PERMANENT SIGNS

Cape Coral Land Development Code art. 7, ch. 4

in effect

Cape Coral Land Development Code § 7.4.1 Permanent signs—Residential

Section 7.4.1. - Permanent signs—Residential A. Sign Type | Regulations | | Other Requirements Residential Signs | | | Single Family | Maximum Number | 1 | If the permanent sign has a foundation and/or electric a sign permit is required. Single Family | Area (Max Sq. Ft.) | 4 | If the permanent sign has a foundation and/or electric a sign permit is required. Single Family | Height | 5 | If the permanent sign has a foundation and/or electric a sign permit is required. Single Family | Permit Required | No (See other requirements) | If the permanent sign has a foundation and/or electric a sign permit is required. Multi-Family 2—6 Units in RMM and RML | Maximum Number | 1 per Street Frontage not to exceed 2 | If the permanent sign has a foundation and/or electric a sign permit is required. Multi-Family 2—6 Units in RMM and RML | Area (Max Sq. Ft.) | 16 sq. ft. per sign | If the permanent sign has a foundation and/or electric a sign permit is required. Multi-Family 2—6 Units in RMM and RML | Height | 10 | If the permanent sign has a foundation and/or electric a sign permit is required. Multi-Family 2—6 Units in RMM and RML | Permit Required | No (See other requirements) | If the permanent sign has a foundation and/or electric a sign permit is required. Multi-Family Greater Than 7 Units in RMM and RML | Maximum Number | 1 per Street Frontage not to exceed 2 | If the permanent sign has a foundation and/or electric a sign permit is required. Multi-Family Greater Than 7 Units in RMM and RML | Area (Max Sq. Ft.) | 24 sq. ft. per sign | If the permanent sign has a foundation and/or electric a sign permit is required. Multi-Family Greater Than 7 Units in RMM and RML | Height | 10 | If the permanent sign has a foundation and/or electric a sign permit is required. Multi-Family Greater Than 7 Units in RMM and RML | Permit Required | No (See other requirements) | If the permanent sign has a foundation and/or electric a sign permit is required. Development Identification Signs | Maximum Number | 1 (See other requirements) | Boulevard entrances. At residential subdivision or residential development entrances which contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one freestanding sign may be in the median strip of the entrance or two single-faced signs equal in size may be located on each side of the entrance. Non-boulevard entrances. At residential subdivision or residential development entrances which do not contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one double-faced sign facing perpendicular to the street or two single-faced signs equal in size and located on each side of the entrance may be erected or located. Location. Except when allowed in the entrance median strip, development identification signs on private or commonly owned property shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the edge of the entranceway pavement. A development identification sign may incorporate or be incorporated into landscaping, or into accessory entrance structural features including fountains or walls. Development identification signs may be illuminated only by means of exterior lights which are shielded so that light does not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Development Identification Signs | Area (Max Sq. Ft.) | 32 sq. ft. | Boulevard entrances. At residential subdivision or residential development entrances which contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one freestanding sign may be in the median strip of the entrance or two single-faced signs equal in size may be located on each side of the entrance. Non-boulevard entrances. At residential subdivision or residential development entrances which do not contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one double-faced sign facing perpendicular to the street or two single-faced signs equal in size and located on each side of the entrance may be erected or located. Location. Except when allowed in the entrance median strip, development identification signs on private or commonly owned property shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the edge of the entranceway pavement. A development identification sign may incorporate or be incorporated into landscaping, or into accessory entrance structural features including fountains or walls. Development identification signs may be illuminated only by means of exterior lights which are shielded so that light does not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Development Identification Signs | Height | 10 ft. | Boulevard entrances. At residential subdivision or residential development entrances which contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one freestanding sign may be in the median strip of the entrance or two single-faced signs equal in size may be located on each side of the entrance. Non-boulevard entrances. At residential subdivision or residential development entrances which do not contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one double-faced