# Sign Regulations in Redington Shores, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Redington Shores, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/redington-shores
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Redington_Shores/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIIGELE_CH51ADUS_S51-10EXPOSI)

## At a glance

Redington Shores, Florida regulates 25 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Pole/Freestanding Signs in the CTF Commercial tourist facilities (CTF), C-NR General commercial (C-NR), ROR-15 Residential/office/retail (ROR-15) zoning district are capped at 15 ft for single-story; 21 ft for multi-story tall and 16 ft wide, with a Min 10 ft from right-of-way setback (Sec. Sec. 90-112(H), (K)). Most commercial signs in Redington Shores require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RS-7 Low-density residential (RS-7), RS-10 Medium/low-density residential (RS-10), RD-15 Medium-density duplex residential (RD-15) | 6 | — | 6 sq ft | — |
| RM-15 Medium/high-density multiresidential (RM-15), ROR-15 Residential/office/retail (ROR-15), PUD Planned unit development (PUD) | 8 | — | 24 sq ft | — |
| CTF Commercial tourist facilities (CTF), C-NR General commercial (C-NR), ROR-15 Residential/office/retail (ROR-15) | 12 | 48 in | 96 sq ft (total) | — |
| PP Outdoor recreation/public open space (PP), PI Public/semipublic institutional (PI) | 2 | — | 20 sq ft | — |
| GBO Gulf Boulevard Overlay District (GBO) | 8 | 30 inches (2.5 ft) | 30 inches height x 8 ft length (20 sq ft) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | 4 ft | 4 ft H x 8 ft W | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### RM-15 Medium/high-density multiresidential (RM-15), ROR-15 Residential/office/retail (ROR-15), PUD Planned unit development (PUD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Attached to building | — | Sec. 90-112(C), (D) |
| Sale or Rental Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property | — | Sec. 90-112(C), (D), (O)(2) |
| Individual Name and/or Street Number Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | Up to 2 per property | On property | — | Sec. 90-112(C), (D) |
| No Trespassing / Private Property Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On property | — | Sec. 90-112(C), (D) |
| Construction Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property during construction | — | Sec. 90-112(C), (D) |
| Political Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Not within public right-of-way | — | Sec. 90-112(N) |
| Institutional Name Sign (less than 20 dwelling units/lots <100' frontage) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | 1 per property, on property | — | Sec. 90-112(D) |
| Institutional Name Sign (20+ units/lots 100'+ frontage) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | Up to 2 per property | Up to 2 per property, on property | — | Sec. 90-112(D) |

### CTF Commercial tourist facilities (CTF), C-NR General commercial (C-NR), ROR-15 Residential/office/retail (ROR-15)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Attached to building | — | Sec. 90-112(C), (E) |
| Sale or Rental Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property | — | Sec. 90-112(C), (E), (O)(2) |
| Institution/Business Sign (businesses with up to 50' frontage) | — | 40 sq ft (total) | 20 sq ft (max individual sign) | — | Up to 2 per business if under 50' frontage | On property; can be wall, canopy/marquee, or window sign. One sign per street frontage. | — | Sec. 90-112(E)(2), (J)(2) |
| Institution/Business Sign (businesses with 51-100' frontage) | — | 60 sq ft (total) | 32 sq ft (max individual sign) | — | Up to 3 signs per business if between 51-125' frontage | On property; can be wall, canopy/marquee, or window sign. One sign per street frontage. | — | Sec. 90-112(E)(2), (J)(2) |
| Institution/Business Sign (businesses with 101-125' frontage) | — | 90 sq ft (total) | 40 sq ft (max individual sign) | — | Up to 3 signs per business if between 101-125' frontage | On property; can be wall, canopy/marquee, or window sign. One sign per street frontage. | — | Sec. 90-112(E)(2), (J)(2) |
| Institution/Business Sign (businesses with over 125' frontage) | — | 96 sq ft (total) | 48 sq ft (max individual sign) | — | Up to 4 signs per business if over 125' frontage | On property; can be wall, canopy/marquee, or window sign. One sign per street frontage. | — | Sec. 90-112(E)(2), (J)(2) |
| Pole/Freestanding Sign | 15 ft for single-story; 21 ft for multi-story | — | 16 ft | Min 10 ft from right-of-way | 1 per property | Min 10 ft from right-of-way | — | Sec. 90-112(H), (K) |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 48 in | — | 30 in | — | 1 per business | Not in public right-of-way, not in a parking space or drive aisle; placed at least 10 ft from another sandwich board sign | — | Sec. 90-112(E)(3) |

### GBO Gulf Boulevard Overlay District (GBO)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Auto-oriented Wall Sign | 30 inches (2.5 ft) | 30 inches height x 8 ft length (20 sq ft) | 8 ft (96 inches) | — | 1 per business per orientation (auto, pedestrian) | Affixed above the primary facade of the designated commercial use | — | Sec. 90-112(Q)(2)(a)-(d) |
| Auto-oriented Vertical Blade Sign | 8 ft | — | 15 inches | — | Varies, see additional_requirements | Affixed to primary facade above the designated commercial use | — | Sec. 90-112(Q)(2)(g) |
| Auto-oriented Canopy Sign | 6 inches | — | 10 ft | — | 1 per business per canopy | Affixed to canopy/awning in front of commercial use | — | Sec. 90-112(Q)(2)(f) |
| Auto-oriented Window Sign | 30 inches | Up to 25% of window glass area | 8 ft | — | Aggregate as single sign for max area | Within windows of designated use | — | Sec. 90-112(Q)(2)(d), (e) |
| Pedestrian-oriented Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per business | Affixed to wall of structure in front of designated commercial use | — | Sec. 90-112(Q)(3)(a) |
| Pedestrian-oriented Horizontal Blade Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per business | Hanging overhead within arcades/porches or mounted to building via projecting bracket | — | Sec. 90-112(Q)(3)(b) |
| Pedestrian-oriented Window Sign | — | — | — | — | Aggregate with other windows signs/area | Within window of designated use; neon lighting allowed | — | Sec. 90-112(Q)(3)(c) |
| Noncommercial Building Identification Sign | 30 inches (wall)/8 ft (blade) | 30 inches x 8 ft (wall sign) or 8 ft x 15 in (vertical blade) | 8 ft (wall)/15 inches (blade) | — | 1 per building | Wall or vertical blade | — | Sec. 90-112(Q)(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Redington Shores

