# Sign Regulations in Port Saint Lucie, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Port Saint Lucie, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/port-saint-lucie
- **Data last verified:** 2026-04-27
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/fl/port_st._lucie/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITXVLAUS_CH155SICO)

## At a glance

Port Saint Lucie, Florida regulates 120 sign types across 25 zoning districts. Freestanding Monument Sign (< 3 acres)s in the I zoning district are capped at 10 ft tall and 32 sq ft per sign face, with a Min 10 ft from property lines setback (Sec. Sec. 155.08(G); Table I(B) '< 3 acres'; Sec. 155.08(D),(X); Sec. 155.06(F)). Most commercial signs in Port Saint Lucie require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (25 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | Flagpole max 35 ft; flag length no more than 1/4 of pole length (e.g., 20-ft pole: 3x5 ft flag; 35-ft pole: 5x8 ft flag) | Max 40 sq ft per flag | — |
| GU | 10 | 20 ft | 200 sq ft per sign | — |
| RE | 6 | 17 ft | Up to 45 sq ft of sign area | — |
| RS-1 | 6 | 17 ft | Up to 45 sq ft | — |
| RS-2 | 6 | 17 ft | Up to 45 sq ft | — |
| RS-3 | 6 | 17 ft | Up to 45 sq ft | — |
| RM-5 | 6 | 20 ft | 32 sq ft aggregated per site | — |
| RM-8 | 6 | 20 ft | 32 sq ft aggregated per site | — |
| RM-11 | 8 | 20 ft (must be below the deck line; no sign above roof/deck line) | 45 sq ft (max) | — |
| RM-15 | 8 | 20 ft (must be below the deck line; no sign above roof/deck line) | 45 sq ft (max) | — |
| RMH | 4 | 10 ft | 32 sq ft (single) or two signs at 16 sq ft each | — |
| OSR | 2 | 10 ft | 32 sq ft (under 5 acres); 60 sq ft (5+ acres) | — |
| OSC | 2 | 10 ft | 32 sq ft (under 5 acres); 60 sq ft (5+ acres) | — |
| I | 15 | 20 ft | Up to 800 sq ft (per formula and cap) | — |
| P | 13 | 20 ft | Up to 800 sq ft (per formula and cap) | — |
| CN | 16 | 20 ft | Up to 800 sq ft (per formula and cap) | — |
| General Commercial Zoning District (CG) | 24 | 20 ft | Up to 800 sq ft (per formula) | — |
| Highway Commercial Zoning District (CH) | 21 | 20 ft | Up to 800 sq ft | — |
| Service Commercial Zoning District (CS) | 20 | 20 ft | Up to 800 sq ft | — |
| Warehouse Industrial Zoning District (WI) | 18 | 20 ft | Up to 800 sq ft | — |
| Industrial Zoning District (IN) | 19 | 20 ft | Up to 800 sq ft | — |
| Utility Zoning District (U) | 17 | 20 ft | Up to 800 sq ft | — |
| Planned Unit Development Zoning District (PUD) | 18 | 20 ft | Up to 800 sq ft | — |
| Master Planned Unit Development Zoning District (MPUD) | 18 | 20 ft | Up to 800 sq ft | — |
| LMD | 24 | 20 ft | Up to 800 sq ft per tenant frontage under this category | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 25 zones)

