# Sign Regulations in Palm Shores, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Palm Shores, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/palm-shores
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Palm Shores, Florida regulates 15 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Flag Sign (Government Flags Only)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at Flagpole: 32 feet tall and Flag area ≤ 25% of height of flagpole, with a 15 foot setback from property lines; 25 foot setback from intersections setback (Sec. § 153.010(B)(13)). Most commercial signs in Palm Shores require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | Flagpole: 32 feet | Flag area ≤ 25% of height of flagpole | — |
| Residential Districts | 4 | Ground-mounted: 4 ft above ground. Building-mounted: flush, not above roof line. | 102 sq ft (aggregate) | — |
| Commercial, professional and institutional districts | 7 | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Government Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Allowed in all zoning districts; location may vary by signage purpose (address marking, warnings, traffic control, government flags). | — | § 153.009(A) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 4 square feet unless otherwise specified | — | — | 1 per 0.25 acre for elections; 1 per property for real estate/open house; max 2 per 0.25 acre at any one time plus 1 window sign | On owner's property (locations vary by event/use/size); see additional requirements. | — | § 153.009(B) |
| Flag Sign (Government Flags Only) | Flagpole: 32 feet | Flag area ≤ 25% of height of flagpole | — | 15 foot setback from property lines; 25 foot setback from intersections | 3 flagpoles per parcel, with 1 flag each | On private property; see setback requirements. Only government-adopted flags allowed as signs. | — | § 153.010(B)(13) |
| Banner, Pennant and Similar | — | Permanent: 18 sq ft per sign; Temporary: 18 sq ft per sign; Cumulative max 100 sq ft per property | — | — | 2 permanent displays per frontage; temporary: as permitted by spacing and area rules | Not attached to any building; separated by at least 50 feet; on private property only. | — | § 153.010(B)(9) |

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Residential Sign | Ground-mounted: 4 ft above ground. Building-mounted: flush, not above roof line. | 4 sq ft per property (or 2 sq ft per dwelling unit, max 12 sq ft, for attached dwellings) | — | — | — | Anywhere on premises, except for platted development entrance signs—see below. | — | § 153.011(A)(1)-(4) |
| Platted Residential Development Entrance Sign (4 acres or less) | — | 32 sq ft (aggregate) | — | Not within 10 ft of a street right-of-way; not in required side yard | Total aggregate sign area applies | At entrance(s) of development; not in required side yard or within 10 ft of right-of-way. | — | § 153.011(A)(1)(b)1, § 153.011(A)(2) |
| Platted Residential Development Entrance Sign (over 4 acres but less than 40 acres) | — | 48 sq ft (aggregate) | — | Not within 10 ft of a street right-of-way; not in required side yard | Total aggregate sign area applies | At entrance(s) of development; not in required side yard or within 10 ft of right-of-way. | — | § 153.011(A)(1)(b)2, § 153.011(A)(2) |
| Platted Residential Development Entrance Sign (40 acres or more) | — | 102 sq ft (aggregate) | — | Not within 10 ft of a street right-of-way; not in required side yard | Total aggregate sign area applies | At entrance(s) of development; not in required side yard or within 10 ft of right-of-way. | — | § 153.011(A)(1)(b)3, § 153.011(A)(2) |

### Commercial, professional and institutional districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign or Projecting Sign | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | 25 ft | — | 1 per street frontage | 1 per street frontage; both signs on corner lots may not exceed max area for total frontage. | — | § 153.011(B)(1) |
| Wall Sign (Building End Perpendicular to Street) | — | 96 sq ft | — | — | One per end of building perpendicular to street | On each end of building perpendicular to road/street | — | § 153.011(B)(2) |
| Wall Sign (Parallel to Street) | — | 96 sq ft | — | — | One | On building wall parallel to street | — | § 153.011(B)(3) |
| Marquee Sign | — | 96 sq ft | — | — | One | Parallel to road or street | — | § 153.011(B)(4) |
| Freestanding Sign (Perpendicular to Road or Street) | — | 96 sq ft | — | — | One | Perpendicular to road or street | — | § 153.011(B)(5) |
| Directional Sign for Dead End Streets | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | One | At closest street intersection (for businesses on dead end streets); subject to Town Council approval. | — | § 153.011(B)(6) |
| Non-permanent Ground Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | One | On property of business establishment. | — | § 153.011(B)(7) |

