | Section 14.8(A), Table 14.17 |
| Temporary Attention-Getting Device | 35 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Front 10, side 25 | 1 per tenant | On-site | — | Section 14.8(B), Table 14.18 |
| Temporary Freestanding Sign - Sales Event Single Tenant | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | Front 5, side 10 | 1 per frontage | Each frontage | — | Section 14.8(D)(2)(a), Table 14.21 |
| Temporary Freestanding Sign - Sales Event Multiple Tenant | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | Front 5, side 10 | 1 per tenant per frontage | Each frontage | — | Section 14.8(D)(3)(a), Table 14.22 |
| Special Event Sign - Non-Profit | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Front 10, side 10 | Multiple | On-site | — | Section 14.8(C)(1), Table 14.19 |
| Special Event Sign - For Profit | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Front 10, side 10 | 1 freestanding +1 wall | On-site | — | Section 14.8(C)(2), Table 14.20 |

## Prohibited signs in Oviedo

- Any sign which obstructs the line of sight between pedestrians and vehicles using the public right-of-way including signs not meeting applicable line of sight standards and signs using flashing lights, bare bulbs, or mobile billboards when parked and displayed as a sign.
- Attention-getting devices and signs attached to trees, traffic or parking control devices (e.g., stop signs, speed limit signs, parking signs), or utility poles whether on private property or the public right-of-way.
- Humans and animals holding signs or wearing signs and commercial mascots except when on private property and permitted as an attention-getting device or as part of a temporary sales event or special event.
- Signs attached to or painted on motor vehicles where the motor vehicle is not operable or is not regularly used as a motor vehicle as part of the activity located on the premises, even if used by the business owner for personal use.
- Any sign in the public right-of-way, except as specifically authorized in this article.
- Signs made of combustible materials that are attached to or in close proximity to fire escapes or firefighting equipment.
- Off-site signs, except as specifically authorized in this article.
- Discontinued signs.
- Parasite signs.
- Vehicles identified as 'for sale' parked in public rights-of-way or on any lot or premises not licensed, approved, and authorized for the sale of vehicles along arterial or collector streets.
- A sign located in a parking space except when approved as part of a temporary sales event or a special event regardless of the nature of the special event and regardless of content.
- A sign which is placed on property without the written consent of the respective property owner.
- Signs projecting or displaying three-dimensional or holographic images.
- Snipe signs.
- Roof signs.
- Any other signs that are not expressly permitted or allowed by this article.

## Signs exempt from permit in Oviedo

- Warning signs less than six (6) square feet in area, signs required by federal or state law, and commemorative plaques are exempted from permitting requirements but must comply with other provisions, meet applicable construction requirements, and obtain electrical permits if applicable.
- Signs six (6) square feet or less for certain types (e.g., real estate signs, construction signs, campaign signs) do not require a permit if otherwise lawful and permitted under the LDC.
- A-frame signs are exempt from permitting requirements provided they are only placed during business hours, located within two feet of the front wall or window, do not obstruct sidewalks or parking per ADA, and comply with size standards.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- In Planned Unit Development (PUD) districts, a unified plan for signage establishing standards for the type, height, number, size, design, landscaping, lighting, and location of all signs shall be established within the development agreement and depicted on the conceptual development plan to minimize sign proliferation, maximize architectural integrity, and assure harmony in color theme and design.

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

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