# Sign Regulations in Weston, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Weston, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/weston
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Weston, Florida regulates 35 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Monument Sign (Office, Industrial, Institutional)s in the Nonresidential District, Office, Industrial, Institutional, C-1, O-1, IOC, PECD zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 36 sq ft, with a At least 10 ft from right-of-way (§ 126.20) setback (Sec. § 126.11(B)). Most commercial signs in Weston require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District (Single-Family, Townhomes, Multi-Family, MF1, MF2, MF3) | 11 | Flagpole max 25 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential District, Office, Industrial, Institutional, C-1, O-1, IOC, PECD | 11 | Max 70 ft or less if required by zoning | Up to 216 sq ft depending on pole height (refer to § 126.12(B)(1) for scale); hoist side of flag max 20% of pole height | — |
| Freestanding Commercial | 4 | Letters not to exceed 36 in | 40 sq ft | — |
| Retail Shopping Center, One Story Office-Industrial with Exterior Access | 4 | 18 in | 36 sq ft | — |
| Mixed Use (Retail and Office Combined) | 4 | 6 ft; letters not to exceed 12 in in height | 80 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 25 ft (residential); 70 ft (nonresidential or as limited by zoning) | Varies by flagpole height: up to 216 sq ft (pole max 70 ft nonresidential) | — |

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

### Residential District (Single-Family, Townhomes, Multi-Family, MF1, MF2, MF3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (Multi-Family Complex) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | Two per street frontage | Two per street frontage | — | § 126.11(A) |
| Building Mounted Sign (Multi-Family Complex) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | Two per street frontage | Two per street frontage | — | § 126.11(A) |
| Monument Sign (Subdivisions, Planned Developments) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | Two per street frontage | Two per street frontage | — | § 126.11(A) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sale/Leasing Sign | 5 ft above grade | 2 sq ft per parcel | — | — | — | Yard/Parcel (not in right-of-way) | — | § 126.18(A) |
| Temporary Noncommercial Sign | 5 ft above grade | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 126.18(B) |
| Noncommercial HOA Gatehouse Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per gatehouse | Affixed to the HOA gatehouse | — | § 126.11(F)(3) |
| Building Entrance Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | Within 5 ft of main entrance | — | § 126.11(G) |
| Flag Signs (Residential) | Flagpole max 25 ft | Up to 24 sq ft if pole height up to 25 ft; see § 126.12(B)(1) for additional scaling | — | Flagpole must be set back at least height of pole from all property boundaries | — | Max 3 poles per property, max 2 flags per pole | — | § 126.12 |

### Nonresidential District, Office, Industrial, Institutional, C-1, O-1, IOC, PECD

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Office, Industrial, Institutional) | Letters not to exceed 60 in | 80 sq ft | — | — | 1 per wall face, or 2 for walls > 80 ft (max 6 per building) | 1 per wall face, or 2 for walls > 80 ft in length (max 6 per building) | — | § 126.11(B) |
| Monument Sign (Office, Industrial, Institutional) | 6 ft | 36 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from right-of-way (§ 126.20) | 1 | 1 per parcel | — | § 126.11(B) |
| Directory Sign (Office, Industrial, Institutional) | 3 ft | 18 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | 1 per building | — | § 126.11(B) |
| Directional Sign (Office, Industrial, Institutional) | 3 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per vehicular access point | 1 per vehicular access point | — | § 126.11(B), § 126.20(E) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sale/Leasing Sign | 6 ft above grade | 2 sq ft per parcel | — | — | — | — | — | § 126.18(A) |
| Permanent Real Estate Leasing Sign (Monument Type) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per monument sign | On monument sign only | — | § 126.11(D) |
| Flag Signs (Nonresidential) | Max 70 ft or less if required by zoning | Up to 216 sq ft depending on pole height (refer to § 126.12(B)(1) for scale); hoist side of flag max 20% of pole height | — | Flagpole setback equal to pole height | — | Max 3 poles per property, 2 flags per pole; must not be on top of buildings | — | § 126.12 |
| Parking Lot Space Sign | — | 12 in wide by 18 in tall | 12 in | 2 ft from back of curb or wheel stop | — | On single post, 2 ft from back of curb/wheel stop, 7 ft vertical clearance | — | § 126.20(H) |