sign facing perpendicular to the street or two single-faced signs equal in size and located on each side of the entrance may be erected or located. Location. Except when allowed in the entrance median strip, development identification signs on private or commonly owned property shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the edge of the entranceway pavement. A development identification sign may incorporate or be incorporated into landscaping, or into accessory entrance structural features including fountains or walls. Development identification signs may be illuminated only by means of exterior lights which are shielded so that light does not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Development Identification Signs | Permit Required | Yes | Boulevard entrances. At residential subdivision or residential development entrances which contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one freestanding sign may be in the median strip of the entrance or two single-faced signs equal in size may be located on each side of the entrance. Non-boulevard entrances. At residential subdivision or residential development entrances which do not contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one double-faced sign facing perpendicular to the street or two single-faced signs equal in size and located on each side of the entrance may be erected or located. Location. Except when allowed in the entrance median strip, development identification signs on private or commonly owned property shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the edge of the entranceway pavement. A development identification sign may incorporate or be incorporated into landscaping, or into accessory entrance structural features including fountains or walls. Development identification signs may be illuminated only by means of exterior lights which are shielded so that light does not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Directional Signs | Maximum Number | 1 | A permanent directional sign may installed on private property by the property owner or within the public right-of-way by a private business on behalf of the City of Cape Coral if necessary to direct the public to a hidden or difficult to access location. Directional Signs | Height/Width | 54"/56" | A permanent directional sign may installed on private property by the property owner or within the public right-of-way by a private business on behalf of the City of Cape Coral if necessary to direct the public to a hidden or difficult to access location. Directional Signs | Height | 24" to the bottom of the sign from ground. | A permanent directional sign may installed on private property by the property owner or within the public right-of-way by a private business on behalf of the City of Cape Coral if necessary to direct the public to a hidden or difficult to access location. Directional Signs | Permit Required | No | A permanent directional sign may installed on private property by the property owner or within the public right-of-way by a private business on behalf of the City of Cape Coral if necessary to direct the public to a hidden or difficult to access location. Flags | Maximum Number | N/A | Flags that bear no commercial message. Flags bearing commercial messages shall require a permit and shall be calculated in the sign area on the site. Flags bearing an incidental sign message shall be treated in the same manner as incidental signs. Flags | Area (Max Sq. Ft.) | N/A | Flags that bear no commercial message. Flags bearing commercial messages shall require a permit and shall be calculated in the sign area on the site. Flags bearing an incidental sign message shall be treated in the same manner as incidental signs. Flags | Height | N/A | Flags that bear no commercial message. Flags bearing commercial messages shall require a permit and shall be calculated in the sign area on the site. Flags bearing an incidental sign message shall be treated in the same manner as incidental signs. Flags | Permit Required | No | Flags that bear no commercial message. Flags bearing commercial messages shall require a permit and shall be calculated in the sign area on the site. Flags bearing an incidental sign message shall be treated in the same manner as incidental signs. Incidental Signs | | | Single Family | Maximum Number | | Single Family | Area (Max Sq. Ft.) | | Single Family | Height | | Single Family | Permit Required | | Multi-Family 2-6 Units in RMM/RML | Maximum Number | 3 | In the event a sign which would otherwise be deemed to be an incidental sign is displayed on a site, but does not conform to the conditions and regulations applicable to incidental signs for the site at which the sign is located, such sign shall no longer be deemed to be an exempt sign, but instead shall be treated as and subject to all conditions and regulations applicable to a non-exempt sign located on the site. Multi-Family 2-6 Units in RMM/RML | Area (Max Sq. Ft.) | 6 sq. ft. | In the event a sign which would otherwise be deemed to be an incidental sign is displayed on a site, but does not conform to the conditions and regulations