# Sign Regulations in Wellington, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wellington, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/wellington
- **Data last verified:** 2026-04-27
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Wellington/codes/Unified_Land_Development_Code?nodeId=ART7SIDEST_CH9SIRE)

## At a glance

Wellington, Florida regulates 62 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Permanent Freestanding Entry Feature Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall, 75 sq ft, and 30 ft length wide, with a Min 10 ft from all property lines; min 200 ft separation from other freestanding monument type signs. setback (Sec. Sec. 7.9.8.B.1.). Most commercial signs in Wellington require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 31 | 66 in (5.5 ft) | 400 sq ft | — |
| Residential Single-Family (RS), Residential Medium Density (RM), Residential High Density (RH), Residential Equestrian (ER) | 4 | 20 ft | 75 sq ft | — |
| Community Commercial (CC), FLEX, Community Facilities (CF) | 22 | 66 in (5.5 ft) for major tenant wall signs | 200 sq ft (for qualifying major tenant façade ≥150 ft); otherwise 150 sq ft max under 2 sq ft/linear ft rule | — |
| Planned Unit Development (PUD), Equestrian Development (ED), Multiple Use Planned Development (MUPD), Medical Center Planned Development (MCPD) | 2 | As per applicable sign type (e.g., 20 ft entry feature; 8 ft monument/multi-panel/post-and-panel; 6 ft auxiliary; 4 ft incidental, etc.) | 400 sq ft | — |
| Equestrian Commercial Recreation (ECR), Equestrian Overlay Zoning District/Equestrian Zoning Overlay District | 3 | Entry feature: 20 ft; Monument: 8 ft; Incidental: 4 ft; Auxiliary: 6 ft | As per entry feature (75 sq ft), wall signs, window signs, auxiliary/incidental signs, etc., by type | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary A-Frame Sign (Commercial) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft per side | — | Subject to general 5 ft setback and 18 in clearance if near property line/ROW; must not obstruct circulation. | 1 per eligible tenant. | Within 25 ft of the principal exterior entrance of a ground floor commercial tenant with exterior entrance; cannot be in landscaping or vehicular circulation and cannot obstruct pedestrian walkways. | — | Sec. 7.9.6.B.8. |
| Temporary Post and Panel Sign (Commercial and Noncommercial) | 8 ft | Residential ≤1 ac: not permitted; Residential >1 ac or Commercial ≤1 ac: max cumulative 16 sq ft; Commercial >1 ac: max cumulative 32 sq ft | — | General temporary sign setback: 5 ft from property line; 18 in from ROW, curbs, sidewalks, landscaping. | 1 per street frontage per property. | Per street frontage per property; oriented parallel to street frontage. | — | Sec. 7.9.6.B.10. |
| Temporary Medical Center Planned Development Banner (MCPD Only) | — | 400 sq ft | Max length 80 ft | Min 50 ft from any right-of-way. | 1 per MCPD. | Mounted flush against the primary building within an MCPD; placed above upper-story windows and on a parapet, oriented towards an intersection of two arterial roads, minimum 50 ft from any ROW. | — | Sec. 7.9.6.B.11. |
| Temporary Pole Banner Sign (Commercial) | 10 ft overall sign height; banner width max 18 in | 15 sq ft | 18 in | — | 1 per eligible tenant; duration 30 days, up to 3 times/year. | Mounted on a pole installed in the ground within 25 ft of tenant’s principal exterior entrance; cannot obstruct pedestrian walkways or be in landscaping or vehicular circulation areas. | — | Sec. 7.9.6.C.1. |
| Permanent Wall Sign - Building Identification (Primary Facade) | 48 in (4 ft) | 150 sq ft | Up to 50% of building facade length | — | Max 2 per building; 1 per facade. | Above primary entrance of multi-story building with multiple tenants. | — | Sec. 7.9.8.A.3.a–d. |
| Permanent Freestanding Entry Feature Sign | 20 ft | 75 sq ft | 30 ft length | Min 10 ft from all property lines; min 200 ft separation from other freestanding monument type signs. | 1 per qualifying property/project. | Freestanding architectural feature near primary access points or intersections on property/project with at least 1,000 linear ft of street frontage; must be separated by at least 200 ft from other freestanding monument-type signs; setback at least 10 ft from all property lines. | — | Sec. 7.9.8.B.1. |
| Permanent Freestanding Monument Sign - Residential Subdivision / Equestrian Overlay / General Commercial/Flex/CF | 8 ft sign structure; sign copy height max 36 in | 32 sq ft sign copy area; changeable/digital copy areas further limited as noted | — | General freestanding sign setback: min 5 ft from property line; 18 in clearance from ROW, curbs, sidewalks, landscaping (7.9.7.C). | Residential subdivision/EOD: 2 per entrance/property; CF & major equestrian venues: 1 per street frontage with vehicular access; commercial/flex centers: 1 per vehicular access point plus possible 1 additional for single freestanding building, overall max 3 per frontage. | At subdivision entrances, properties in Equestrian Overlay Zoning District (except major equestrian venues), community facilities land uses with street frontage and vehicular access, major equestrian venues, and commercial/flex centers with multiple buildings as detailed. | — | Sec. 7.9.8.B.2.a–d; Table 7.9-1; 7.9.7.D–H. |
| Permanent Freestanding Multi-Panel Monument Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft total (primary project ID + up to 8 secondary panels) | — | General freestanding sign setback (5 ft from property line; 18 in clearance). | 1 per street frontage from which primary access occurs per development. | Within commercial and flex land uses; 1 per street frontage from which primary access occurs per development; must be separated at least 200 ft from any other monument sign. | — | Sec. 7.9.8.B.3. |