### Freestanding Commercial

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Freestanding Commercial) | Letters not to exceed 36 in | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 | 1 sign | — | § 126.11(B) |
| Monument Sign (Freestanding Commercial) | 6 ft | 36 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parcel (or 1 per street frontage if over 1.5 acres) | 1 per parcel (or 1 per street frontage if parcel over 1.5 acres) | — | § 126.11(B) |
| Directory Sign (Freestanding Commercial) | 3 ft | 18 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | 1 per building | — | § 126.11(B) |
| Directional Sign (Freestanding Commercial) | 3 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per vehicular access point | 1 per vehicular access point | — | § 126.11(B) |

## Prohibited signs in Weston

- No signs shall be permitted on a plot or parcel either as a main or accessory use except in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
- Signs are prohibited on public or private rights-of-way, except noncommercial signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental entity or public utility.
- Signs are prohibited on public property or a public place, except those placed by or at the direction of the City, or as required by this Chapter.
- No signs may obstruct any window, door, fire escape, stairway, or opening intended to provide light, air, ingress, or egress for any building in a manner that would violate the Building Code.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window, or door opening used as a means of egress.
- No sign shall be attached in any form, shape or manner that will interfere with any opening required for ventilation.
- Signs that obstruct the view of another sign or traffic control device are prohibited.
- Roof signs and signs that extend above the parapet or roof of a building are prohibited.
- Signs on benches and freestanding shelters are prohibited.
- Vehicle signs viewable from a public right-of-way that remain stationary for more than 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) are prohibited.
- Signs towed behind a vehicle are prohibited.
- Signs located on a fence are prohibited.
- Pole signs, fixed projecting signs, projected signs, snipe signs, painted signs, banner signs (except as specifically permitted), animated signs, portable/unattached signs, inflatable signs, signs emitting sound or odor or visible matter, signs that may be confused with traffic control devices, and abandoned or dilapidated signs are prohibited.
- Signs containing a visible light source, containing exposed neon or LED, with an internally illuminated cabinet, or channel lettering/logos with internally illuminated face are prohibited.
- Externally illuminated signs where lighting is not recessed in the ground are prohibited.
- Signs with changeable content (other than may be required by other law or regulation) are prohibited.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited, except for those lawfully erected prior to January 1, 2001.
- Signs that do not comply with the provisions of this Chapter are prohibited.
- Freestanding temporary nonresidential and monument signs must be placed at least ten feet from the right-of-way and are not allowed within sight triangles or within ten feet of adjacent property lines.
- Signs shall not project beyond the corner of a building or more than eight inches out from a building wall.
- Advertising signs are not permitted on telecommunications towers.
- No sign shall be constructed of any light-reflective letters or materials.
- No backlighting of awning or canopy signs is allowed.
- Signs that are illuminated shall utilize the most energy efficient means available.

## Signs exempt from permit in Weston

- Signs or sign structures erected or required to be erected by a governmental agency are exempt from the permitting requirement.
- Temporary signs are exempt from the permitting requirement (but are still subject to code and placement restrictions).
- Changing the content on a bulletin board, poster board, display encasement, marquee, or other permanent sign designed for content change, without altering the sign structure, is exempt from permitting.
- Flags, whether displayed on poles or in another fashion, do not require a sign permit. Permanent flagpole installation requires a building permit; on non-residential properties, the flagpole/device must be shown on the site plan.
- If an exemption allows a sign with commercial content, a sign of identical physical characteristics displaying noncommercial content is also exempt from permitting.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A uniform sign plan is required for all signs in multi-tenant projects (§126.11(C)). All building-mounted signs in such projects must be uniform in terms of illumination, material, fabrication, and sign area, use not more than one font style (other than registered trademarks), and be limited to no more than one color consistent with architectural standards.
- If a sign conforms to the uniform sign plan but conflicts with code provisions (§126.11(B)), it is considered nonconforming and must be brought into compliance if 50% or more of the signs in the project are replaced (§126.11(C)(4), §126.24(A)(2)).
- In retail shopping centers, one-story office-industrial with exterior access: must comply with any approved uniform sign plan. If there is no uniform sign plan or the plan does not address criteria, default regulations apply.
- Hanging signs are only permitted if allowed under the approved uniform sign plan (§126.17(A)).
- Architectural embellishments that act as signs require approval and must be consistent with the design in the site plan. Changes require a site plan amendment.
- Where signs conform to a City approval but fail to conform to this Chapter, they are considered nonconforming and regulated accordingly (§126.11(H), §126.24).

## Full detail

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