Roof Signs.
Orlando City Code § 64.248
in effectSec. 64.248. - Roof Signs.
Roof signs are permitted in accordance with this chapter and in compliance with the below, otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required:
a) Roof signs are permitted only for non-residential, mixed use and multi-family dwellings of 30 feet or more in height.
b) Roof signs are limited to a height of 15 feet above the roof, including the support structure. The width is limited to 65% of the roof level width or 40 feet, whichever is less.
c) At no point shall a roof sign extend above 75 feet from the ground.
d) Roof signs must be designed with channel letters/icons with the overall sign area being a minimum 40% transparent.
e) The sign face shall be approximately parallel to the face of the building and shall not project beyond the facade of the building.
f) The sign face must be placed in a logical location with respect to the building architecture. The support structure must not be used to raise the sign, so it appears to float above the building.
g) A maximum of one roof sign is permitted per building and is only permitted on a flat roof.
h) If a roof sign is erected on a building, a high-rise or mid-rise sign is prohibited.
i) A roof sign must be setback a minimum of 5 feet from the edge of the roof.
j) Roof signs must be safely and securely attached to the roof structure and cannot interfere with any roof access points.
k) Roof signs shall only be lit internally.
l) No roof sign shall have blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights or other illuminating device which has a changing light intensity, color or brightness. Beacon lights are prohibited.
m) No colored lights shall be used at any location or in any manner so as to be confused with or construed as traffic control devices.
(Ord. No. 2023-1, § 2, 3-20-2023, Doc. #2303201206)
Source: City of Orlando, Florida, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/orlando/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIICICO_CH64SI_PT2TESI_2CSPTESI_S64.248ROSIFetched: 11/1/2026