# Sign Regulations in Sebring, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Sebring, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/sebring
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Sebring/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH17SI)

## At a glance

Sebring, Florida regulates 18 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Ground/Monument/Wide-base)s in the Residential zoned districts, Residential districts, RP zoning district zoning district are capped at 6 feet tall and 32 square feet for sign face; up to 50 sq ft including mounting/support structures, with a As general regulation (see Sec. 17-6.3) setback (Sec. Sec. 17-10.1(1)). Most commercial signs in Sebring require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | 6 feet in residential districts; 8 feet in nonresidential districts | 32 square feet aggregate per parcel; 64 sq ft aggregate for parcels > 1 acre/multiple tenants | — |
| Residential zoned districts, Residential districts, RP zoning district | 2 | Not to exceed maximum district height; can increase to 96 sq ft if >50 units AND setback at least 200 ft | 32 square feet for sign face; up to 50 sq ft including mounting/support structures | — |
| Nonresidential zoned districts, Nonresidential districts, Commercial zoning districts, Commercial and industrial zoning districts, Industrial zoned districts, Public zoning district | 8 | Not to project more than 25 ft above crown of road or ground, whichever higher | Max 300 sq ft per sign (public: max 32 sq ft per entrance when abutting commercial/public) | — |
| Mixed-use developments | 2 | 6 feet | 32 sq ft for face, 50 sq ft including mounting/support | — |
| CRA district (Community Redevelopment Agency District), Historic district, Locally designated historic properties | 9 | 48 inches | 300 sq ft | — |
| Design review area | 1 | — | — | — |
| R-3P zoning district | 2 | 6 feet | 32 sq ft for face, 50 sq ft including mounting/support | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Residential zoned districts, Residential districts, RP zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Ground/Monument/Wide-base) | 6 feet | 32 square feet for sign face; up to 50 sq ft including mounting/support structures | — | As general regulation (see Sec. 17-6.3) | 1 per main entrance | One per main entrance on a public right-of-way | — | Sec. 17-10.1(1) |
| Wall Sign | Not to exceed maximum district height; can increase to 96 sq ft if >50 units AND setback at least 200 ft | 32 square feet | — | — | — | On building wall | — | Sec. 17-10.1(2) |

### Nonresidential zoned districts, Nonresidential districts, Commercial zoning districts, Commercial and industrial zoning districts, Industrial zoned districts, Public zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | Not to project more than 25 ft above crown of road or ground, whichever higher | Max 300 sq ft per sign (public: max 32 sq ft per entrance when abutting commercial/public) | — | See Sec. 17-6.3; general: min 8 ft from powerline, outside clear visibility triangle | 1 per road frontage (or 2 at intersection, if each oriented to different street) | On-premises, per road frontage; public zone abutting commercial/public only | — | Sec. 17-10.2(a) |
| Wall/Fascia Sign (Single Use) | Not above roofline or exterior wall | 300 sq ft per business (total) | — | — | 1 per business per public street frontage | On wall/fascia; visible and readable from street | — | Sec. 17-10.2(b)(1) |
| Wall/Fascia Sign (Shopping Centers/Multi-Use >2 acres) | — | — | — | — | 1 per business | On wall/fascia facing street; each tenant | — | Sec. 17-10.2(b)(2) |
| Wall Sign (Rear Wall) | — | 32 sq ft per rear wall | — | — | 1 per rear wall abutting street/alley | On rear wall abutting street/alley | — | Sec. 17-10.2(b)(3) |
| Under Canopy/Awning Sign | Minimum clearance 8 ft (7 ft if pliable material) | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per tenant | Under canopy/awning attached to building | — | Sec. 17-10.2(d) |
| Projecting Sign | Not above roof line; minimum 8 ft clearance from sidewalk | 15 sq ft | Project max 5 ft from building | — | 1 per frontage for each business | 90-degree from building facade | — | Sec. 17-10.2(e) |
| Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On roof | — | Sec. 17-10.2(f) |
| Bench Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Commercial and industrial zones only; not on ROW or public property (except 17-8(b)(4)); see also CRA/Historic for exceptions | — | Sec. 17-11.2 |