applicable to incidental signs for the site at which the sign is located, such sign shall no longer be deemed to be an exempt sign, but instead shall be treated as and subject to all conditions and regulations applicable to a non-exempt sign located on the site. Multi-Family 2-6 Units in RMM/RML | Height | N/A | In the event a sign which would otherwise be deemed to be an incidental sign is displayed on a site, but does not conform to the conditions and regulations applicable to incidental signs for the site at which the sign is located, such sign shall no longer be deemed to be an exempt sign, but instead shall be treated as and subject to all conditions and regulations applicable to a non-exempt sign located on the site. Multi-Family 2-6 Units in RMM/RML | Permit Required | No | In the event a sign which would otherwise be deemed to be an incidental sign is displayed on a site, but does not conform to the conditions and regulations applicable to incidental signs for the site at which the sign is located, such sign shall no longer be deemed to be an exempt sign, but instead shall be treated as and subject to all conditions and regulations applicable to a non-exempt sign located on the site. Multi-Family Greater Than 7 Units in RMM/RML | Maximum Number | 3 | In the event a sign which would otherwise be deemed to be an incidental sign is displayed on a site, but does not conform to the conditions and regulations applicable to incidental signs for the site, such sign shall no longer be deemed to be an exempt sign, but instead shall be treated as and subject to all conditions and regulations applicable to a non-exempt sign located on the site. Multi-Family Greater Than 7 Units in RMM/RML | Area (Max Sq. Ft.) | 6 sq. ft. | In the event a sign which would otherwise be deemed to be an incidental sign is displayed on a site, but does not conform to the conditions and regulations applicable to incidental signs for the site, such sign shall no longer be deemed to be an exempt sign, but instead shall be treated as and subject to all conditions and regulations applicable to a non-exempt sign located on the site. Multi-Family Greater Than 7 Units in RMM/RML | Height | N/A | In the event a sign which would otherwise be deemed to be an incidental sign is displayed on a site, but does not conform to the conditions and regulations applicable to incidental signs for the site, such sign shall no longer be deemed to be an exempt sign, but instead shall be treated as and subject to all conditions and regulations applicable to a non-exempt sign located on the site. Multi-Family Greater Than 7 Units in RMM/RML | Permit Required | No | In the event a sign which would otherwise be deemed to be an incidental sign is displayed on a site, but does not conform to the conditions and regulations applicable to incidental signs for the site, such sign shall no longer be deemed to be an exempt sign, but instead shall be treated as and subject to all conditions and regulations applicable to a non-exempt sign located on the site. Interior Signs | Maximum Number | N/A | Interior Signs | Area | N/A | Interior Signs | Height | N/A | Interior Signs | Permit Required | No | Handheld Signs | Maximum Number | N/A | Hand held signs or signs worn as part of a costume or item of clothing that do not contain a commercial message. For the purposes of this article, all signs on non-residential property shall be presumed commercial; however, the presumption shall be considered rebuttable and may be overcome if a reasonable person could logically conclude that the presumption is invalid. Nothing in this provision shall be construed to exempt persons who display such signs from other legal requirements, including, but not limited to, those relating to traffic, privacy, and trespass. Handheld Signs | Area | N/A | Hand held signs or signs worn as part of a costume or item of clothing that do not contain a commercial message. For the purposes of this article, all signs on non-residential property shall be presumed commercial; however, the presumption shall be considered rebuttable and may be overcome if a reasonable person could logically conclude that the presumption is invalid. Nothing in this provision shall be construed to exempt persons who display such signs from other legal requirements, including, but not limited to, those relating to traffic, privacy, and trespass. Handheld Signs | Height | N/A | Hand held signs or signs worn as part of a costume or item of clothing that do not contain a commercial message. For the purposes of this article, all signs on non-residential property shall be presumed commercial; however, the presumption shall be considered rebuttable and may be overcome if a reasonable person could logically conclude that the presumption is invalid. Nothing in this provision shall be construed to exempt persons who display such signs from other legal requirements, including, but not limited to, those relating to traffic, privacy, and trespass. Handheld Signs | Permit Required | No | Hand held signs or signs worn as part of a costume or item of clothing that do not contain a commercial message. For the