# Sign Regulations in Winter Park, Florida

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Winter Park, Florida (FL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/florida/winter-park
- **Data last verified:** 2026-05-22
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/FL/Winter_Park/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH58LADECO_ARTIVSIRE)

## At a glance

Winter Park, Florida regulates 42 sign types across 22 zoning districts. Ground Sign (CBD)s in the Commercial (C-2) zoning district are capped at Lower edge minimum 7 ft above sidewalk (if in right-of-way); otherwise ground-level monument signs permitted. tall and 3 sq ft per face (if in right-of-way), with a ≥6 inches behind curb face; spacing ≥10 ft. setback from the right-of-way (Sec. Sec. 58-124(d)(2).). Most commercial signs in Winter Park require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (22 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Single Family Dwellings (R-1A) | 2 | 6 ft for on-site temporary signs; 2 ft for directional open house signs | 12 sq ft per frontage (aggregate); 4 sq ft per individual sign in residential zones | — |
| Single Family Dwellings (R-1AA) | 2 | 6 ft for on-site temporary signs; 2 ft for directional open house signs | 12 sq ft per frontage (aggregate); 4 sq ft per individual sign | — |
| Single Family Dwellings (R-1AAA) | 2 | 6 ft for on-site temporary signs; 2 ft for directional open house signs | 12 sq ft per frontage (aggregate); 4 sq ft per individual sign | — |
| Low Density Residential (R-2) | 3 | 6 ft for ground signs | 12 sq ft (multifamily ID sign); 18 sq ft total (nonresidential ID + bulletin board) | — |
| Medium Density Multiple Family Residential (R-3) | 2 | 6 ft (ground signs) | 12 sq ft (multifamily ID); 18 sq ft total (nonresidential) | — |
| Multifamily (High Density) (R-4) | 2 | 6 ft for ground signs | 12 sq ft (multifamily ID); 18 sq ft total (nonresidential) | — |
| Planned Unit Residential Development (PURD) | 2 | 6 ft for ground signs | 12 sq ft (multifamily ID); 18 sq ft (combined nonresidential ID + bulletin board) | — |
| Office (O-1) | 3 | 8 ft (ground signs); no specified height limit for wall signs | 36 sq ft (combined) | — |
| Office (O-2) | 3 | 8 ft (ground signs); no specified height limit for wall signs | 36 sq ft (combined) | — |
| Commercial (C-1) | 4 | Per Table 1 (e.g., 25 ft on Orlando/Aloma/Lee; 20 ft on other 4–6 lane; 8 ft on 2-lane); Monument signs max 20 ft (Orlando/Aloma/Lee) or 8 ft (others) | 4–6 sq ft | — |
| Regional Shopping Center (C-1A) district | 4 | Per Table 1 (e.g., up to 25 ft on Orlando/Aloma/Lee; 20 ft on other 4–6 lane; 8 ft on 2-lane); Monument: 20 ft (Orlando/Aloma/Lee) or 8 ft (others) | 4–6 sq ft | — |
| Commercial (C-2) | 7 | Lower edge minimum 7 ft above sidewalk (if in right-of-way); otherwise ground-level monument signs permitted. | Up to 25% of window area on that side | — |
| Commercial (C-3) | 4 | 30 ft | 100 sq ft per face | — |
| Commercial (C-3A) | 3 | Per Table 1 or monument limits | Wall sign ≤50 sq ft cap; canopy per Sec. 58-128(1); under-canopy 4–6 sq ft | — |
| Limited Industrial And Warehouse (I-1) | 3 | Per Table 1 or monument limits | Wall sign ≤50 sq ft cap; canopy per Sec. 58-128(1); under-canopy 4–6 sq ft | — |
| Public And Quasi Public (PQP) | 2 | 8 ft (nonresidential development sign) | Up to 32 sq ft (nonresidential development sign); other temporary sign sizes per Sec. 58-134. | — |
| Parking Lot (PL) | 2 | As per Sec. 58-134 | As per Sec. 58-134 based on purpose and context | — |
| Parks And Recreation (PR) | 2 | 8 ft (nonresidential development sign) | 32 sq ft (nonresidential development sign); other temporary signs per Sec. 58-134 | — |
| Central Business District (CBD) | 6 | Lower edge ≥7 ft above sidewalk (if suspended); or ground-level monument signs allowed. | ≤25% of window area (per side) | — |
| Medical Arts (MA) district | 2 | 8 ft for ground signs (O‑1/O‑2 baseline); wall signs have no specified height limit | 36 sq ft (combined) | — |
| Orange Avenue Overlay District (OAO) | 5 | — | 30 sq ft | — |
| Hannibal Square Neighborhood Commercial District | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 22 zones)

