# Sign Regulations in Pembroke Park, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Pembroke Park, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/pembroke-park
- **Data last verified:** 2025-09-12
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Pembroke_Park/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH21SIAD)

## At a glance

Pembroke Park, Florida regulates 25 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Wall Sign - Business/Industrial/Civic/Recreationals in the Business District (B-1), Industrial District (M-1), Civic and Recreational District (S-1) zoning district are capped at 18 in, may increase by 1 in for each 24 ft of setback tall, 1 sq ft per linear ft of building/bay frontage, and See table; max length varies from 10 ft to 20 ft depending on frontage wide, with a Minimum 2 ft from vertical edge, 1 ft from top/bottom of facade setback (Sec. Sec. 21-20(c)(1), table; Sec. 21-23). Most commercial signs in Pembroke Park require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District (R-5), Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District (RM-16), Townhouse District (TH-16), Medium High Density Multiple Family Residential District (RM-25), Community Housing District (CH-1), Trailer Park District (T-1) | 4 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Business District (B-1), Industrial District (M-1), Civic and Recreational District (S-1) | 13 | 75 ft above crown of eastbound lanes | 672 sq ft per sign face | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | 6 ft above crown of street | 32 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential District (R-5), Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District (RM-16), Townhouse District (TH-16), Medium High Density Multiple Family Residential District (RM-25), Community Housing District (CH-1), Trailer Park District (T-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 1.5 sq ft per dwelling unit | — | — | One per dwelling unit | On dwelling unit | — | Sec. 21-20(a), Sec. 21-23(g) |
| Model Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | One per model | Freestanding, per model | — | Sec. 21-21(6) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | 6 ft from property line | One per street property line; one additional in rear yard for certain lots | Freestanding | — | Sec. 21-21(1), Sec. 21-23(g) |
| Project Sign (Temporary) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per project per main entrance | Freestanding at main entrance | — | Sec. 21-21(3) |

### Business District (B-1), Industrial District (M-1), Civic and Recreational District (S-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign - Business/Industrial/Civic/Recreational | 18 in, may increase by 1 in for each 24 ft of setback | 1 sq ft per linear ft of building/bay frontage | See table; max length varies from 10 ft to 20 ft depending on frontage | Minimum 2 ft from vertical edge, 1 ft from top/bottom of facade | One per street frontage; multiple allowed under various building configurations | Identification: Wall or canopy attached to building | — | Sec. 21-20(c)(1), table; Sec. 21-23 |
| Nameplate/Identification Sign - Entrances | 3 in letters | 3 sq ft | — | — | One at each entrance | At front and rear entrances | — | Sec. 21-20(c)(2) |
| Window/Door Sign - Hours of Business | 2 in letters | 2 sq ft | — | — | Not specified | On door or adjacent window | — | Sec. 21-20(c)(3)a, Sec. 21-23(g) |
| Window/Door Sign - Illuminated Non-animated | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | Not specified | On door or adjacent window | — | Sec. 21-20(c)(3)b,c |
| Ground Box Sign or Ground Sign - Shopping Center | Max letter/symbol height: 10-23 in; sign not to exceed 6 ft above crown of nearest road | Varies: 18-48 sq ft depending on ROW width (see table) | — | Placed minimum 10 ft from property line | One per frontage, max two if fronts two main thoroughfares | Shopping center frontages | — | Sec. 21-20(c)(5), table |
| Under-Canopy Sign - Shopping Center | Max 30 in (including suspension) | Max 4 ft width, max length 50% of canopy width | Max 4 ft | — | Not specified | Suspended under shopping center canopies | — | Sec. 21-20(c)(6) |
| Permanent Subdivision Sign | 6 ft above crown of abutting street | 32 sq ft | — | — | Not specified | At subdivision entrance or project | — | Sec. 21-20(e)(1) |
| Billboard Sign (East of CSX Railroad right-of-way) | 75 ft above crown of eastbound lanes | 672 sq ft per sign face | 48 ft wide, 14 ft high per face | Not within 1,500 ft of another billboard | No more than one per qualifying location | East of CSX Railroad right-of-way | — | Sec. 21-20(d) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | 6 ft from property line | One per street line; additional for qualifying lots | Freestanding | — | Sec. 21-21(1), Sec. 21-23(g) |
| Announcing Sign (Temporary) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per project | Freestanding | — | Sec. 21-21(2) |
| Temporary Project Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per project per main entrance | Freestanding at main entrance | — | Sec. 21-21(3) |
| Temporary Noncommercial Directional or Information Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | Restricted by function (1 parking/model sign) | On premises | — | Sec. 21-21(4) |
| Temporary Subdivision Sign | 6 ft above crown of street | 32 sq ft | — | — | Not specified | Freestanding at subdivision | — | Sec. 21-21(5) |
| Model Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | One per model | Freestanding per model | — | Sec. 21-21(6) |
| Window Sign (Temporary) | — | Grand-opening: up to 25% window area, 14 days within 90 days of initial license; Going out of business: up to 10% window area, 14 days, may be used once per proprietor per location | — | — | Not specified | On window surface | — | Sec. 21-21(7), Sec. 21-23(g) |
| Community Service Sign | 4 ft | 16 sq ft | 4 ft | — | Not specified | — | — | Sec. 21-21(8) |