### Residential Single-Family (RS), Residential Medium Density (RM), Residential High Density (RH), Residential Equestrian (ER)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Entry Feature Sign (Residential) | 20 ft | 75 sq ft | 30 ft length | Minimum 10 ft from all property lines; minimum 200 ft separation from any other freestanding monument-type sign. | 1 per qualifying property/project. | Freestanding architectural entry feature near primary access points or intersections on a property/project with at least 1,000 linear ft of street frontage. Must be separated by a minimum of 200 ft from other freestanding monument-type signs and setback at least 10 ft from all property lines. | — | Sec. 7.9.7.A–H; Sec. 7.9.8.B.1.a–c. |
| Monument Sign - Residential Subdivision Entrance | 8 ft (structure); copy height max 36 in | 32 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 ft from property line; minimum 18 in clearance from rights-of-way, curbs, sidewalks, and landscaping. | Maximum 2 monument signs per subdivision entrance. | At residential subdivision entrances serving RS, RM, RH, ER; typically on freestanding base near vehicular access point(s). | — | Sec. 7.9.7.C–G; Sec. 7.9.8.B.2.a(i), 7.9.8.B.2.b. |
| Incidental Ground Sign (Residential Entrances) | 4 ft | 12 sq ft | — | General freestanding sign setback: minimum 5 ft from property line; 18 in clearance from rights-of-way, curbs, sidewalks, and landscaping; and 200 ft separation from other freestanding signs unless functionally internal. | 1 incidental ground sign near each entrance for residential land uses. | Near each entrance for residential land uses (RS, RM, RH, ER). | — | Sec. 7.9.2 (Incidental sign definition); Sec. 7.9.7.A–G; Sec. 7.9.8.B.5.b–c. |
| Temporary Signs (Residential) | Post-and-panel: 8 ft; A-frame (if commercial use in residential area): 4 ft; others: no specific height but must meet safety standards | Ground temporary: generally max 4 sq ft per sign (and overall caps of 8–32 sq ft per property); For sale/lease: 3 sq ft; Open house: 3 sq ft; Election-period signs: 4 sq ft per 0.25 acre; Post & panel (residential >1 ac only): 16–32 sq ft cumulative by lot size | — | All temporary signs: min 5 ft from property line and min 18 in clearance from rights-of-way, curbs, sidewalks, and landscaping unless otherwise specified. | Functionally limited by area caps (8 sq ft per 0.25 ac, 32 sq ft total) and specific per-property caps: 1 for sale sign, 1 open house sign during allowed days, 1 post-and-panel per street frontage (for residential >1 ac), plus election and seasonal additions. | On private residential property, subject to minimum 5 ft setback from property line and 18 in clearance from rights-of-way, curbs, sidewalks, and landscaping. Window sign option is inside a window visible from ROW. | — | Sec. 7.9.6.A.1–3; 7.9.6.B.1–7; 7.9.6.B.10.b–c. |