- Animated or flashing light signs of such size, intensity of lighting or degree of animation as to present a garish appearance or to constitute a traffic hazard by diverting motorists' attention.
- Billboards.
- Off-premises signs.
- Banner signs.
- Portable signs, except for sandwich board signs in the C-NR, ROR-15 and CTF zoning districts.
- Roof signs (where the location of an existing structure makes the placement of other signs not feasible, variances may be granted for the construction of roof and/or projecting signs).
- Projecting signs.
- Swinging signs.
- No sign will employ words, shapes or colors which might be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.
- No sign advertising products, services or places other than those located on the premises may be erected except upon approval by the board of commissioners.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained so as to prevent free ingress or egress through any door, window or fire escape or to prevent access from one part of a roof to any other part.
- No sign of any kind shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- No sign or supporting structure shall be erected so as to obstruct free and clear vision at street and driveway intersections.
- No sign may be painted, posted, nailed or otherwise affixed to any part of sidewalks, curbs, pavements, trees, lampposts, utility poles, hydrants, bridges, etc., within the limits of any public right-of-way.
- No sign advertising false or misleading information.
- All signs and surrounding premises shall be maintained in good condition by the owner.
- No sign shall cause interference with radio or television receivers.
- Illuminated tubing or strings of lights around open sale areas, on fences or on other property or building edges are not permitted.
- No political signs of any nature may be placed within the limits of any public right-of-way or on any public place.
- No electrical sign shall be maintained which causes interference with radio or television receivers.
- No sign shall swing, rotate, twirl or contain any moving parts.
- No sandwich board sign shall contain foil, mirrors, bare metal or other reflective materials which could create hazardous conditions to motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians.
- No sandwich board sign shall swing, rotate, twirl or contain any moving parts.
- Sandwich board signs shall not contain lights of any kind.
- Sandwich board signs may only be used during business open hours and must be removed at the close of business or in the event of high wind conditions.
- No sign may project beyond the property line.
- Freestanding signs are not permitted closer than ten feet to the legal right-of-way of the road, unless a variance is granted.

## Signs exempt from permit in Redington Shores

- Sandwich board signs are permitted in the C-NR, ROR-15 and CTF zoning districts with limitations.
- All sandwich board signs require annual permits issued by the town clerk.
- Small temporary window signs (restaurant menus, 'open' and 'closed' signs, daily specials, etc.) less than ten square feet in aggregate may be posted without permit.
- National flags and state flags on poles are permitted in the same manner as pole signs.
- In calculating maximum sign area allowances, only one side of double-faced signs will be considered.
- Parking and directional signs will not count as part of the allowable total.
- The area of a canopy/marquee sign is considered to be only the actual sign area and not the overall canopy/marquee area.
- Signage utilized by the Town of Redington Shores for special events shall be exempt from all provisions of this section.
- Except for prohibited signs, previously approved signs in place prior to enactment of this part 2 and not in conformance thereto may continue in place if properly maintained without meeting the requirements of this article. Any replacement sign must meet the provisions of this article.
- Political signs for qualified candidates are allowed for any candidate and may be displayed in the nonresidential districts in the town.
- Governmental signage and governmental sign posts in the right-of-way are exempt from sight visibility triangle standards.
- Fire hydrants, benches, and traffic control devices in the right-of-way are exempt from sight visibility triangle standards.
- Utility poles and one utility transmission or control device in the right-of-way are exempt from sight visibility triangle standards.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs six square feet or more in area require permits issued by the building department.
- Plans for the construction or alteration of signs must be submitted to the building department for approval.
- All signs must meet the design, coloring and wording shown in plans submitted in accordance with section 90-2.
- Erection and construction of signs shall conform to the Florida Building Code.
- Mandatory site plan review is required for all applications for new construction or substantial improvement, other than single-family detached houses and duplex units east of Gulf Boulevard; this includes review of signage as part of the site plan.
- In the Gulf Boulevard Overlay District, all signs shall be placed in accordance with the standards contained in the urban design guidelines.
- Outside of the Gulf Boulevard Overlay District, signs shall be placed in accordance with the standards in section 90-112.
- Within the Gulf Boulevard Overlay District, all signs must be designed concurrently and coherently with the facade or shopfront with which it is to be associated, sharing overall composition, material and color.
- For site plan review, signage is part of the review application and may be subject to conditions or modifications stipulated by the planning and zoning board or town commission as part of site plan approval.
- For variances from sign standards (such as roof and projecting signs), variances may be granted by the appropriate process (special magistrate or governing body meeting).

## Full detail

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