### I

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (< 3 acres) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | Min 10 ft from property lines | Baseline 1 per street frontage; +1 on primary frontage if >240 ft of primary frontage | On-site, shown on approved site plan | — | Sec. 155.08(G); Table I(B) '< 3 acres'; Sec. 155.08(D),(X); Sec. 155.06(F) |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (3–4.9 acres) | 10 ft | 60 sq ft per sign face | — | 10 ft min | 1 per street frontage (+1 on primary frontage if >240 ft) | Per site plan | — | Sec. 155.08(H); Table I(B) '3—4.9 acres' |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (5–9.9 acres) | 10 ft | 100 sq ft per sign face | — | 10 ft min | 1 per street frontage (+1 on primary frontage if >240 ft) | Per site plan | — | Sec. 155.08(H); Table I(B) '5—9.9 acres' |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (10–19.9 acres) | 15 ft | 150 sq ft per sign face | — | 10 ft min | 1 per street frontage (+1 on primary frontage if >240 ft) | Per approved site plan | — | Sec. 155.08(H); Table I(B) '10—19.9 acres' |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (20 acres and greater) | 20 ft | 200 sq ft per sign face | — | 10 ft min | 1 per street frontage (+1 on primary frontage if >240 ft) | Per approved site plan | — | Sec. 155.08(H); Table I(B) '20 and greater acres' |
| Facade/Wall Sign — Institutional Buildings (< 10,000 sq ft building) | Below the deck line; no signs above roof/deck line; no above 2nd floor except building identification signs | Up to 200 sq ft (per formula) | — | — | 1 per business facade/section | On building facade; must fit architecture; consistent with building colors/materials | — | Sec. 155.08(E)(2)(a); Table I(D); Sec. 155.08(E)(1),(K); Sec. 155.06(F),(H) |
| Facade/Wall Sign — Institutional Buildings (10,000–25,000 sq ft building) | Below deck line; no above 2nd floor except building identification | Up to 400 sq ft (per formula and cap) | — | — | 1 per business facade/section | On building facade | — | Sec. 155.08(E)(2)(b); Table I(D); Sec. 155.08(E)(1),(K) |
| Electronic Message Board Portion (Institutional Freestanding Sign) | Within overall freestanding sign height for site acreage | Up to 20 sq ft (of the permitted freestanding sign area) | — | As freestanding sign; plus 100 ft from side property line abutting ROW for EM sign portions | Included within permitted freestanding signs | Within freestanding institutional monument sign; must be perpendicular to ROW and may not face residentially zoned property; at least 100 ft from any side property line abutting a ROW | — | Sec. 155.08(I)(1)–(6) |

### General Commercial Zoning District (CG)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (< 3 acres) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft per sign (and 32 sq ft cumulative per Table I.B for <3 acres) | — | — | — | On private property; one per street frontage; may add one additional on primary frontage if primary frontage exceeds 240 linear feet; additional one per additional street frontage on multi-frontage sites | — | Sec. 155.08(D)(1), (G), (H); Sec. 155.06(F); Sec. 155.08(X); Table I.B |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (3.0 – 4.9 acres) | 10 ft | 60 sq ft per sign | — | — | — | One per street frontage; on primary frontage one additional sign allowed if primary frontage exceeds 240 linear feet; additional one per additional street frontage on multi-frontage sites | — | Sec. 155.08(D)(1), (H); Table I.B; Sec. 155.06(F) |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (5.0 – 9.9 acres) | 10 ft | 100 sq ft per sign | — | — | — | One per street frontage; on primary frontage one additional sign allowed if primary frontage exceeds 240 linear feet; additional one per additional street frontage | — | Sec. 155.08(D)(1), (H); Table I.B |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (10.0 – 19.9 acres) | 15 ft | 150 sq ft per sign | — | — | — | One per street frontage; on primary frontage one additional sign allowed if primary frontage exceeds 240 linear feet; additional one per additional street frontage | — | Sec. 155.08(D)(1), (H); Table I.B |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (≥ 20 acres) | 20 ft | 200 sq ft per sign | — | — | — | One per street frontage; on primary frontage one additional sign allowed if primary frontage exceeds 240 linear feet; additional one per additional street frontage | — | Sec. 155.08(D)(1), (H); Table I.B |
| Facade/Wall Sign (Building < 10,000 sq ft) | Must be below the deck line; not above roofline; not above 2nd floor for general building sign limits | Up to 200 sq ft (per formula) | — | — | — | On building facade below deck line; not above roof; rear identification sign allowed up to 4 sq ft when rear parking exists | — | Sec. 155.08(E)(2)(a); Table I.D; Sec. 155.08(E)(1), (K), (Y) |
| Facade/Wall Sign (Building 10,000 – 25,000 sq ft) | Below deck line; not above roof; general building sign height limits apply | Up to 400 sq ft (per formula) | — | — | — | On facade below deck line | — | Sec. 155.08(E)(2)(b); Table I.D; Sec. 155.08(E)(1) |
| Facade/Wall Sign (Building ≥ 25,000 sq ft) | Below deck line; not above roof | Up to 800 sq ft (per formula) | — | — | — | On facade below deck line | — | Sec. 155.08(E)(2)(c); Table I.D; Sec. 155.08(E)(1) |

