# Sign Regulations in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/palm-beach-gardens
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Palm_Beach_Gardens/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH46PARE_ARTIIIPASIRE)

## At a glance

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida regulates 42 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 10 feet (structure); min. sign width must equal 50% of sign height tall, 60 square feet, and 15 feet (structure, including base) wide, with a Min. 15 ft from ROW; min. 50 ft from non-ROW property lines; min. 40 ft between ground signs and/or residential entry signs. setback (Sec. Sec. 78-285, Table 24; Sec. 78-287, 78-276). Most commercial signs in Palm Beach Gardens 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 | 22 | 10 feet (structure); min. sign width must equal 50% of sign height | Lesser of 100 sq ft or 20% of gross glass area | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones (Temporary Signs) | 1 | 5 feet (human sign: 8 ft) | Typically 32 sq ft (see Table 25 for variations) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones (Flags and Banners) | 1 | 25 feet (pole) | 20 ft pole: 24 sq ft (4'x6'); 20-25 ft pole: 40 sq ft (5'x8'); (see Sec. 78-287(c)) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones (Prohibited Signs) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Northlake Boulevard Overlay Zoning District (NBOZ, and further: NBOZ-East, NBOZ-Central, NBOZ-West, NBOZ-Marine) | 7 | 18' (max mounting for up to 2-story); otherwise, below roof | Lesser of 100 sq ft or 20% of total window area | — |
| PGA Boulevard Corridor Overlay | 3 | 18' | 60 sq ft | — |
| Parkway Overlay District | 2 | 10 feet (structure) | Up to 90 sq ft (principal); 70 sq ft (ground) | — |
| Marina District Overlay | 2 | 10 ft (structure) | Max per code—usually up to 90 sf principal, 70 sf typical tenants | — |
| Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay District | 2 | 10 ft (structure) | Up to 90 sf (principal); 70 sf (tenant) | — |
| Scripps Florida Phase II/Briger PCD | 2 | 10 ft | Up to 90 sf, principal user; 70 sf, tenants (per design guide) | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 10 feet (structure); min. sign width must equal 50% of sign height | 60 square feet | 15 feet (structure, including base) | Min. 15 ft from ROW; min. 50 ft from non-ROW property lines; min. 40 ft between ground signs and/or residential entry signs. | 1 for first 300 lf of ROW, plus 1 each additional 700 lf of ROW. | Non-residential zoning districts (including commercial portion of PUD/PCD overlays). 1 for first 300 linear feet of ROW, 1 for each additional 700 linear feet of ROW; min. 15 ft setback from ROW; min. 50 ft setback from non-ROW property lines. | — | Sec. 78-285, Table 24; Sec. 78-287, 78-276 |
| Menu Sign (Free-Standing, including Sandwich Board/A-frame) | 5 feet | 15 sq ft | 3 feet | — | 1 per restaurant (more if seating areas separated, see code) | Near restaurant outdoor seating area | — | Sec. 78-285, Table 24 |
| Building Directional Sign | 4 feet | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building or per 10,000 sq ft | 1 per building or 1 per 10,000 sq ft building sq ft in project. | — | Sec. 78-285, Table 24 |
| Exit and Entrance Signs | 3 feet (max 3' above crown); within visibility triangle not to exceed 30" above driving surface | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entry or exit | Approved entry or exit to building/parking | — | Sec. 78-285, Table 24 |
| Menu Board for Drive-Through Facilities | 5 feet | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | At drive-through order station | — | Sec. 78-285, Table 24 |
| Building Directory Sign | 6 feet | 18 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | At main building entry | — | Sec. 78-285, Table 24 |
| Pole-mounted Banner | Max 7 ft length (for 20-25 ft pole), max 3 ft length (for less than 20 ft) | 21 sq ft (for 20-25 ft poles); 4.5 sq ft (for poles <20 ft) | 3 ft (for 20-25 ft pole), 1.5 ft (for smaller) | Min 15 ft from property line (and not visible from public ROW) | 1 per eligible pole | Interior to commercial/mixed use/public institutional developments; mounted on existing light pole. | — | Sec. 78-285, Table 24; Sec. 78-292 |
| Changeable Copy/Digital Display Ground Sign | 10 feet | 60 sq ft | 15 feet (includes base) | Min 15 ft from ROW; min 50 ft from non ROW | 1 per eligible development | Nonresidential or institutional developments | — | Sec. 78-285, Table 24; notes |

