Every outdoor sign in Parkland 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 Parkland 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 Parkland.
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 Parkland, 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 Parkland, 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
34,832
Median household income
$188,544
Median home value
$797,400
County
Broward
Time zone
Eastern Time
Demographic figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey) and are provided as jurisdiction context for Parkland; they do not affect sign-code requirements.
On-site wayfinding signs not to exceed 6 feet in height
Freestanding
Freestanding Ground Monument
Source-backed freestanding/ground/monument sign rules: ity to be able to determine compliance with the provisions of this article, as determined by the planning and zoning director. (Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019) Sec. 75-240. Submittal requirements—Freestanding ground signs. The following are the submittal requirements for freestanding ground signs: A. Site plan. A site plan is required containing the following informa
Permit Process
Triangulation Requirements
Monument signs must be setback minimum 6 feet from property lines, no closer than 25 feet to corner or intersection, and shall not be located within sight visibility triangle.
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Permits
Application Requirements
Source-backed sign permit application requirements: d when the proposed building or structure Supp. No. 9 CDB:264 APPENDIX B—LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE App. B, § 75-230 does not comply with the above criteria, and shall be such as to bring the structure or project into conformity. Political signs (as defined in the sign code) are exempt from application of this article. (Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019) Sec. 75-230. Submitt
Application Requirements 2
Source-backed sign permit application requirements: as determined by the planning and zoning director. (Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015; Ord. No. 2018-019, § 3(Exh. B) 4-3-2019) Sec. 75-240. Submittal requirements—Freestanding ground signs. The following are the submittal requirements for freestanding ground signs: A. Site plan. A site plan is required containing the following information: 1. 2. Scale and north arrow; Address of site; Supp. No. 9 CDB:266 APPE
Source-backed prohibited signs: 6.1 Sec. 100-520. Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CDB:341 Sec. 100-530. Nonconforming signs that are damaged or that are in need of repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 100-540. Substitution of noncommercial speech for commercial speech; content-neutrality as to sign message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 100-550. Prohibited signs. . . . . . . .
Safety
Traffic Fire Safety
Source-backed traffic/fire safety rules: lans and implement them through land development regulations (also known as zoning regulations) and approval of development orders that are consistent with the comprehensive plan. See F.S. ch. 163, pt. II. Florida law specifically requires that the city adopt sign regulations. See F.S. 163.3202(2)(f). Complying with state law is a compelling governmental interest. 3. City comprehensive plan. The city's comprehensive
Traffic Fire Safety 2
Source-backed traffic/fire safety rules: ith buildings, neighborhoods, structures, and conform- ing signs in the area; Supp. No. 4 CDB:340 APPENDIX B—LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE App. B, § 100-520 s. Regulate the appearance and design of signs in a manner that promotes and enhances the beautification o --- SIGN CODE FOCUSED SLICE --- amily residential development and all non-residential developments to be designed in a park-like setting. Policy 2.3.5: Principles a
Temporary
Temporary Signs
Source-backed temporary sign rules: 1.26: To enhance its rural image and flavor, the City shall consider the adoption and implementation of a uniform signage plan for all City parks, recreation facilities, and multipurpose trails. 4. Caselaw. In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court's cases on sign regulation, the regulations in this article are not intended to regulate or censor speech based on its content or viewpoint, but rather to regulate the sec
Temporary Signs 2
Source-backed temporary sign rules: sts in preserving scenic beauty and community aesthetics, and in vehicular and pedestrian safety in conformance with the First Amendment. These cases and their holdings include, but are not limited to: a. Reed v. Town of Gilbert, on the topic on noncommercial temporary signs; U.S. , 135 S. Ct. 2218, 192 L. Ed. 2d 236 (2015) b. Metromedia, Inc. v. City of San Diego, 453 U.S. 490 (1981) on the topic of commercial signs