### Commercial (C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign Package (CBD) — Two Signs per Occupant (allowed types/combos) | — | — | — | — | Max 2 per occupant (permitted combinations only) | Per sign type; all signs placed consistent with CBD Facade Design Guidelines. | — | Sec. 58-124(d)(1), (6)–(7). |
| Ground Sign (CBD) | Lower edge minimum 7 ft above sidewalk (if in right-of-way); otherwise ground-level monument signs permitted. | 3 sq ft per face (if in right-of-way) | — | If in right-of-way: ≥6 inches behind curb face; spacing ≥10 ft. | Per occupant (subject to overall ‘two signs’ limit) | In public right-of-way between property line and curb (only for 3 sq ft ‘name’ signs) or as a ground-level monument; subject to planning department approval for location/design to avoid pedestrian/parking conflicts. | — | Sec. 58-124(d)(2). |
| Projecting Sign (CBD) | — | 20 sq ft per face | — | Min clearance 7 ft to sidewalk (unless ground-level monument). | Counts toward the two-sign maximum | Projecting from building; may project over sidewalk consistent with CBD guidelines; minimum clearance applies. | — | Sec. 58-124(d)(3). |
| Canopy Sign (CBD) | — | 2 sq ft per linear ft of canopy front/sides | — | — | Counts toward two-sign maximum | On face of canopy (or subject to canopy sign rules if above/below). | — | Sec. 58-124(d)(4); Sec. 58-128(1)–(6). |
| Under-Canopy Sign (CBD) | — | 4–6 sq ft | — | — | Counts toward two-sign maximum | Under side of canopy/colonnade; perpendicular orientation to building. | — | Sec. 58-124(d)(5); Sec. 58-128(6). |
| Window Sign (CBD) | — | Up to 25% of window area on that side | — | — | — | Applied to/within 3 ft of the interior of a window. | — | Sec. 58-130(d). |
| Portable/Menu/A-frame Sign (CBD) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | Not in public right-of-way; maintain clearances. | 1 per business | Within 2 ft of the street-front wall/window of the business; not in right-of-way; maintain ≥5 ft clear sidewalk. | — | Sec. 58-134(6). |

### Central Business District (CBD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign Package — Two Signs per Occupant (allowed types/combos) | — | — | — | — | Max 2 per occupant | Per sign type; all subject to CBD Facade Design Guidelines. | — | Sec. 58-124(d)(1), (6)–(7). |
| Ground Sign (CBD name sign in right-of-way) | Lower edge ≥7 ft above sidewalk (if suspended); or ground-level monument signs allowed. | 3 sq ft per face | — | If in right-of-way: ≥6 inches behind curb face and meet clearance/spacing. | Counts toward two-sign maximum | Between property line and curb (right-of-way) or as a monument on private property; subject to planning approval for location/design. | — | Sec. 58-124(d)(2). |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 sq ft per face | — | Min clearance 7 ft above sidewalk. | Counts toward two-sign maximum | Projecting from wall; must meet clearance and guideline criteria. | — | Sec. 58-124(d)(3). |
| Canopy/Under‑Canopy Signs | — | Canopy: 2 sq ft/linear ft; Under‑canopy: 4–6 sq ft | — | Under‑canopy clearance ≥7.5 ft to sidewalk. | Count toward two‑sign max | On or under canopy; required clearances apply. | — | Sec. 58-124(d)(4)–(5); Sec. 58-128(6). |
| Window Sign | — | ≤25% of window area (per side) | — | — | — | Applied to/within 3 ft of interior of window. | — | Sec. 58-130(d). |
| Portable/Menu/A‑frame Sign | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | Not in right‑of‑way; maintain clearances. | 1 per business | Within 2 ft of the street‑front wall/window; not in right‑of‑way; maintain ≥5 ft clear sidewalk. | — | Sec. 58-134(6). |