### Northlake Boulevard Overlay Zoning District (NBOZ, and further: NBOZ-East, NBOZ-Central, NBOZ-West, NBOZ-Marine)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground/Monument Sign (East District NBOZ) | 8 ft | 30 sq ft (5 ft min from ROW) or 36 sq ft (10 ft min from ROW) | — | 5-10 ft from Northlake ROW depending on sign size; 15-50 ft from ROW/property line for larger signs. | 1 per frontage/minimum per parcel, plus 1 for each 700 lf over 300 lf. | East District parcels with Northlake Blvd frontage | — | Sec. 78-229, Table 5-6; 78-229(f)(3) |
| Ground/Monument Sign (Central and West District NBOZ) | 8 ft | 36 sq ft (15 ft min from ROW); 40-60 sq ft (see citation for larger parcels and additional setbacks) | 15 ft for 60 sf sign | 15–50 ft (depends on size of sign and parcel); 8' from utility lines; 4' min from edge of curb when in ingress/egress median. | 1 per 300 lf frontage, +1 per 700 lf over 300, for developments with extensive frontages. | For parcels in West or Central with Northlake Blvd frontage; also applies to outparcels with minimum frontage. | — | Sec. 78-229(f)(3), Table 5-6 |
| Wall Sign (Front Wall) | 18' (max mounting for up to 2-story); otherwise, below roof | Based on wall length; mounting height 6'' below roof at sign location or 18' on up to 2-story bldg. | — | — | 1 per business per street frontage, max 2 per business | Each business per street frontage (max 2 per business); must abut Northlake Blvd/frontage. | — | Sec. 78-229(f), Table 5-6; 78-229(i)(5) |
| Wall Sign (Side and Rear Wall; includes when adjacent to residential) | — | See formula and sign code. | — | — | — | Side or rear wall of business; restrictions tighter if adjoining residential. | — | Sec. 78-229, Table 5-6 |
| Window Sign | — | Lesser of 100 sq ft or 20% of total window area | — | — | — | Any exterior window/door facing right-of-way or street; glass doors count toward total | — | Sec. 78-229(f), Table 5-6 |
| Awning/Canopy Sign | — | 3 sq ft (copy), or if non-functional, sign area is entire awning | — | — | 1 per front/side | On awning/canopy above business entrance | — | Sec. 78-229(f) Table 5-6 |
| Menu Sign (Mounted or Free-standing) | Menu board: 5 ft, Menu wall: not specified | Menu wall: 4 sq ft, Menu board (free-standing): 15 sq ft | Menu board: 3 ft | Menu board menu sign to be removed/set back when business is closed. | Menu wall: 1 per restaurant; menu board: 1 per restaurant (may allow >1 if separated seating areas) | At entrance or ordering area of restaurants | — | Sec. 78-229, Table 5-6, Table 5-4 (temporary) |

### PGA Boulevard Corridor Overlay

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground/Monument Sign (PGA Blvd Overlay) | 8 feet | 60 sq ft | — | 5–15 ft from ROW based on configuration; 8' from utility lines; 4' from edge of curb if in median. | 1 per 300 lf, +1 for every 700 lf after 300; outparcels may receive their own. | All parcels fronting or functioning oriented to PGA Blvd (corridor overlay) | — | Sec. 78-221(d), 78-229, Table 5-6 |
| Wall Sign (PGA Blvd Overlay) | 18' | By formula (1.5x wall length); mounting not above roofline or 18' on 2 stories. | — | — | Max 2 per business, 1 per street frontage. | Principal wall/frontage on PGA Blvd or internal primary entrance; max 2 per business fronting different streets. | — | Sec. 78-221(h), 78-229, Table 5-6 |
| Window Sign (PGA Blvd Overlay) | — | 20% of glass area, max 100 sq ft | — | — | — | All permitted windows/doors on business facing street/corridor. | — | Sec. 78-229, Table 5-6 |

