# Sign Regulations in West Park, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** West Park, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/west-park
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/West_Park/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH42ZO_ARTIXSI)

## At a glance

West Park, Florida regulates 21 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Freestanding Identification Sign (Monument/Panel/Freestanding Wall)s in the B-1 Limited Commercial Business District, B-2 General Commercial Business District, B-3 Intense Commercial Business District, C-1 Commercial Warehouse District, OP Office Park District zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 36 sq ft per face, with a ≥5 ft from right-of-way; ≥3 ft from other property; ≥25 ft from residential zone setback (Sec. Sec. 42-533(7), 42-532(3)). Most commercial signs in West Park require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RS-4, RS-5, R-1B, R-1C, R-3, R-3U, R-5, R-2 | 7 | 8 ft (primary); 6 ft (secondary entrance) | 32 sq ft (primary); 16 sq ft (secondary entrance) | — |
| B-1 Limited Commercial Business District, B-2 General Commercial Business District, B-3 Intense Commercial Business District, C-1 Commercial Warehouse District, OP Office Park District | 5 | 6 ft | 36 sq ft per face | — |
| TOC Transit Oriented Corridor, TOC-1 Transit Oriented Corridor-1, TOC-2 Transit Oriented Corridor-2, TOC-3 Transit Oriented Corridor-3 | 3 | Lettering not to exceed 8 inches in height | 3 sq ft | — |
| M-1 Limited Manufacturing and Industrial District, M-2 General Manufacturing and Industrial District | 4 | 6 ft | 36 sq ft per face | — |
| I-1 Institutional and Educational District, CF Community Facilities District | 3 | 6 ft | 36 sq ft per face | — |
| S-2 Open Space and Public Recreation District | 3 | 6 ft for monument sign | 50 sq ft | — |
| PUD Planned Unit Development District, PDD Planned Development District | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | Balloon sign 25 ft; others see above | Varies: Sidewalk sign max 24" x 30"; trailer sign 24 sq ft; balloon signs max 24 ft wide and 25 ft high | — |

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

### RS-4, RS-5, R-1B, R-1C, R-3, R-3U, R-5, R-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Building Identification Sign | 5 ft for monument signs | 5 sq ft per sign | — | — | Two per building | Building wall, monument sign, or hanging sign | — | Sec. 42-533(3) |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 1.5 sq ft | — | — | One per dwelling unit | Per dwelling unit | — | Sec. 42-533(3) |
| Directional and General Information Sign | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Adjacent to vehicular or pedestrian paths | — | Sec. 42-531(b), 42-533(3) |
| Opinion Sign | — | 5 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 42-533(3), 42-531(f) |
| Garage Sale or Yard Sale Sign | — | 2 sq ft (yard sale sign) | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 42-533(3), 42-395(c) |
| Subdivision Sign | 8 ft (primary); 6 ft (secondary entrance) | 32 sq ft (primary); 16 sq ft (secondary entrance) | — | — | 2 at primary, 1 at secondary | At subdivision/neighborhood/multi-family complex entrances | — | Sec. 42-533(9) |
| Identification/Nameplate/Religious Sign (Single-Family Residence) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | One per lot | Building wall, fence or freestanding wall, or hanging sign | — | Sec. 42-533(8) |

### B-1 Limited Commercial Business District, B-2 General Commercial Business District, B-3 Intense Commercial Business District, C-1 Commercial Warehouse District, OP Office Park District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Identification Sign (Monument/Panel/Freestanding Wall) | 6 ft | 36 sq ft per face | — | ≥5 ft from right-of-way; ≥3 ft from other property; ≥25 ft from residential zone | 1 per frontage; secondary with size limitations | Primary frontage; 1 additional per other frontages (3/4 height, 1/2 area) | — | Sec. 42-533(7), 42-532(3) |
| Building Wall Sign | Not to exceed height of canopy/marquee on which affixed | 20% of building frontage | 80% of building frontage | — | Up to 3 per occupant (different walls) | Each occupant: one per maximum three walls; includes graphic, canopy or awning sign | — | Sec. 42-533(7), 42-532(1) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within window or on door | — | Sec. 42-533(7), 42-531(k) |
| Under-Canopy Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per tenant | Suspended under canopy or marquee | — | Sec. 42-533(6), 42-531(i) |
| Directional/General Information Sign | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | As needed, adjacent to vehicular or pedestrian routes | — | Sec. 42-531(b) |

