# Sign Regulations in Plantation, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Plantation, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/plantation
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-21
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Plantation/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH22SIAD)

## At a glance

Plantation, Florida regulates 35 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Ground Sign - Single-Family Detached Dwelling (<50,000 sq ft or <75 ft from ROW)s in the Residential Districts (R) zoning district are capped at 5 feet tall and 1.5 square feet, with a 1 foot minimum; 1 ft per ft height over 7 ft setback (Sec. Sec. 22-43). Most commercial signs in Plantation require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 16 inches | 16 square feet | — |
| Residential Districts (R) | 8 | 5 feet | 18 square feet | — |
| Commercial Business Districts (B, B-1P, B-2L, B-2P, B-3P, B-4P, B-5P, B-6P, B-AM, B-HCS, B-PO, B-HC, B-FCC, B-AC), Industrial Districts (I), Office Districts (O) | 16 | Not above roofline unless on embellishment per Sec. 22-20(h) | Up to 200 square feet (varies: 60 sq ft for small frontage/single story; 100-200 sq ft for larger/multi-story) | — |
| Mixed-Use Districts (M) | 2 | 5 ft (0-2 lanes); 7 ft (3-5 lanes); 9 ft (6+ lanes) | 60 square feet per frontage | — |
| Community Facilities Districts (CF) | 3 | As per lanes Sec. 22-20(p); changeable copy on lower 1/2 | Up to 200 square feet | — |
| Utilities District (U) | 1 | 4 feet | 8 square feet | — |
| Parks and Open Space District (S) | 2 | 4 feet | 8 square feet | — |
| Planned Community Development Districts (PCD) | 2 | 5-9 feet per lanes or 5-7 ft for residential developments | Up to 200 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### Residential Districts (R)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign - Single-Family Detached Dwelling (<50,000 sq ft or <75 ft from ROW) | 5 feet | 1.5 square feet | — | 1 foot minimum; 1 ft per ft height over 7 ft | 1 | At frontage | — | Sec. 22-43 |
| Wall Sign - Single-Family Detached Dwelling (<50,000 sq ft or <75 ft from ROW) | — | 3 square feet | — | — | 1 | Front wall | — | Sec. 22-43 |
| Ground Sign - Single-Family Detached Dwelling (>50,000 sq ft or >75 ft from ROW) | 5 feet | 3 square feet | — | 1 foot minimum; 1 ft per ft height over 7 ft | 1 | Placed at frontage | — | Sec. 22-43 |
| Wall Sign - Single-Family Detached Dwelling (>50,000 sq ft or >75 ft from ROW) | — | 3 square feet | — | — | 1 | Front wall | — | Sec. 22-43 |
| Ground Sign - Dwelling Unit in Building with 2+ Units | 5 feet | 1.5 square feet | — | 1 foot minimum; 1 ft per ft height over 7 ft | 1 | Front | — | Sec. 22-43 |
| Wall Sign - Dwelling Unit in Building with 2+ Units | — | 3 square feet | — | — | 1 | Front wall | — | Sec. 22-43 |
| Ground Sign - Single-Family Residential Development (50+ Units) | 5 feet (not associated with entry feature or privacy wall); 7 feet (associated with entry feature or privacy wall) | 18 square feet | — | 1 foot minimum; 1 ft per ft height over 7 ft | 1 double-faced | At development entrance | — | Sec. 22-43 |
| Ground Sign - Multifamily Residential Development | 5 feet (not associated with entry feature or privacy wall); 7 feet (associated with entry feature or privacy wall) | 18 square feet | — | 1 foot minimum; 1 ft per ft height over 7 ft | 1 double-faced | At development entrance | — | Sec. 22-43 |

### Commercial Business Districts (B, B-1P, B-2L, B-2P, B-3P, B-4P, B-5P, B-6P, B-AM, B-HCS, B-PO, B-HC, B-FCC, B-AC), Industrial Districts (I), Office Districts (O)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign - Nonresidential Establishments | 5 ft (0-2 lanes); 7 ft (3-5 lanes); 9 ft (6+ lanes) per Sec. 22-20(p) | Up to 64 square feet per face | — | 1 ft for <=7 ft height; 1 ft per ft height over 7 ft per Sec. 22-20(q) | 1 or 2 depending on frontage/type (e.g., 1 for single up to 500 ft; 2 for multiple frontages >500 ft or multi-story max 2) | Fronting public right-of-way; one per vehicular entry for multi-story offices (max 2, 300 ft separation) | — | Sec. 22-30; Sec. 22-20 |
| Wall Sign (Front) - Nonresidential Establishments | Not above roofline unless on embellishment per Sec. 22-20(h) | Up to 200 square feet (varies: 60 sq ft for small frontage/single story; 100-200 sq ft for larger/multi-story) | — | — | 1 or 2 (e.g., 1 for most; 2 for multi-story >50k sq ft) | Front wall fronting public right-of-way | — | Sec. 22-30; Sec. 22-20 |
| Freestanding Sign - Car Dealership Option | 20 feet (primary); 9 feet (second) | 50 square feet per face (primary); 32 square feet (optional second) | — | 1 ft min + 6 inches per ft height | 1 primary; optional 1 second | On site | — | Sec. 22-31 |
| Ground Sign - Gasoline Service Station Option (2 Major Roadways) | As per lanes Sec. 22-20(p) | 36 square feet per sign (up to 6 sq ft for services offered) | — | General | 2 | Fronting major roadways (4+ lanes excl. turns) | — | Sec. 22-33 |
| Ground Sign - Gasoline Service Station Option (1 Roadway) | As per lanes | 40 square feet (up to 8 sq ft for services offered) | — | General | 1 | Fronting roadway | — | Sec. 22-33 |
| Ground Sign - Regional Mall Option | As per lanes | 64 square feet per face (Type C) | — | General | 1 per qualifying frontage | Per road frontage >70 ft ROW width | — | Sec. 22-34 |
| Ground Sign - Center Establishment Option | As per lanes | Up to 48 square feet per face | — | General | 1 per qualifying side | Per side fronting >=70 ft ROW; in building site or common area near access | — | Sec. 22-35 |
| Menu Board Sign - Drive-Thru Restaurant Option | 7 feet | 32 square feet | — | Per zoning district | Up to 2 | At drive-thru | — | Sec. 22-37 |