### Community Commercial (CC), FLEX, Community Facilities (CF)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Building Identification Wall Sign (Commercial/Flex/CF Multi-Story Buildings) | Primary: 48 in; Secondary: 50% (≤24 in) | Primary ID sign: 150 sq ft; Secondary ID sign: 50% of primary (≤75 sq ft) | Primary sign length up to 50% of building facade length | — | Max 2 per building (1 per facade). | On multi-story mixed or office/commercial buildings within CC, FLEX, CF; primary sign above main entrance; secondary on rear or side facade. | — | Sec. 7.9.8.A.3.a–d. |
| Entry Feature Sign (Commercial/Flex/CF) | 20 ft | 75 sq ft | 30 ft length | 10 ft from all property lines; 200 ft separation from other freestanding monument-type signs. | 1 per qualifying property/project. | Freestanding architectural entry feature on properties/projects with at least 1,000 linear ft of street frontage, near primary access points or intersections in CC, FLEX, CF. | — | Sec. 7.9.8.B.1.a–c; Sec. 7.9.7.E–F. |
| Monument Sign (Commercial/Flex Centers; Community Facilities) | 8 ft (structure); copy height max 36 in | 32 sq ft | — | Min 5 ft from property line; min 18 in clearance from rights-of-way, curbs, sidewalks, and landscaping; 200 ft separation from other freestanding signs. | CF & major equestrian venues: 1 per street frontage with vehicular access; CC/FLEX centers: 1 per vehicular access point plus possibly 1 additional for single freestanding business per development, but not more than 3 monument signs per frontage. | For community facilities land uses and major equestrian venues: 1 per street frontage with vehicular access point. For commercial and flex centers with multiple buildings: 1 per vehicular access point; one additional freestanding monument sign may be allowed where the property/development has a single business in a freestanding building, but total per frontage may not exceed 3 signs. | — | Sec. 7.9.8.B.2.a–d; Table 7.9-1; Sec. 7.9.7.D–G. |
| Multi-Panel Monument Sign (Commercial/Flex) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft total (primary ID + up to 8 secondary panels) | — | General freestanding sign setback: min 5 ft from property line; 18 in clearance from ROW/curb/sidewalk/landscaping; 200 ft separation. | 1 multi-panel monument per primary-access street frontage per development. | Within CC and FLEX land uses: 1 per street frontage from which primary access occurs per development. Must be separated 200 ft from any other monument sign. | — | Sec. 7.9.8.B.3.a–d. |
| Auxiliary Ground Sign - Interior Access (Commercial/Flex/CF) | 6 ft | 16 sq ft | — | Subject to 5 ft setback and 18 in clearance if near property boundary; internal locations must still avoid visibility obstructions. | 1 per interior access point/entryway. | At interior access points or entryways within CC, FLEX, CF sites (e.g., internal intersections or directing vehicles). | — | Sec. 7.9.2 (Auxiliary ground sign); Sec. 7.9.8.B.4.a–c. |
| Auxiliary Ground Sign - Drive-Thru (Commercial/Flex/CF) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | General freestanding sign setback applies where relevant; internal placement must not obstruct sight lines or traffic. | 1 per drive-thru lane. | At drive-thru lanes on CC, FLEX, CF sites; maximum 1 sign per drive-thru lane. | — | Sec. 7.9.8.B.4.b–c; cross-reference to 7.9.8.B.2.d. |
| Incidental Ground Sign (Commercial/Flex/CF) | 4 ft | 12 sq ft | — | 5 ft from property line and 18 in clearance if near boundary; internal placement must not obstruct vision at intersections or driveways. | 1 per access drive or entryway within 100 ft of drive-thru lane/access drive/entryway. | Up to 1 sign per access drive or entryway within 100 ft of a drive-thru lane, access drive, and/or entryway on CC, FLEX, CF sites (e.g., directional/“enter/exit” signs). | — | Sec. 7.9.2 (Incidental sign); Sec. 7.9.8.B.5.a–c. |
| Pole Banner Sign (Permanent - On Utility/Light Poles, Commercial/Flex/CF) | Banner height ≤5 ft; pole height ≤35 ft | 15 sq ft per banner | — | Pole must be at least 50 ft from public ROW. | Up to 2 banners per qualifying pole; number of poles not specifically limited. | On permanent utility/light poles in CC, FLEX, CF; poles must be located at least 50 ft from public right-of-way. Up to 2 banners per pole. | — | Sec. 7.9.2 (Pole banner sign definition); Sec. 7.9.8.B.6.a–b. |