### LMD

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Under 5 acres) | 10 ft | Aggregated size: 32 sq ft (total for all temporary signs on the site) | — | Minimum 10 ft from property line (LMD) | — | On private property only; minimum setback 10 ft from any property line | — | Sec. 155.07(A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F); Table I(F) Temporary Signs (LMD row) |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (< 3 acres) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft per sign; cumulative 32 sq ft | — | Minimum 10 ft from property lines; must also meet all applicable visibility and utility clear zone rules | One freestanding sign per street frontage; plus one additional 32 sq ft sign on the primary frontage if the site has over 240 linear feet of primary street frontage; if two are allowed on the primary frontage, they may be consolidated into one sign not exceeding the lesser of 60 sq ft or 1 sq ft per 5 linear feet of frontage; sites with multiple street frontages may erect one additional sign per street frontage | On private property, location shown on an approved site plan; must be a ground-mounted monument sign (pole signs prohibited) | — | Sec. 155.08(D), 155.08(G); Table I(B) (< 3 acres row); Sec. 155.06(F), 155.08(X) |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (3.0 – 4.9 acres) | 10 ft | 60 sq ft per sign | — | Minimum 10 ft from property lines | One freestanding sign per street frontage; one additional sign on the primary frontage if over 240 linear feet of primary street frontage; sites with multiple street frontages may erect one additional sign per street frontage | On private property, location shown on an approved site plan; must be a ground-mounted monument sign | — | Sec. 155.08(D), 155.08(H); Table I(B) (3—4.9 acres row); Sec. 155.06(F), 155.08(X) |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (5.0 – 9.9 acres) | 10 ft | 100 sq ft per sign | — | Minimum 10 ft from property lines | One freestanding sign per street frontage; one additional sign on the primary frontage if over 240 linear feet of primary street frontage; sites with multiple street frontages may erect one additional sign per street frontage | On private property, location shown on an approved site plan; must be a ground-mounted monument sign | — | Sec. 155.08(D), 155.08(H); Table I(B) (5—9.9 acres row); Sec. 155.06(F), 155.08(X) |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (10.0 – 19.9 acres) | 15 ft | 150 sq ft per sign | — | Minimum 10 ft from property lines | One freestanding sign per street frontage; one additional sign on the primary frontage if over 240 linear feet of primary street frontage; sites with multiple street frontages may erect one additional sign per street frontage | On private property, location shown on an approved site plan; must be a ground-mounted monument sign | — | Sec. 155.08(D), 155.08(H); Table I(B) (10—19.9 acres row); Sec. 155.06(F), 155.08(X) |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (20.0 acres and greater) | 20 ft | 200 sq ft per sign | — | Minimum 10 ft from property lines | One freestanding sign per street frontage; one additional sign on the primary frontage if over 240 linear feet of primary street frontage; sites with multiple street frontages may erect one additional sign per street frontage | On private property, location shown on an approved site plan; must be a ground-mounted monument sign | — | Sec. 155.08(D), 155.08(H); Table I(B) (20 and greater acres row); Sec. 155.06(F), 155.08(X) |
| Gas Service Facility — Price Sign (as part of freestanding sign) | Per freestanding sign height limits for the site size category | Up to 20 sq ft for price component when part of the site's permitted freestanding sign | — | Per freestanding sign setbacks | Price panel within the allowed freestanding sign(s); plus one additional sign on a second frontage if applicable | Integrated into permitted freestanding (monument) sign; additional 8 sq ft informational signs at each island | — | Sec. 155.08(M) |
| Multiple Family Residential Identification — > 10 units/lots & 3+ acres (Freestanding or Facade) | 10 ft (freestanding); facade placement below deck line | 32 sq ft per sign | — | 10 ft from property lines (freestanding) | 1 per street frontage (multifamily/subdivision); Subdivision entrance: either one 32 sq ft sign or two 16 sq ft signs (one on each side) | At project entrances and street frontages | — | Sec. 155.08(A)(2), (3); Table I(A) |