### CRA district (Community Redevelopment Agency District), Historic district, Locally designated historic properties

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 18 ft; min 8 ft clearance from ground to bottom of sign | 300 sq ft | — | — | — | Preferably near entrances to parking or to identify a building | — | Sec. 17-14.2(a), 17-14.2(f) |
| Pole Sign | 18 ft; min 8 ft clearance from ground to bottom of sign | 300 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 17-14.2(a), (f) |
| Wall Sign | No higher than facade; must be within architectural bands | No explicit area limit but vertical dimension no more than 2'6" | May extend full facade width | — | — | Parallel to building; affixed to building; not to obscure features | — | Sec. 17-14.2(c), (e), (f), 17-14.4(1)(a)-(e) |
| Projecting Sign | Mounted no lower than 8 ft above first floor elevation, no higher than second floor elevation | — | Projects max 4 ft from building | — | — | Perpendicular to building, two faces; min 15 ft separation between projecting signs | — | Sec. 17-14.2(c)(5)-(7), 17-14.4(1)(f) |
| Window Sign | — | 50% of any or all window surface area | — | — | — | On or behind window | — | Sec. 17-14.2(d) |
| Under Canopy Sign | — | 6 sq ft per store front | — | — | 1 per store front | Under canopy/marquee | — | Sec. 17-14.4(1)(g) |
| Sidewalk Sign | 48 inches | 36 inches wide by 48 inches high | 36 inches | — | 1 per establishment per frontage | On sidewalk in front of business | — | Sec. 17-14.2(g), 17-7.2(2) |
| Display Board | — | 4 sq ft per sign face | — | — | 1 per establishment | On exterior wall of building | — | Sec. 17-14.4(1)(h) |

## Prohibited signs in Sebring

- Any sign not specifically permitted by these sign regulations is prohibited.
- Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or a detriment to traffic safety as determined by the city administrator or chief of police due to size, location, movement, coloring, or intensity of illumination.
- Any sign which obstructs vision between pedestrians and vehicles using the public right-of-way, including, but not restricted to, those not meeting the city's clear visibility standard requirements.
- Snipe signs are prohibited.
- Vehicular signs are prohibited.
- No sign shall be placed on or over the public right-of-way or on any public property except that placed by, or approved by, the appropriate government entity.
- Signs that interfere with any fire escape, emergency exit, standpipe, or any window to the extent that light or ventilation is reduced below code requirements.
- Signs that emit audible sound, odor, or visible matter such as smoke or steam.
- Signs containing any statement, word, character or illustration of an obscene, indecent or immoral nature that are not protected by the First Amendment of the United States and the Florida Constitution.
- Signs that imitate or are made to resemble official traffic or government signs, symbols, and signals.
- Parasite signs are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Sebring

- One tablet sign per building, not exceeding three square feet, when cut into masonry or constructed of bronze or other durable material and attached to the building, not mounted higher than six feet from the ground.
- Signs inside a building, which are not window signs.
- Window signs, except as provided for the CRA and Historic Districts.
- Regulatory signs and any notice or warning signs required by local, state, or federal government law, ordinance, regulation or resolution.
- Flags where the aggregate sign area of such flags does not count as chargeable square footage, provided that no more than four flags are displayed per parcel and each flag is flown from a flagpole.
- Permanent signs in nonresidential districts not exceeding four square feet in area and three feet in height (if freestanding), with no more than two signs per street frontage.
- Signs incorporated into machinery or equipment by a manufacturer or distributor.
- Signs carried by a person.
- Murals consisting of original, painted artwork on walls or similar building areas.
- Signs located on or within public or semi-public athletic fields affixed to scoreboards, buildings, or structures facing the field.
- Each residential property may display a permanent sign not to exceed two square feet in area visible from the public right-of-way.
- On-premises temporary signs up to 32 square feet.
- Signs that are not designed or located so as to be visible from any street or adjoining property.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A plan, sketch, blueprint, or similar presentation drawn to scale is required as part of the sign permit application, showing the sign, all structural details, location in relation to setbacks, streets, existing signs and buildings, wind pressure requirements, and materials.
- A sign application may include more than one sign, as applicable.
- In the case of temporary inflatable signs, the applicant must provide a scaled drawing of the sign, square footage calculation, and a scaled site plan showing the location and height of the inflatable display, buildings, structures, and required setbacks.
- Applications for signs within the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) district or Historic District may require review and approval by the CRA board and/or historic preservation commission before a sign permit is issued.
- Permanent signs within the historic district or on locally designated historic property require a certificate of appropriateness, which may be reviewed by staff or by the historic preservation commission.
- Variances from sign code provisions may require a hearing before the city planning and zoning board or the historic preservation commission depending on the property, with appeals possible to the city council.

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

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