## Prohibited signs in Wellington

- Signs are prohibited in all zoning districts unless constructed pursuant to valid building and sign permits when required under this chapter and authorized or mandated by this chapter (Sec. 7.9.3.A).
- Off‑premise signs are prohibited in all zoning districts (Sec. 7.9.3.B.1).
- Illegal signs (installed without a required permit or otherwise prohibited) are prohibited in all zoning districts (Sec. 7.9.3.B.2; 7.9.2 'Illegal sign').
- Roof signs are prohibited in all zoning districts (Sec. 7.9.3.B.3; 7.9.2 'Roof sign').
- Animated signs are prohibited in all zoning districts (Sec. 7.9.3.B.4; 7.9.2 'Animated sign').
- Inflatable signs and balloons are prohibited in all zoning districts (Sec. 7.9.3.B.5).
- Emitting signs (signs that emit audible sound, odor, or visible matter) are prohibited in all zoning districts (Sec. 7.9.3.B.6; 7.9.2 'Emitting sign').
- Human signs are prohibited in all zoning districts (Sec. 7.9.3.B.7).
- Painted signs and murals painted on a wall, side, or roof of a building are prohibited in all zoning districts (Sec. 7.9.3.B.8).
- Copycat signs (signs that resemble official signs/markers and may be confused with traffic-control devices or regulatory signs) and obstructing signs are prohibited in all zoning districts (Sec. 7.9.3.B.9; 7.9.2 'Copy cat sign', 'Obstructing sign').
- Unauthorized signs (erected on or attached to property without the express permission of the property owner) are prohibited in all zoning districts (Sec. 7.9.3.B.10; 7.9.2 'Unauthorized sign').
- Mobile signs (signs mounted on vehicles, trailers, or towed equipment except those mounted by the original manufacturer) are prohibited in all zoning districts (Sec. 7.9.3.B.11; 7.9.2 'Mobile sign').
- Pole signs (permanent sign mounted on a pole more than three feet in height) are prohibited in all zoning districts (Sec. 7.9.3.B.12; 7.9.2 'Pole sign').
- Snipe signs (small signs tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued, or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes, fences, or other objects) are prohibited in all zoning districts (Sec. 7.9.3.B.13; 7.9.2 'Snipe sign').
- Any sign type not specifically permitted by Chapter 7.9 is prohibited in all zoning districts (Sec. 7.9.3.B.14).
- Private signs on public property and rights‑of‑way are unauthorized and subject to removal and disposal (Sec. 7.9.3.C).
- No sign may be erected, constructed, enlarged, posted, altered, maintained, moved, or converted without a sign permit when required by this chapter (Sec. 7.9.9.A).
- A sign shall not directly or indirectly create a traffic or fire hazard, interfere with the free and unobstructed use of streets, sidewalks, or building entrances, or obstruct clear vision at intersections or be confused with authorized traffic signs or devices (applies to temporary and permanent signs: Sec. 7.9.6.A.2; 7.9.7.B).
- All signs must comply with minimum setbacks and clearance from property lines, rights‑of‑way, curbs, sidewalks, and landscaping; placement inconsistent with these standards is prohibited (temporary: Sec. 7.9.6.A.3; permanent: Sec. 7.9.7.C).
- All signs must be constructed and maintained in accordance with the building code; unsafe or non‑code‑compliant signs are prohibited (Sec. 7.9.7.A; 7.9.9.A).