## Prohibited signs in Port Saint Lucie

- Anything not addressed in the sign code is prohibited unless specifically addressed in an approved Master Sign Program (Sec. 155.03).
- Signs that falsely simulate emergency vehicles, traffic control devices, or official public signs (Sec. 155.05(A)).
- Snipe signs, stick‑in signs in landscaping, sandwich signs, and add‑on signs unless specifically allowed elsewhere in the chapter (Sec. 155.05(B)).
- Signs found to be structurally unsafe or a hazard to public safety or welfare, including fire hazards (Sec. 155.05(C)).
- Signs that obstruct any motorist’s view of a street or intersection (Sec. 155.05(D)).
- Abandoned signs (Sec. 155.05(E)).
- A series of two or more freestanding signs intended to be read together to form a single message (Sec. 155.05(F)).
- Flashing signs, including moving lights and digital signs, except as specifically permitted (e.g., time and temperature signs and certain institutional electronic message boards) (Sec. 155.05(G), 155.06(F)(7), 155.08(I)).
- Animated signs, including balloons, discs, streamers, and similar eye‑catchers, except public signs, changeable copy signs, or variable message boards as allowed (Sec. 155.05(H)).
- Signs that obstruct any fire escape, window, door, or other opening used for ingress/egress (Sec. 155.05(I)).
- Signs that interfere with openings required for ventilation (Sec. 155.05(J)).
- Trailer signs (Sec. 155.05(K)).
- Off‑premises signs, except as provided in Sec. 155.07 (Sec. 155.05(L)).
- Any temporary sign in violation of the chapter (Sec. 155.05(M)).
- Banners and flags that do not meet the chapter’s special requirements (Sec. 155.05(N)).
- Vehicle signs used to advertise at a site in addition to or in lieu of a permitted sign; panels added to vehicle bodies; painted or magnetic signs are allowed only when applied flush and exempt (Sec. 155.05(O)).
- Roof signs, except allowable mansard roof signs and approved religious symbols integral to a steeple or similar component (Sec. 155.05(P)).
- Projecting signs, except where specifically allowed in Sec. 155.08 (Sec. 155.05(Q)).
- Any sign placed without a required permit after the effective date (Sec. 155.05(R)).
- Any sign violating the General Sign Regulations in Sec. 155.06 unless brought into conformity (Sec. 155.05(S)).
- Portable signs, except as specifically authorized in the chapter (Sec. 155.05(T)).
- Portable toilet or trash receptacle signs advertising any business other than the provider (Sec. 155.05(U)).
- Any sign placed or erected on or over any city property road right‑of‑way or in/on the median, except as specifically authorized (Sec. 155.05(V)).
- Signs displaying lewd, lascivious, obscene, indecent, or immoral content (Sec. 155.05(W)).
- Bench signs (Sec. 155.05(X)).
- Tethered inflatable signs (balloons) except in conjunction with a special event permit (Sec. 155.05(Y)).
- Signs placed in required site landscaping areas or attached to any tree, shrub, or plantings to advertise on‑site businesses, products, or services (Sec. 155.05(Z)).
- Signs attached to or placed upon any utility pole, street light, sidewalk curb, fire hydrant, bridge, or other public property, including swales, medians, or public rights‑of‑way, unless specifically authorized (Sec. 155.05(AA)).
- Posters or advertising signs placed on buildings, added to freestanding signs, or placed on poles, dumpsters, gas pumps and islands, or stacks of product stored outside buildings (Sec. 155.05(BB)).
- Permanent “come‑on” signs such as “Sale Today!” (Sec. 155.05(CC)).
- Billboards, except as allowed under Sec. 155.08(S) and related zoning code sections (Sec. 155.05(DD)).
- Signs placed where they interfere with or obstruct free and clear vision for pedestrians or vehicles (Sec. 155.06(D)).
- Signs within eight feet of electric utility poles or lines or otherwise violating the National Electric Safety Code (Sec. 155.06(E)).
- Illumination of temporary signs and illumination of any sign contrary to Sec. 155.06(F) (e.g., directing light at motorists or neighboring properties) (Secs. 155.06(F), 155.07(E)).