## Prohibited signs in Palm Beach Gardens

- All signs not expressly permitted by the sign code are strictly prohibited (Sec. 78-271(b)).
- It is unlawful for any persons to post, display, change, or erect a sign or sign structure that requires a permit without first having obtained a permit (Sec. 78-271(b); Sec. 78-276(a)).
- All signs not expressly permitted by this chapter are strictly prohibited (Sec. 78-271(b); Sec. 78-284(a)).
- Obstruction – Signs shall not block any fire escape, window, door, or opening used as means of ingress or egress, nor be attached to a fire escape or placed in any manner as to interfere with ventilation (Sec. 78-283(a), (b)).
- No sign shall be placed so as to obscure sightlines within a visibility triangle at intersections; signs within such an area shall not exceed thirty (30) inches in height (Sec. 78-283(c)).
- Signs shall not be allowed on city property or rights-of-way unless specifically authorized by city council (Sec. 78-283(d)).
- Off-premises (off-site) signs are prohibited (Sec. 78-284(b)).
- Signs resembling or confusing to traffic control devices are prohibited (Sec. 78-284(c)).
- Signs installed or erected so as to obstruct free and clear vision, including at intersections or right-of-way, are prohibited (Sec. 78-284(d)).
- Animated, moving, flashing, blinking, or similar signs (including those with wind, electrical, or mechanical movement), as well as those with prohibited illumination (such as flashing, intermittent, rotating, revolving, or oscillating lights) are prohibited (Sec. 78-284(e), (f)).
- Awning signs (unless otherwise provided), bunting, pennants, streamers, murals (unless approved by city council), painted wall signs, signs created by illumination or shadow casting, portable signs, balloons, balloon signs, or inflatable shapes/figures with or without copy, signs with extruded figures or elements, snipe signs, beacons, searchlights, exposed neon or similar LED tubing (with limited exceptions), sandwich board or 'A'-frame signs (unless otherwise allowed), banner signs (unless specifically permitted), and any sign or device not specifically permitted are prohibited (Sec. 78-284(g), (h), (i), (j), (o), (q), (r), (s), (22)).
- Signs attached to an accessory structure (unless specifically permitted) are prohibited (Sec. 78-284(m)).
- Signs which emit sounds; emit visible smoke, vapor, particles, or odor; or which express obscene, pornographic, or illegal messages/material, are prohibited (Sec. 78-284(n), (p), (q)).
- Signs and sign structures not properly maintained or abandoned must be removed (Sec. 78-284(r), Sec. 78-279, Sec. 78-280).
- Temporary signs placed on public property, in the public right-of-way, or which obstruct vision at corners/intersections are prohibited (Table 25 notes; Sec. 78-290(b)).
- Paper, cardboard, or any temporary sign material subject to rapid deterioration is prohibited if displayed for more than 30 consecutive days (Sec. 78-290(e)).

## Signs exempt from permit in Palm Beach Gardens

- Mailboxes (Sec. 78-289(1)).
- Residential building identification signs displaying the name or occupant or street address, under 4 square feet (Sec. 78-289(2)).
- Warning signs (such as 'no soliciting', alarm signs, 'beware of dog'), located appropriately (Sec. 78-289(3)).
- Traffic control, directional, and public information/warning signs placed by federal, state, county, city, or other public agencies in rights-of-way, or as required by them (Sec. 78-289(4)).
- Signs located entirely within a building and not visible from a public right-of-way (Sec. 78-289(5)).
- Exterior signs in interior courtyards not visible from public rights-of-way or residential districts (Sec. 78-289(6)).
- Vehicle advertising when vehicles are registered, licensed, fully operational and used in normal course of business – so long as not parked for the primary purpose of advertising (Sec. 78-289(7)).
- Political signs (subject to specific size, time, and placement limitations) (Table 25, notes).
- Temporary free speech signs (subject to size and location limitations) (Table 25, notes).
- Temporary garage/yard/estate sale signs per Sec. 78-290 and Sec. 78-188 (Table 25; Sec. 78-188).
- Holiday lights and decorations, subject to jurisdictional regulations (Sec. 78-229(c)).
- Manufacturer signs that are part of vending machines, newspaper racks, or gas pumps, which identify only the product or service dispensed (Sec. 78-229(c)).
- Non-commercial messages may be displayed on any sign allowed by the code (Sec. 78-291).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The growth management department may require any development order application for a PUD, PCD, MXD, or conditional use to submit an overall master sign program. The master sign program shall indicate location, number, size, font, type of sign, landscaping, and illumination of proposed signs (Sec. 78-288).
- Sign plans may be submitted separately from site plan applications. If submitted separately, a sign plan shall be subject to review by the planning, zoning, and appeals board prior to consideration by the city council (Sec. 78-50(b)).
- All development order applications for PUDs, PCDs, and MXDs must provide sign details as part of their master/site plan submittals, including sign locations, types, dimensions, details, and landscaping (Sec. 78-46(f)(2)(k); Table 3).
- Waivers from sign regulations in a PUD or PCD (master sign plan) may be granted by the city council at the time of development order approval or development order amendment (Sec. 78-278(b)(1); Sec. 78-158(f); Table 20).
- Approval of a development master/sign plan may establish different standards for type, size, location, or number of signs within that development (Sec. 78-288; Sec. 78-278(b)).
- For multiple occupancy complexes, a master sign program (sign format) for wall signs is required before wall signs are permitted (Sec. 78-229(i)(5)).

## Full detail

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