### M-1 Limited Manufacturing and Industrial District, M-2 General Manufacturing and Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Identification Sign (Monument/Panel/Freestanding Wall) | 6 ft | 36 sq ft per face | — | ≥5 ft from right-of-way; ≥3 ft from other property; ≥25 ft from residential zone | 1 per frontage; secondary with size limitations | Primary frontage; 1 additional per other frontages (3/4 height, 1/2 area) | — | Sec. 42-533(7), 42-532(3) |
| Building Wall Sign | Not to exceed height of canopy/marquee on which affixed | 20% of building frontage | 80% of building frontage | — | Up to 3 per occupant (different walls) | Each occupant: one per maximum three walls; includes graphic, canopy or awning sign | — | Sec. 42-533(7), 42-532(1) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within window or on door | — | Sec. 42-533(7), 42-531(k) |
| Under-Canopy Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per tenant | Suspended under canopy or marquee | — | Sec. 42-533(6), 42-531(i) |

## Prohibited signs in West Park

- Any sign not specifically permitted is prohibited.
- Animated signs or flashing signs are prohibited.
- Banner or pennant signs are prohibited, unless otherwise permitted through an outdoor event permit.
- Balloon signs are prohibited, except as otherwise permitted through an outdoor event permit.
- Bench signs on privately owned property are prohibited.
- Billboard signs located within 1,500 feet of another billboard sign or within 1,500 feet of a public school or residentially zoned district are prohibited (except for any lawfully erected billboard sign existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived along any portion of the federal-aid primary highway system).
- Off-premises signs are prohibited, except for lawfully erected billboard signs with current valid state permits located within 200 feet of the edge of the right-of-way of a federal-aid primary highway.
- Flags are prohibited, unless otherwise permitted through an outdoor event permit.
- Pole signs are prohibited.
- Projecting signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Sandwich or sidewalk signs are prohibited, unless otherwise permitted through an outdoor event permit.
- Snipe signs are prohibited.
- Trailer signs are prohibited, unless otherwise permitted through an outdoor event permit.
- Vehicle signs are prohibited.
- Any sign that copies or imitates an official sign or purports to have official status is prohibited.
- Any illuminated tubing or strings of lights, including outlining property lines, open sales areas, rooflines, doors, windows, landscaping, or edges of walls, are prohibited (except for strings of lights exempt under holiday decorations).
- Any sign attached to an accessory structure such as a fence or wall is prohibited, if such sign is legible from the public right-of-way or from other property.
- Any sign that obstructs or substantially interferes with any window, door, fire escape, stairway, ladder or opening intended for light, air, ingress or egress to any building is prohibited.
- Signs placed on property without the permission of the owner or agent are prohibited.
- Cabinet signs, roof signs, signs that extend above the parapet of a building, signs on benches and freestanding shelters not attached to a building are prohibited.
- Externally-illuminated signs are prohibited unless lighting is recessed in ground.
- Painted signs are prohibited.
- Plastic panels on signs are prohibited.
- Rooftop signs are not permitted.
- Signs should not extend above the parapet and should have sufficient clearance from eave/overhang lines.
- Illuminated signs facing residentially-zoned property are discouraged.
- Any sign not in compliance with an approved master sign plan is prohibited.
- Permanent signs (except those specified as temporary or exempt) require a permit and certificate of use.

## Signs exempt from permit in West Park

- Permits are not required for building identification signs, on-premises directional signs, flags, garage sale signs, general information signs, hanging signs, interior signs, model signs, nameplate signs, real estate signs, religious signs, use-related informational signs, and window signs, provided the sign area is six square feet or less and the sign is nonilluminated.
- Permits are not required for holiday or seasonal signs, murals, opinion signs, public service signs and traffic control signs.
- Garage sale or yard sale signs do not require a permit if they do not exceed two square feet in size and are displayed only one day prior to the sale.
- Holiday or seasonal signs are permitted.
- Murals containing no advertisement or relation to any product, service, or activity provided on the premises are allowed.
- Opinion signs and public service signs are permitted.
- Traffic control signs are expressly permitted.
- Model signs for model units in developments are permitted per specified rules.
- Temporary signs for contractor, election, real estate, project, model, and sales office are permitted subject to limitations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A master sign plan is required for all permanent residential and nonresidential development before any development signs may be erected on the property.
- All owners, tenants, subtenants, and purchasers of individual units within the development shall comply with the approved master sign plan.
- No sign permits shall be issued contrary to the master sign plan.
- The master sign plan must address and include details about location, materials, size, color, and illumination for all signs.
- For new projects, the master sign plan must be submitted at the time of final site plan submittal.
- For existing buildings, property owners or their agent shall submit a master sign plan that complies with all provisions within five years of the effective date of the ordinance. If not approved within the five-year period, no sign permits shall be issued until such plan has been submitted and approved.
- No part of an approved master sign plan may be waived by the city.
- All existing signs on the plot must conform to the master sign plan within one year from approval of the plan.
- Amendments to the master sign plan require a new submission by the property owner (or authorized agent) for review and approval by the city administrator or designee.

## 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 West Park — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=West+Park+FL&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-west-park

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