How Coral Springs Handles Sign Regulations: A Practical Guide
Coral Springs maintains 106 local ordinances across all categories, and 3 of those deal specifically with sign regulations. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Coral Springs falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.
Holiday Displays
Coral Springs does not impose strict regulations specifically targeting holiday displays on residential properties. Holiday decorations and seasonal displays are generally considered temporary and are permitted on private property without a permit. The city's Land Development Code Chapter 18 (Signs) exempts seasonal and holiday decorations from sign permit requirements, though displays must not create safety hazards or encroach on public rights-of-way.
Key details: Permit Required: No — exempt from sign permits. Code: LDC Ch. 18 (seasonal exemption). Safety Rules: No sidewalk/ROW obstruction. Electrical: Outdoor-rated cords required. HOA Rules: May apply separately.
Holiday displays that create safety hazards, block sight triangles, or encroach on public rights-of-way may be cited by Code Compliance under general property maintenance standards. Electrical code violations may result in a fire inspection referral.
If you are coming from a city with tighter rules, you will find Coral Springs gives residents more flexibility on holiday displays.
Garage Sale Signs
Garage sale signs in Coral Springs are regulated under Chapter 18 of the Land Development Code (Signs) and Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances (Property Maintenance). Signs may only be placed on the property where the garage sale is being held and must be removed immediately after the sale concludes. Signs in public rights-of-way, on utility poles, or on median strips are prohibited.
Key details: Code: LDC Ch. 18, §1806 + Code Ch. 8. Placement: On sale property only. Right-of-Way Signs: Prohibited — subject to removal. Removal: Same day as sale ends. Enforcement: Code Compliance (954) 344-5964.
Signs placed in rights-of-way or on public property are removed by the city and may result in a code violation notice. Violations are cited under Section 1-8.1 of the Code of Ordinances. Repeat offenders may face escalating fines through the Special Magistrate process.
Political Signs
Coral Springs regulates political signs under Chapter 18 of the Land Development Code (Signs), Section 1806 (Temporary Signs). Political and noncommercial signs on residential properties are treated as temporary signs with size and placement restrictions. Signs may not be placed in public rights-of-way or on utility poles, and all temporary signs must be removed promptly after an election or event.
Key details: Code: LDC Ch. 18, §1806. Max Size (Residential): 4 sq ft per sign face. Right-of-Way: Prohibited — subject to removal. State Protection: FL §106.1435. Prohibited Signs: LDC §1814.
Signs placed in rights-of-way or on public property are subject to immediate removal by the city. Code violations are issued under Section 1-8.1 of the Code of Ordinances. Fines may be assessed for signs that remain after the mandated removal period post-election.
The Bottom Line
Coral Springs's sign regulations rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Coral Springs is broadly strict or permissive.
These rules come from Coral Springs's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.