### Orange Avenue Overlay District (OAO)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Occupant Sign Package (OAO frontages on Orange Ave.) | — | — | — | — | Max 2 per occupant | Per type; along Orange Ave frontage within OAO. | — | Sec. 58-83(c)(1)n.1–5; (c)(1)j.10 (appearance review). |
| Projecting Sign (OAO) | — | 20 sq ft per face | — | Min bottom clearance 7 ft to sidewalk. | Counts toward two‑sign max | Projecting from building wall along Orange Ave frontage. | — | Sec. 58-83(c)(1)n.2. |
| Canopy Sign (OAO) | — | 2 sq ft per linear ft of canopy front/sides | — | — | Counts toward two‑sign max | On canopy faces. | — | Sec. 58-83(c)(1)n.3. |
| Under‑Canopy Sign (OAO) | — | 6 sq ft | — | ≥7.5 ft clearance to sidewalk. | Counts toward two‑sign max | Attached beneath canopy; perpendicular to building. | — | Sec. 58-83(c)(1)n.4. |
| Ground/Monument Sign (Only allowed in specific OAO subareas) | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | — | Only within Subareas C, D, E, I, J, K; placed to prevent interference with traffic and pedestrians. | — | Sec. 58-83(c)(1)n.6. |

## Prohibited signs in Winter Park

- Animated, flashing, automatic changing, electronic, inflatable, blinking, scrolling, and moving signs are prohibited (58-135(1); 58-132(2))
- Snipe signs (any sign tacked/pasted/affixed to public property, ROWs, poles, trees, fences, or private property without permission) are prohibited and subject to immediate removal (58-135(2))
- Signs on public property or over/across any street/right-of-way are prohibited unless expressly authorized (58-135(3)); stenciling/painting/placing signs on street or sidewalk surfaces is unlawful (6-2)
- Banner and wind signs (pennants, spinners, streamers) are prohibited, except limited government/museum event banners (58-135(4); 58-123 ‘wind sign’)
- Parking vehicles for the basic purpose of advertising (advertising vehicles) is prohibited (58-135(5))
- Obscene or untruthful signs; signs that resemble/obstruct traffic control devices or create traffic hazards are prohibited (58-135(6))
- Off-site/outdoor advertising signs are prohibited (58-135(7))
- Exposed neon or similar signs visible and within 100 feet of residentially zoned property are prohibited (58-135(8))
- Roof signs are prohibited (58-135(9))
- Balloons (inflated or permanent) are prohibited (58-135(10))
- Neon or LED lighting in windows used to highlight/border/draw attention (other than a non-flashing, non-scrolling 'Open' sign) is prohibited (58-135(11))
- Human signs are prohibited (58-135(13))
- Signage or logos on sidewalk café umbrellas, chairs or tables located within public right-of-way are prohibited (58-135(14))
- Any sign not expressly permitted by the sign code is prohibited (58-135(12),(15))
- Signage attached to or part of any traffic signal box/cabinet is prohibited (58-135(16))
- Searchlights are not permitted to illuminate signs or properties (58-132(5))
- In residential or office zones, or within 500 feet thereof, only white illumination is allowed; bare bulb illumination is prohibited (58-132(1),(4))
- Floodlights must be aimed to prevent light spill onto adjacent properties or into motorists’/pedestrians’ eyes (58-132(3))

## Signs exempt from permit in Winter Park

- The following are not considered 'signs' under the code: window merchandise displays; time/temperature devices not related to a product; symbols/crests of governments or organizations; works of art that do not identify a product; directional signs up to 4 sq ft and no higher than 30 inches with directional text/symbols and logo; coin-operated vending machines, gas pumps, phone booths, ice machines; city/museum banners for city‑approved events (58-123, 'Signs do not include')
- Permit not required for: window signs; political/campaign signs; real estate signs; signs with characters ≤3 inches; permanent architectural features (e.g., carved cornerstone) that are not separately illuminated or contrasting; signs ≤2 sq ft located entirely on private property (58-136(a))
- Any otherwise lawful noncommercial message may be substituted for other copy on any permitted sign (58-139)

## Full detail

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