## Signs exempt from permit in Port Saint Lucie

- Public Signs: All public signs are regulated by the appropriate department; the sign code does not apply and no permits are required (Sec. 155.01(E)).
- Change of copy on a changeable copy sign does not require a permit (Sec. 155.03(C)).
- Change in a tenant panel on an existing permitted sign does not require a permit (Sec. 155.03(C)).
- Any facade sign allowed by code that is 4 square feet or smaller is exempt from permitting (Sec. 155.04(B)(1)).
- Traffic regulatory and public directional signs installed by authorized government agents are exempt from permitting (must meet MUTCD standards) (Sec. 155.04(B)(2)).
- Permanent instructional signs at access points: one per ingress/egress (size/height limits; WI/IN zones may have two) are exempt from permitting (Sec. 155.04(B)(3)).
- Temporary signs are exempt from permitting but must follow all chapter regulations and have owner consent (Sec. 155.04(B)(4)).
- Noncommercial flags: up to two per complex/site with size and pole‑height limits; no commercial use (Sec. 155.04(B)(5)).
- Non‑commercial decorative art integral to a building that contains no letters, logos, trademarks, moving parts, merchandise display, or illumination is exempt from permitting (Sec. 155.04(B)(6)).
- Credit card decals/emblems within size limits do not count toward facade sign area and are exempt from permitting (Sec. 155.04(B)(7)).
- Vehicle tow‑away signs required by Florida Statutes within size limits are exempt from permitting (Sec. 155.04(B)(8)).
- A single corporate flag meeting location, pole height, and site‑occupancy conditions is exempt from permitting (Sec. 155.04(B)(9)).
- Vehicle signs are exempt except when used to advertise at a site in addition to or instead of a permitted sign (Sec. 155.04(B)(10)).
- Posted signs (e.g., no trespassing, no parking) within size/spacing/height limits are exempt from permitting (Sec. 155.04(B)(11)).
- Design award or historic commemorative signs are exempt from permitting (Sec. 155.04(B)(12)).
- Changing sign panels on an existing permitted freestanding sign or on lightbox‑frame facade signs is exempt from permitting if the structure is conforming and framing is not altered (Sec. 155.04(B)(14)).
- Gasoline pump apron and skirt signage must follow the chapter but are exempt from permitting (Sec. 155.04(B)(15)).
- Public, private, and parochial school signs are exempt from permitting (private/parochial must follow chapter regulations) (Sec. 155.04(B)(16)).
- Model home feather flags (subject to chapter regulations) are exempt from permitting (Sec. 155.04(B)(17)).
- Window signs covering no more than 40% of any window/door surface (20% for convenience stores by state law) are exempt from permitting (Sec. 155.04(B)(18)).
- ATM machine apron and skirt signage under 3 feet in height (subject to chapter regulations) is exempt from permitting (Sec. 155.04(B)(19)).
- Projecting blade signs meeting strict size, location, clearance, and projection limits are exempt from permitting (Sec. 155.04(B)(20)).

## Full detail

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