purposes of this article, all signs on non-residential property shall be presumed commercial; however, the presumption shall be considered rebuttable and may be overcome if a reasonable person could logically conclude that the presumption is invalid. Nothing in this provision shall be construed to exempt persons who display such signs from other legal requirements, including, but not limited to, those relating to traffic, privacy, and trespass. Non-Commercial Signs in Traditional Public Forum/Rights-of-Way | Maximum Number | 1 | The sign must be hand-held or worn as an item of clothing; The sign must not be affixed to the ground or otherwise rendered freestanding; and The sign must not be displayed on a median of a divided roadway and must not unreasonably obstruct or interfere with the normal flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Non-Commercial Signs in Traditional Public Forum/Rights-of-Way | Area | N/A | The sign must be hand-held or worn as an item of clothing; The sign must not be affixed to the ground or otherwise rendered freestanding; and The sign must not be displayed on a median of a divided roadway and must not unreasonably obstruct or interfere with the normal flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Non-Commercial Signs in Traditional Public Forum/Rights-of-Way | Height | N/A | The sign must be hand-held or worn as an item of clothing; The sign must not be affixed to the ground or otherwise rendered freestanding; and The sign must not be displayed on a median of a divided roadway and must not unreasonably obstruct or interfere with the normal flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Non-Commercial Signs in Traditional Public Forum/Rights-of-Way | Permit Required | No | The sign must be hand-held or worn as an item of clothing; The sign must not be affixed to the ground or otherwise rendered freestanding; and The sign must not be displayed on a median of a divided roadway and must not unreasonably obstruct or interfere with the normal flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. (Ord. 43-21, § 3, 6-2-2021)

Cape Coral Land Development Code § 7.4.2 Permanent signs—Non-residential.

Section 7.4.2. - Permanent signs—Non-residential. Sign Requirements Non-Residential Zoning Districts and Lawfully Existing Non-Residential Uses in Residential Zoning Districts Sign Type | Regulations | | Other Requirements Awning Signs | Maximum Number | N/A | Awning Signs | Area (Max Sq. Ft.) | 8 sq. ft. | Awning Signs | Height | N/A | Awning Signs | Permit Required | No | Building Signs | Maximum Number | Article 7.2.5 | Building Signs | Area | Article 7.2.5 | Building Signs | Height | Article 7.2.5 | Building Signs | Permit Required | Yes | Development Identification Signs | Maximum Number | 1 (See other requirements) | Boulevard entrances. At residential subdivision or residential development entrances which contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one freestanding sign may be in the median strip of the entrance or two single-faced signs equal in size may be located on each side of the entrance. Non-boulevard entrances. At subdivision or residential development entrances which do not contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one double-faced sign facing perpendicular to the street or two single-faced signs equal in size and located on each side of the entrance may be erected or located. Location. Except when allowed in the entrance median strip, development signs on private or commonly owned property and shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the edge of the entranceway pavement. A development sign may incorporate or be incorporated into landscaping, or into accessory entrance structural features including fountains or walls. Development signs may be illuminated only by means of exterior lights which are shielded so that light does not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Development Identification Signs | Area (Max Sq. Ft.) | 32 sq. ft. | Boulevard entrances. At residential subdivision or residential development entrances which contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one freestanding sign may be in the median strip of the entrance or two single-faced signs equal in size may be located on each side of the entrance. Non-boulevard entrances. At subdivision or residential development entrances which do not contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one double-faced sign facing perpendicular to the street or two single-faced signs equal in size and located on each side of the entrance may be erected or located. Location. Except when allowed in the entrance median strip, development signs on private or commonly owned property and shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the edge of the entranceway pavement. A development sign may incorporate or be incorporated into landscaping, or into accessory entrance structural features including fountains or walls. Development signs may be illuminated only by means of exterior lights which are shielded so that light does not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Development