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Bunnell, FL

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Understanding sign regulations in Bunnell, FL

Every outdoor sign in Bunnell is governed by the municipality’s sign ordinance, which sets how large a sign may be, how tall it may stand, how far it must sit from the property line, whether it may be illuminated, and which sign types are permitted in each zoning district. This page summarizes those requirements in plain language and links each value back to the section of the Bunnell code it came from.

Sign rules here are layered. The base zoning district — commercial, industrial, or residential — sets the default limits, and overlay districts such as historic or downtown districts can tighten them further. Because the most specific jurisdiction controls, a freestanding monument sign on a commercial parcel and a wall sign in a historic overlay can face very different limits even on the same street in Bunnell.

Use the figures below as a fast first check, then run a full address lookup to confirm the exact limits for a specific parcel in Bunnell, Florida. The full report also covers permit requirements, prohibited sign types, and illumination rules — each cited to the source ordinance so your permit application can reference it directly.

Before you order or install a sign in Bunnell, confirm three things: the maximum sign area and height allowed in the parcel’s zoning district, the minimum setback from the right-of-way, and whether the sign type you want — freestanding, monument, wall, projecting, or awning — is permitted there at all. Many permit denials come from missing a setback or an overlay-district restriction rather than from the size of the sign itself, so checking the governing section before applying saves a costly resubmittal.

Census snapshot

Population
3,355
Median household income
$42,831
Median home value
$213,600
County
Flagler
Time zone
Eastern Time

Demographic figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey) and are provided as jurisdiction context for Bunnell; they do not affect sign-code requirements.

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Max ground sign height
Flagpole: 25 ft
Ground sign setback
0 ft at 32 sq ft; 5 ft at greater than 32 sq ft; 10 ft at 96 sq ft; 15 ft at 128 sq ft; 20 ft at 160 sq ft; 25 ft at 200 sq ft.

Building Signs

Building Sign Formula
1½ square feet per linear foot of building width
Wall Sign Area Per Linear Foot
Signs shall not exceed the equivalent of 1½ square feet for each linear foot of building width
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Definitions

Building Sign Definition
any sign attached to any part of a building, as contrasted to a freestanding sign.
Canopy Sign Definition
any sign that is a part of or attached to an awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area.
Changeable Copy Sign Definition
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Freestanding Sign Definition
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Marquee Definition
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Marquee Sign Definition
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Pennant Definition
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Portable Sign Definition
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Projecting Sign Definition
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Residential Sign Definition
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Roof Sign Definition
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Suspended Sign Definition
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Temporary Sign Definition
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Wall Sign Definition
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Window Sign Definition
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Animated Sign Definition
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Banner Definition
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Sign Definition
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Computation Of Area Of Individual Sign Definition
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Flag Definition
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Nonconforming Sign Definition
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Setback Definition
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Directional Signs

Directional Max Size
2 square feet

General Info

Jurisdiction Name
Bunnell, FL
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General Standards

Multifaced Sign Area Computation
Sign area for multifaced signs is computed by adding together the area of all sign faces visible from any one point
Sign Area Computation Method
Sign area computed by smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or combination encompassing display, including background material but excluding supporting framework
Computation Of Area Of Multifaced Sign Requirement
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Ground Signs

Ground Sign Type
Flag (banner)
Ground Sign Max Height
Flagpole: 25 ft
Flag Size Limit
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Flagpole Max Height
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Ground Sign Formula
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Ground Sign Setback
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Permit Process

Max Temporary Signs Per Year
same business license holder on same zone lot: One temporary sign permit per business license holder per zone lot per calendar year; new businesses may place two temporary signs after receiving initial business tax receipt
Sign Permit For Existing Signs
No sign permit of any kind shall be issued for an existing or proposed sign unless such sign is consistent with the requirements of this chapter and the master signage plan or common signage plan in effect for the property
Sign Permit Inspection
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Sign Permit Required
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Signage Plan Required For Permit
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Triangulation Requirements
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Temporary Signs

Temp Signs Allowed
Yes, permit required
Temp Sign Rules
Max area: 2 sq ft; Max duration: 30 days (60 days for new businesses); Permit required
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Temporary Sign Permit Limit
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