Minor Signs

Every sign has it's place. The City of Orlando has regulations about where and for how long a minor sign can be placed. Make sure your sign follows city code. 

Signs must be located behind sidewalks and outside of public rights-of-way. All signs must be removed within 180 days of placement.

Orlando Municipal Code Sec. 64.323

What signs does this apply to?

All signs designed to be easily moved, typically not permanently attached to a structure or the ground, and non-illuminated. Minor signs may include, but are not limited to banner signs, portable signs, sidewalk signs, window signs, campaign signs and yard signs.

* This is a summary only. Any conflict with the City Code is unintentional, and the code prevails in all instances.

Allowed

Signs must be located behind sidewalks and outside of public rights-of-way. All signs must be removed within 180 days.

Residential private property:

  • A maximum of three (3) minor signs is allowed
  • No larger than 4 sq. ft. per sign on residential property
  • No taller than 6 ft.

Multi-Family property:

  • Property owner permission required
  • A maximum of two (2) signs per lot
  • No larger than 12 sq. ft. per sign on mixed-use
  • No taller than 8 ft.

Commercial property:

  • Property owner permission required
  • A maximum of two (2) signs per lot
  • Typically, signs on mixed-use or commercial property must be no larger than 12 sq. ft. per sign and no higher than 6 ft. Some zones allow for a maximum size of 32 sq. ft. and a height of 8 ft. (MU, AC, I)
  • Window signs do not count against the sign limit but may not cover more than 25% of windows

Not Allowed

Non-complying signs will be subject to removal by the city.

Public property:

Signs are not to be placed:

  • Near or on utility poles or structures
  • In public rights-of-way
    • This includes the area between sidewalks and streets, medians and other public easments
  • On public property, such as parks or government buildings
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Sign removal

Signs placed on public property or rights-of-way without authorization shall be subject to immediate removal. See Orlando Municipal Code Sec. 64.302. 

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