Identification Signs | Height | 10 Ft. | Boulevard entrances. At residential subdivision or residential development entrances which contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one freestanding sign may be in the median strip of the entrance or two single-faced signs equal in size may be located on each side of the entrance. Non-boulevard entrances. At subdivision or residential development entrances which do not contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one double-faced sign facing perpendicular to the street or two single-faced signs equal in size and located on each side of the entrance may be erected or located. Location. Except when allowed in the entrance median strip, development signs on private or commonly owned property and shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the edge of the entranceway pavement. A development sign may incorporate or be incorporated into landscaping, or into accessory entrance structural features including fountains or walls. Development signs may be illuminated only by means of exterior lights which are shielded so that light does not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Development Identification Signs | Permit Required | Yes | Boulevard entrances. At residential subdivision or residential development entrances which contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one freestanding sign may be in the median strip of the entrance or two single-faced signs equal in size may be located on each side of the entrance. Non-boulevard entrances. At subdivision or residential development entrances which do not contain a median strip separating the entrance and exit lanes, either one double-faced sign facing perpendicular to the street or two single-faced signs equal in size and located on each side of the entrance may be erected or located. Location. Except when allowed in the entrance median strip, development signs on private or commonly owned property and shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the edge of the entranceway pavement. A development sign may incorporate or be incorporated into landscaping, or into accessory entrance structural features including fountains or walls. Development signs may be illuminated only by means of exterior lights which are shielded so that light does not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Directional Signs | Maximum Number | 1 | A permanent directional sign may be installed on private property by the property owner or within the public right-of-way by a private business on behalf of the City of Cape Coral if necessary to direct the public to a hidden or difficult to access location. Directional Signs | Height/Width | 54"/56" | A permanent directional sign may be installed on private property by the property owner or within the public right-of-way by a private business on behalf of the City of Cape Coral if necessary to direct the public to a hidden or difficult to access location. Directional Signs | Height | 24" to the bottom of the sign from ground. | A permanent directional sign may be installed on private property by the property owner or within the public right-of-way by a private business on behalf of the City of Cape Coral if necessary to direct the public to a hidden or difficult to access location. Directional Signs | Permit Required | No | A permanent directional sign may be installed on private property by the property owner or within the public right-of-way by a private business on behalf of the City of Cape Coral if necessary to direct the public to a hidden or difficult to access location. Electronic Message Centers | Maximum Number | Article 7.2.5 | See Section 7.4.3.2 Miscellaneous Signs Electronic Message Centers | Area | Article 7.2.5 | See Section 7.4.3.2 Miscellaneous Signs Electronic Message Centers | Height | Article 7.2.5 | See Section 7.4.3.2 Miscellaneous Signs Electronic Message Centers | Permit Required | Yes | See Section 7.4.3.2 Miscellaneous Signs Fascia Signs in South Cape (SC) Zoning District | Maximum Number | N/A | In the South Cape zoning district only, projecting signs may occur forward of the build-to zone or the minimum setback, as applicable, but shall not extend forward of the property line and may encroach into the easement, if approved by the Director of the Department of Community Development. The City may require the property owner to enter into a formal easement agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Fascia Signs in South Cape (SC) Zoning District | Area | N/A | In the South Cape zoning district only, projecting signs may occur forward of the build-to zone or the minimum setback, as applicable, but shall not extend forward of the property line and may encroach into the easement, if approved by the Director of the Department of Community Development. The City may require the property owner to enter into a formal easement agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Fascia Signs in South Cape (SC) Zoning District | Height | N/A | In the South Cape zoning district only, projecting signs may occur forward of the build-to zone or the minimum