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The City of Weston
is committed to the preservation and enhancement of our
community’s value. Strict sign codes have been enacted to support
this effort.
The City sign code is available for viewing in its
entirety in Chapter 156 of the Weston Code of Ordinances. Business
owners are urged to review the code and contact our Planning and
Zoning department prior to the design or purchase of any sign.
Please call 954-921-7781. Prohibited Signs
The complete list of prohibited sign types is located in Chapter
156.17.
The most frequently inquired about types that are prohibited
include: Roof signs; inflatable signs; projected signs; signs
containing a visible light source or neon; flashing signs; portable
signs such as sidewalk signs; and banner signs (except as provided
below).
Banner Signs
May be permitted on
non-residential property after receipt of a sign permit from the
City (for up to 30 consecutive days in any 12-month period).
Authorization of such banner signs are associated with: |
- Initial opening of a business
- Renaming of an existing business
- Change of ownership/management of existing business
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Permits are issued by the Weston Planning & Zoning Department, 954-921-7781.
Real Estate Signs
Such signs on residential lots shall not exceed two square
feet in area. Real estate signs shall not be erected until the
property is listed for sale, and shall be removed within three days
of closing or the signing of a lease agreement. No sign may be
placed in a public or private right-of-way. See Chapter 156.23 for
entirety of Real Estate signs regarding non-residential properties.
Special Event Signs
May be authorized by the City for periods of up to only 30
consecutive days in any 12-month period, and must be removed no
later than 3 days after the event or activity has ended. Such signs
shall only be permitted if a Special Event Permit has been
authorized. Special Event Permits are issued by the Community
Services Department, 954-389-4321 (see Special Event Permit)
Permit required
Except as provided in section 156.02, no permanent or
temporary sign shall be erected, constructed, posted, painted,
altered, maintained, or relocated until a permit has been issued by
the city.
Signs exempt from a permit
(156.02). The following
signs may be erected or constructed without a permit when in
accordance with the city's adopted Building Code and this chapter:
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Official traffic, governmental information, and
provisional warning signs or sign structures, when erected or
required to be erected by a governmental agency. |
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(2) |
Temporary signs indicating danger or warning. |
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(3) |
Changing of the copy on a bulletin board, poster
board, display encasement or marquee. |
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(4) |
Political signs. |
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(5) |
Real estate signs advertising the sale or lease of
four or fewer single family residential units. |
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(6) |
Any sign located within a building, lobby or
courtyard and not visible from off site. However, such signs are not
exempt from the structural electrical or material specifications as
set forth in this code and the city's adopted Building Code. |
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(7) |
Flags, whether displayed on poles or in another
fashion. Installation of a permanent flag pole or other permanent
mounting device shall require a building permit. If the flag pole or
device is located on property zoned for other than single family
residential uses, the location of the flag pole or device must be
shown on the site plan for the property. See § 156.19 for display
standards. |
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(8) |
Seasonal decorations in residential areas, if they
comply with § 156.23(D). |
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(9) |
To the extent that this division allows a sign
displaying commercial copy to be exempt from permitting, it shall
allow a sign with the same size, length of display, appearance,
location, display area, and other physical characteristics to be
exempt from permitting if it displays noncommercial copy. |
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