## Prohibited signs in Pembroke Park

- No sign shall be permitted except in accordance with the provisions of this article.
- Animated signs are not permitted.
- Sidewalk or sandwich signs are not permitted.
- Snipe signs are not permitted, with the exception of political signs.
- Banner signs, flags or pennants when used for advertising purposes are prohibited, except as provided in section 21-21.
- All signs that contain exposed lighting of any type or have the appearance of one of the prohibited types of light fixtures are prohibited.
- Permanent signs which are illuminated from outside the boundaries of the sign by visible lighting fixtures are not permitted.
- Roof signs are not permitted.
- Billboards are prohibited except as provided for in section 21-20(4).
- Advertising benches, people shelters or bus shelters are prohibited except by municipal contract.
- Box or cabinet signs are prohibited except as allowed by this article.
- Vehicle or trailer signs used on a given location or site in addition to or in lieu of a temporary or permanent sign permitted by this article, unless required by governmental agencies, are prohibited.
- Signs located on sides of buildings are prohibited unless the structure is located on a corner plot or is located more than 100 feet from the side of the plot line.
- Painted wall signs not conforming to section 21-23 are prohibited, except as permitted in Section 21-20(c)3.
- All abandoned signs, sign cabinets, poles, frames, structures and electrical fixtures are prohibited.
- Window signs, when illuminated, are prohibited except as permitted in section 21-20(3)(c).
- Tenant identification signs are prohibited except in the interior of shopping centers.
- Exposed neon tubes or bare bulb signs placed in geometric forms to outline structures, roofs, windows or doors in such a manner as to attract attention are prohibited except as permitted in section 21-20(7).
- Exterior display of goods (using arrangements that do not convey a message through characters, ornamentation, letters, symbols, logos, or pictures) is not permitted.
- Illuminated signs are not permitted or allowed in a window area.

## Signs exempt from permit in Pembroke Park

- Vehicle signs are exempt from all provisions except when used for advertising at a specific location or site in addition to or in lieu of a permitted permanent or temporary sign.
- Instructional signs providing instructions, located entirely on the property to which they pertain, which do not advertise a business and do not exceed two (2) square feet in area, including signs identifying restrooms, public telephones, walkways, and those of similar nature, are exempt from the provisions of this article.
- Flags, emblems, or insignia of any government entity are exempt, however, no more than one (1) of each government entity may be displayed at one time, with Flag Day, July 4th, and Memorial Day specifically exempt.
- Real estate signs are exempt from permit requirements, but subject to sign criteria and structural/safety requirements.
- Residential nameplates are exempt from permit requirements, but subject to sign criteria and structural/safety requirements.
- Church, synagogue and civic signs are exempt from permit requirements, but subject to sign criteria and structural/safety requirements.
- Paper window signs are exempt from permit requirements, but subject to sign criteria and structural/safety requirements.
- Political signs are exempt from permit requirements (and fee requirements), but subject to sign criteria and structural/safety requirements.
- Construction signs are exempt from permit requirements, but subject to sign criteria and structural/safety requirements.
- Public convenience signs identifying restrooms, public telephones, exits or the like are exempt from permit requirements, but subject to sign criteria and structural/safety requirements.
- Public utility signs identifying location of underground lines, high voltage areas or the like are exempt from permit requirements, but subject to sign criteria and structural/safety requirements.
- Flags, emblems, or insignias of the United States, State of Florida or Town of Pembroke Park are exempt from permit requirements, but subject to sign criteria and structural/safety requirements.
- Seasonal displays and decorations not advertising a product, service, or establishment are exempt from permit requirements, but subject to sign criteria and structural/safety requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Permit application for a sign requires submission of a plan or design showing area, sign face, height of letters, lettering style, colors, materials, lighting equipment (if any), and its position relative to the building and/or property line.
- All variance applications for signs must include all information required for a sign permit, and details of the requested variance and hardship.
- Project signs relating to real estate developments require conformance to an approved site plan or plat.
- Changes or alterations to approved existing signs must be submitted for review and pay a fee.
- All requests for sign variances must be filed, reviewed, and placed on the Commission agenda for hearing.
- Permit is required for construction, alteration, or maintenance of most signs; exempt signs do not need permits but must meet criteria and codes.
- Sign plan/design must include dimensions, area, face, lighting, plus location relative to building/property line for any permit.

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