Every outdoor sign in Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales.
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 Lake Wales, 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 Lake Wales, 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.
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Max ground sign height
Monument: 10 ft; Pylon: Not specified
Ground sign setback
Monument: Not specified; Pylon: 2-3 ft from curb
Awning Signs
Awning Projection Clearance
At least ten feet clear height above the sidewalk
Building Signs
Exempt Back Wall Sign Area
Sign on the back wall of a building in a delivery area: Signs on the back wall of a building in a delivery area max 10 sq ft
Sign Positioning Guideline
Position signs to fit within architectural features of the facade; signage should be subordinate to the building design
Signage coordination with an entire building creates a composition that allows the character of the building to express itself.
Business Complex Signage Definition
A "business complex" sign is allowed for a business complex, provided that the name of the building or shopping center is displayed prominently on the sign.
Consider Using Symbols As Sign Definition
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Permit Definition
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Window Sign Definition
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Awning Sign Definition
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Business Complex Sign Definition
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Changeable Copy Sign Or Reader Board Sign Definition
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Internally Lit Sign Definition
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Monument Sign Definition
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Portable Sign Definition
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Signs With Non Commercial Messages Definition
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Temporary Signs For Non Commercial Messages Definition
One non-illuminated business identification sign, mounted flush to the dwelling unit and not more then two square feet in area shall be allowed.
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Other
Exempt Government Flags Limit
Flags and insignia of any government: Government flags and insignia limited to 3 per property
Exempt Sign Identification Area
One sign per frontage displaying a street number, unit number, or other identifying information: One sign per frontage for street/unit numbers or identification, max 2 sq ft
Permit Process
Exempt Signs Permit Requirement
Certain signs are exempt from permit requirements and do not count against sign allowance
Historic Board Hearing Exemption
sign applications: The historic board shall hold a public hearing on applications except for those involving signs
Residential properties: Satellite antennas used for signs
Commercial Sign Prohibition Towers
towers or supporting facilities: No commercial sign or advertising shall be permitted on a tower or supporting facilities unless otherwise required by law