### Community Facilities Districts (CF)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign - Places of Worship or Educational Institution | As per lanes Sec. 22-20(p); changeable copy on lower 1/2 | Up to 64 square feet per face | — | General | 1 per vehicular entry fronting ROW; max 2 with 300 ft separation | Fronting public right-of-way | — | Sec. 22-36 |
| Wall Sign (Front) - Places of Worship or Educational Institution | Not above roofline | Up to 200 square feet | — | — | 1 | Front wall fronting ROW | — | Sec. 22-36 |
| Ground Sign - Secondary Use (e.g., Parochial School with Worship) | As per lanes | 16 square feet | — | General | 1 | On property with mixed uses | — | Sec. 22-36 |

## Prohibited signs in Plantation

- No off-premises permanent signs except for transit signs and traffic signs.
- No roof or mansard permanent signs.
- No permanent signs that emit any distracting sound as part of an advertising message.
- No permanent signs with illumination that blinds or dazzles travelers, including blinking or flashing lights.
- No super graphics on permanent signs.
- No permanent signs painted directly on the surface of a building or on a flat affixed surface.
- No pennants, banners, flags, whirlers, streamers, wheels, propellers, bunting, balloons, or other attention-attracting devices on permanent signs (except allowed flags).
- No strip lighting outlining roofs or building parts on permanent signs.
- No pole signs except for traffic signs per M.U.T.C.D. Standards.
- No box cabinet signs except on ground signs for permanent signs.
- No off-premises temporary signs.
- No roof or mansard temporary signs.
- No temporary signs that emit distracting sounds.
- No temporary signs with blinding, dazzling, blinking, or flashing lights.
- No super graphics on temporary signs.
- No temporary signs painted directly on building surfaces.
- No pennants, banners (except allowed transitory), flags (except allowed), whirlers, streamers, balloons, or similar devices on temporary signs.
- No sandwich signs.
- No snipe signs.
- No portable or mobile signs except as allowed on operating vehicles under specific conditions.
- No signs extending into, above, or anchored in public right-of-way except traffic and transit signs.
- No signs obstructing ingress/egress, doors, windows, or fire escapes.
- No signs in sight line setbacks or obstructing visibility at entrances and intersections.
- No signs within utility easements without consent or in parking spaces/driveways.
- No telephone numbers on permanent signs.
- Adult entertainment signs limited to name and 'Adults Only'; no more than two exterior signs, one off-limits to minors.

## Signs exempt from permit in Plantation

- Traffic signs erected in accordance with M.U.T.C.D. Standards are exempt from permit requirements and certain dimensional, setback, and construction standards.
- Transit signs are exempt from certain right-of-way and off-premises prohibitions.
- Flags are allowed up to two for properties with ≤150 feet frontage or four for >150 feet, with height limits (≤50 feet nonresidential, ≤30 feet residential), flag size ≤30% pole height vertically and ≤50% horizontally; not mounted above roofline if on building.
- Banners and flags are exempt from the definition of animated signs.
- Noncommercial messages may be substituted on any allowed permanent or temporary sign without additional permit, occupying full or partial face; inherently on-premises.
- Places of worship and public/private educational institutions exempt from permit fees for permanent signs.
- Government traffic signs, warning, information, or directional signs in public rights-of-way or on public property are allowed without general sign restrictions.
- Roadside memorials installed by city personnel in specified locations and formats are allowed as traffic signs.
- Window neon signs up to 10% of glazed area (non-flashing) and other window signage up to 20% cumulative, for business-zoned properties.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Properties with more than one permanent sign must submit a sign package ensuring uniform sign attributes (style, materials, colors, fonts, etc.) for all permanent signs on the property; future signs conform to first approved if no package submitted.
- Sign permit applications require an inventory of all existing signs on the property, including size, color, location, text details (previous inventory allowable if updated within 30 days).
- Sign special exceptions (variance-like) required if permanent sign permit denied for noncompliance; application to city governing body within 30 business days of denial, with site-specific justification; not available for off-premises or temporary signs except post-emergency.
- Administrative adjustments (limited special exceptions) may be approved by director of planning, zoning, and economic development pursuant to section 27-52.
- For center establishments, regional malls, and similar multi-occupant developments, elective provisions may require unified signage plans under common control documents, with principal/secondary message allocations.
- Golf courses and primary residential corridor signs require compliance with specific design packages on file with city clerk, treated as master plans; permit required, other ground signs removed.

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

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