## Signs exempt from permit in Wellington

- This chapter does not apply to signs erected, maintained, or otherwise posted, owned, or leased by Wellington, Palm Beach County, the State of Florida, or the federal government, and does not regulate traffic control devices (Sec. 7.9.1.B.2).
- Traffic control devices consistent with national standards are allowed and not regulated as signs under this chapter (Sec. 7.9.1.F.16).
- Temporary signs authorized under Sec. 7.9.6.B (temporary signs, permit not required) are exempt from the sign permit requirement, provided they meet all conditions in that section (Sec. 7.9.6.B).
- Mandatory address, danger‑warning, and official notice signs required by federal, state, or local law are allowed in all zoning districts and are not subject to separate size/permit standards beyond those specified in Sec. 7.9.5 when the governing law does not specify dimensions (Sec. 7.9.5.A–C).
- Repainting, cleaning, changing of parts, and normal maintenance or repair of an approved sign that does not modify the sign or increase its non‑conformity does not require a new sign permit (Sec. 7.9.4.C; 7.9.7.A; 7.9.9.A).
- Noncommercial messages may be substituted for commercial messages on any sign otherwise permitted under this chapter, without requiring additional permissions, provided the sign itself is not prohibited and complies with all other requirements (Sec. 7.9.1.H).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A master sign plan is defined as drawings and plans that illustrate the sign program for the overall development, including size, location, type, architectural design, dimensions, and other design standards such as materials, color, and illumination (Sec. 7.9.2 'Master sign plan').
- A master sign plan serves as the controlling document for review of all applications for sign approval within a designated development, including planned developments, conditional uses, or other developments with more than one building or parcel, including all outparcels (Sec. 7.9.10.A).
- A master sign plan must be approved by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) in accordance with Article 5 of the LDR and must be approved prior to the issuance of any sign permit for that development (Sec. 7.9.10.A.1; 7.9.10.A).
- The master sign plan must indicate type, location, size, dimensions, illumination, color, materials, architectural style, and address requirements, illustrated on elevations and a site plan; landscape plans and details must be included when applicable (Sec. 7.9.10.A.2–3).
- Sign permit applications are reviewed for compliance with this chapter and, where applicable, an ARB‑approved master sign plan; if compliant with the master sign plan the sign permit must be issued within specified timeframes (Sec. 7.9.9.C–D).
- The repainting, changing of parts, and maintenance of an approved sign must be consistent with an approved sign plan and this chapter; no new permit is required for such maintenance (Sec. 7.9.7.A).
- A technical deviation from the size, location, or appearance provisions of this chapter or an approved master sign plan may be requested and must be approved by the ARB; no deviation may authorize any sign type specifically prohibited by these regulations (Sec. 7.9.10.B.1–4).
- An application for a master sign plan or for a technical deviation must be submitted electronically to the planning and zoning division, deemed sufficient, then uploaded into the electronic review portal at least four weeks prior to the ARB meeting; an authorized representative must attend the ARB meeting (Sec. 7.9.10.C).
- ARB decisions on master sign plans or technical deviations may be appealed to the Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board (PZAB), and thereafter to the Palm Beach County Circuit Court, following the timelines and procedures in Sec. 7.9.10.E.
- For developments with a master sign plan, all individual sign permits must conform to that ARB‑approved master sign plan; signs that do not conform require an approved technical deviation before permitting (Sec. 7.9.9.C–D; 7.9.10.B).

## Full detail

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