## Prohibited signs in Palm Shores

- Signs are prohibited in all districts unless constructed pursuant to a valid building permit when required and authorized under the code.
- Spectacular or animated and intensely lighted signs, including those animated by flashing, scintillating, blinking or traveling lights or any other means not providing constant illumination, are prohibited, except public information message centers showing time and temperature.
- Streamers, balloons, and twirling signs are not permitted, except as may be otherwise authorized by the chapter.
- Rotating signs or message devices having rotating or spinning parts, and signs with moving copy, are not permitted.
- No sign may be placed on any curb, sidewalk, post, pole, hydrant, bridge, tree or any other surface located on public property or right-of-way or over/across any street or public thoroughfare, except as may otherwise be authorized by the chapter; such signs are considered litter and may be removed by the town without notice.
- Swinging signs, suspended by chains or devices allowing the sign to swing, are prohibited.
- A-frame or sandwich board signs are prohibited.
- Marquee signs are prohibited in the town.
- Signs bearing obscene or pornographic statements/pictures, or obviously untruthful advertising matter, are prohibited.
- Signs painted or attached to any fence or wall not part of a building, except as authorized, are prohibited.
- Signs employing any motion picture projection or media in conjunction with advertising, having visible moving parts, or giving an illusion of motion (unless otherwise authorized), are prohibited.
- Signs emitting audible sound, odor, or visible matter are prohibited.
- Signs imitating or resembling official traffic signs/signals, or bearing words like “stop,” “go slow,” “caution,” “danger,” “warning,” or similar, or which may be confused with or obscure such signs/signals, are prohibited.
- Pennants, banners, and the like are limited: no more than two permanent displays per property frontage spaced by at least 50 feet; additional temporary displays allowed only with 50-feet spacing, size limits, and permit/seasonal restrictions.
- Roof signs are not permitted.
- Off-site signs are prohibited, except as otherwise authorized.
- Billboards are prohibited, except as otherwise authorized.
- Flags used to attract public attention are prohibited, except for those adopted as official symbols of government; additional restrictions apply to flagpoles and flag sizes.
- No motor vehicle or trailer with a painted or mounted sign shall be parked such that the sign is visible from a public street abutting the front of the premises, except in defined circumstances.
- Signs which have lost nonconforming status become illegal and are subject to removal.

## Signs exempt from permit in Palm Shores

- Changing the advertising copy or message on an existing, approved, painted or printed sign, changeable copy sign, or similar approved sign does not require a permit.
- Signs erected by governmental entities for the purpose of promoting the town or other government purposes, including traffic control, regulatory, street, danger, and public utility/safety signs erected by town officials in the performance of public duty, are exempt from permitting.
- Temporary maintenance activities such as repainting, cleaning, or other normal maintenance and repairs not involving structural changes do not require a permit.
- Permits are not required for signs for which permits have previously been issued, provided no modifications are made.
- Certain signs specifically authorized under § 153.009(A) and (B) (such as government signs, address numerals, required warning/prohibition signage, and federal/state/local government flags) are exempted.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A separate application and permit is required for each separate sign.
- For detached and projecting signs, plans must be prepared and signed by a professional engineer licensed in the state.
- Sign permit applications must include scaled drawings with dimensions and site location details; may also require a survey for siting or tree issues.
- Written consent from the property owner or agent is required for all sign applications.
- A variance from the requirements (height, area, location, duration, or number of signs) may be granted by the Town Council upon application and finding of unnecessary and undue hardship or constitutional conflict.
- Variances and waivers require application to the Town Council and may be subject to a public meeting/agenda process; the Mayor and Town Attorney may act in certain expedited waiver situations.

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