setback, as applicable, but shall not extend forward of the property line and may encroach into the easement, if approved by the Director of the Department of Community Development. The City may require the property owner to enter into a formal easement agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Fascia Signs in South Cape (SC) Zoning District | Permit Required | Yes | In the South Cape zoning district only, projecting signs may occur forward of the build-to zone or the minimum setback, as applicable, but shall not extend forward of the property line and may encroach into the easement, if approved by the Director of the Department of Community Development. The City may require the property owner to enter into a formal easement agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Flags | Maximum Number | | Flags that bear no commercial message. Flags bearing commercial messages shall require a permit and shall be calculated in the sign area located on the site. Flags bearing an incidental sign message shall be treated in the same manner as incidental signs. Flags | Area | | Flags that bear no commercial message. Flags bearing commercial messages shall require a permit and shall be calculated in the sign area located on the site. Flags bearing an incidental sign message shall be treated in the same manner as incidental signs. Flags | Height | | Flags that bear no commercial message. Flags bearing commercial messages shall require a permit and shall be calculated in the sign area located on the site. Flags bearing an incidental sign message shall be treated in the same manner as incidental signs. Flags | Permit Required | | Flags that bear no commercial message. Flags bearing commercial messages shall require a permit and shall be calculated in the sign area located on the site. Flags bearing an incidental sign message shall be treated in the same manner as incidental signs. Freestanding Signs | Maximum Number | Article 7.2.5 | Not incidental or residential. Freestanding Signs | Area | Article 7.2.5 | Not incidental or residential. Freestanding Signs | Height | Article 7.2.5 | Not incidental or residential. Freestanding Signs | Permit Required | Yes | Not incidental or residential. Gasoline Pricing Signs | Permit Required | Yes | See Section 7.4.3.A Miscellaneous Signs Incidental Signs | Maximum Number | N/A | In the event a sign which would otherwise be deemed to be an incidental sign is displayed on a site, but does not conform to the conditions and regulations applicable to incidental signs for the site, such sign shall no longer be deemed to be an exempt sign, but instead shall be treated as and subject to all conditions and regulations applicable to a non-exempt sign located on the site. Incidental Signs | Area (Max Sq. Ft.) | 6 sq. ft. | In the event a sign which would otherwise be deemed to be an incidental sign is displayed on a site, but does not conform to the conditions and regulations applicable to incidental signs for the site, such sign shall no longer be deemed to be an exempt sign, but instead shall be treated as and subject to all conditions and regulations applicable to a non-exempt sign located on the site. Incidental Signs | Height | 6 | In the event a sign which would otherwise be deemed to be an incidental sign is displayed on a site, but does not conform to the conditions and regulations applicable to incidental signs for the site, such sign shall no longer be deemed to be an exempt sign, but instead shall be treated as and subject to all conditions and regulations applicable to a non-exempt sign located on the site. Incidental Signs | Permit Required | No | In the event a sign which would otherwise be deemed to be an incidental sign is displayed on a site, but does not conform to the conditions and regulations applicable to incidental signs for the site, such sign shall no longer be deemed to be an exempt sign, but instead shall be treated as and subject to all conditions and regulations applicable to a non-exempt sign located on the site. Integral Signs | Maximum Number | N/A | Integral Signs | Area | N/A | Integral Signs | Height | N/A | Integral Signs | Permit Required | Yes | Interior Signs | Maximum Number | N/A | Interior Signs | Area | N/A | Interior Signs | Height | N/A | Interior Signs | Permit Required | No | Marquee Signs in South Cape (SC) only | Maximum Number | N/A | Projecting signs may occur forward of the build-to zone or the minimum setback, as applicable, but shall not extend forward of the property line and may encroach into the easement, if approved by the Director of the Department of Community Development. The City may require the property owner to enter into a formal easement agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Marquee Signs in South Cape (SC) only | Area | N/A | Projecting signs may occur forward of the build-to zone or the minimum setback, as applicable, but shall not extend forward of the property line and may encroach into the easement, if approved by the Director of the Department of Community Development. The City may require the property owner to enter into a formal easement agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Marquee Signs in South Cape (SC) only | Height | N/A | Projecting signs may occur forward of the build-to zone or the minimum setback, as applicable, but shall not extend forward of the property line and may encroach into the easement, if approved by the Director of the Department of Community Development. The City may require the property owner to enter into a formal easement agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Marquee Signs in South Cape (SC) only | Permit Required | Yes | Projecting signs may occur forward of the build-to zone or the minimum setback, as applicable, but shall not extend forward of the property line and may encroach into the easement, if approved by the Director of the Department of Community Development. The City may require the property owner to enter into a formal easement agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Memorial Signs | Maximum Number | N/A | Memorial Signs | Area | N/A | Memorial Signs | Height | N/A | Memorial Signs | Permit Required | No | Menu Board(s)/Pre-Sale Board(s) | Maximum Number | Menu Board 1 per drive-through Pre-Sale Board 1 per drive through | Menu Board(s)/Pre-Sale Board(s) | Area | 32 sq. ft./12 sq. ft. | Menu Board(s)/Pre-Sale Board(s) | Height | N/A | Menu Board(s)/Pre-Sale Board(s) | Permit Required | Yes | Model Home Signs | Maximum Number | 1 | Both sides of sign can be used for advertising. Must be on a site with an approved special exception or conditional use for a model home. Model Home Signs | Area | 32 sq. ft. | Both sides of sign can be used for advertising. Must be on a site with an approved special exception or conditional use for a model home. Model Home Signs | Height | 10 ft. | Both sides of sign can be used for advertising. Must be on a site with an approved special exception or conditional use for a model home. Model Home Signs | Permit Required | Yes | Both sides of sign can be used for advertising. Must be on a site with an approved special exception or conditional use for a model home. Non-Commercial Signs | Maximum Number | 1 | May be freestanding or building sign. Non-Commercial Signs | Area | 4 sq. ft. | May be freestanding or building sign. Non-Commercial Signs | Height | 5 | May be freestanding or building sign. Non-Commercial Signs | Permit Required | No | May be freestanding or building sign. Handheld Signs | Maximum Number | N/A | Hand held signs or signs worn as part of a costume or item of clothing that do not contain a commercial message. For the purposes of this article, all signs on non-residential property shall be presumed commercial; however, the presumption shall be considered rebuttable and may be overcome if a reasonable person could logically conclude that the presumption is invalid. Nothing in this provision shall be construed to exempt persons who display such signs from other legal requirements, including, but not limited to, those relating to traffic, privacy, and trespass. Handheld Signs | Area | N/A | Hand held signs or signs worn as part of a costume or item of clothing that do not contain a commercial message. For the purposes of this article, all signs on non-residential property shall be presumed commercial; however, the presumption shall be considered rebuttable and may be overcome if a reasonable person could logically conclude that the presumption is invalid. Nothing in this provision shall be construed to exempt persons who display such signs from other legal requirements, including, but not limited to, those relating to traffic, privacy, and trespass. Handheld Signs | Height | N/A | Hand held signs or signs worn as part of a costume or item of clothing that do not contain a commercial message. For the purposes of this article, all signs on non-residential property shall be presumed commercial; however, the presumption shall be considered rebuttable and may be overcome if a reasonable person could logically conclude that the presumption is invalid. Nothing in this provision shall be construed to exempt persons who display such signs from other legal requirements, including, but not limited to, those relating to traffic, privacy, and trespass. Handheld Signs | Permit Required | N/A | Hand held signs or signs worn as part of a costume or item of clothing that do not contain a commercial message. For the purposes of this article, all signs on non-residential property shall be presumed commercial; however, the presumption shall be considered rebuttable and may be overcome if a reasonable person could logically conclude that the presumption is invalid. Nothing in this provision shall be construed to exempt persons who display such signs from other legal requirements, including, but not limited to, those relating to traffic, privacy, and trespass. Non-Commercial Signs in Traditional Public Forum/Rights-of-Way | Maximum Number | 1 | The sign must be hand-held or worn as an item of clothing; The sign must not be affixed to the ground or otherwise rendered freestanding; and The sign must not be displayed on a median of a divided roadway and must not unreasonably obstruct or interfere with the normal flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Name Plate Signs | Maximum Number | 1/Building Entrance | Must be attached to building. Name Plate Signs | Area | 2 sq. ft. | Must be attached to building. Name Plate Signs | Height | N/A | Must be attached to building. Name Plate Signs | Permit Required | No | Must be attached to building. Suspended Signs | Maximum Number | 1/Business Entrance | Suspended Signs | Area | 4 sq. ft. | Suspended Signs | Height | 8 Feet of minimum vertical clearance from any sidewalk, private drive, parking area, or public street. | Suspended Signs | Permit Required | No | Window/Door Signs | Maximum Number | See Other Regulations. | On each side of a building, no more than 50% of the total glazed area of windows and doors on the first floor of that side of the building may contain a window or door sign(s) or. If a window or door sign(s) signs cover more than 50% of the glazed area of the first-floor windows and doors on the side of the building where the window or door sign(s) are located, the window or door sign(s) are no longer exempt. Any window or door sign(s) above the first floor of a building shall not be deemed an exempt sign and shall require a permit. Window/Door Signs | Area | See Other Regulations. | On each side of a building, no more than 50% of the total glazed area of windows and doors on the first floor of that side of the building may contain a window or door sign(s) or. If a window or door sign(s) signs cover more than 50% of the glazed area of the first-floor windows and doors on the side of the building where the window or door sign(s) are located, the window or door sign(s) are no longer exempt. Any window or door sign(s) above the first floor of a building shall not be deemed an exempt sign and shall require a permit. Window/Door Signs | Height | N/A | On each side of a building, no more than 50% of the total glazed area of windows and doors on the first floor of that side of the building may contain a window or door sign(s) or. If a window or door sign(s) signs cover more than 50% of the glazed area of the first-floor windows and doors on the side of the building where the window or door sign(s) are located, the window or door sign(s) are no longer exempt. Any window or door sign(s) above the first floor of a building shall not be deemed an exempt sign and shall require a permit. Window/Door Signs | Permit Required | No | On each side of a building, no more than 50% of the total glazed area of windows and doors on the first floor of that side of the building may contain a window or door sign(s) or. If a window or door sign(s) signs cover more than 50% of the glazed area of the first-floor windows and doors on the side of the building where the window or door sign(s) are located, the window or door sign(s) are no longer exempt. Any window or door sign(s) above the first floor of a building shall not be deemed an exempt sign and shall require a permit.

Cape Coral Land Development Code § 7.4.3 Miscellaneous signs.

Section 7.4.3. - Miscellaneous signs. A. Gasoline Pricing Signs In addition to any other signs allowed herein, automobile service stations and other commercial uses lawfully containing fuel pumps for the sale of fuel to the public shall be allowed an additional 24 square feet of signs to advertise gasoline pricing provided that the gasoline pricing sign(s) shall be incorporated into a freestanding sign or located flat on the building or canopy. Sites at the intersection of two platted streets shall be permitted one additional freestanding sign to be placed on the second platted street for the sole purpose of displaying gasoline prices. The second sign shall not exceed a total of 24 square feet of which a maximum of 25% may be utilized for the business name or logo. B. Electronic Message Center or Sign (EMC). Electronic message center or sign shall meet the following criteria: 1. EMC's shall not operate at brightness levels of more than 0.3 foot candles above ambient light, as measured using a foot-candle meter at a pre-set distance. The pre-set distances to measure the foot-candles are calculated using the following formula. Measurement Distance = The square root of the sign area x 100. The measurement distance may be rounded to the nearest whole number. 2. If the electronic message center is a text-only message displays, then the text may move along the face of the sign, but the text shall not exceed 12 inches in height. 3. Only one electronic message center shall be allowed per site. 4. An electronic message sign center shall not be installed on or added to a non-conforming sign. 5. Minimum display time is 8 seconds. 6. The use of video display, flashing, or blinking is prohibited for any EMC. 7. EMC's shall include photo-sensors to provide automatic intensity adjustment based on ambient lighting conditions. All electronic message center or sign not meeting these criteria are prohibited under § 7.2.2 of this article.

Source: City of Cape Coral, Florida, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/cape_coral/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=ART7SI_CH4PESIFetched: 11/4/2026