Kissimmee's Sign Regulations: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles sign regulations a little differently. In Kissimmee, Florida, there are 3 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Political Signs

LDC §14-11-9 governs temporary signage including political signs. Per §14-11-9(A)(4), political party and candidate headquarters/offices may display one banner up to 21 sq ft starting six months before an election and must remove it within seven days after.

Key details: Code Section: LDC §14-11-9(A)(4). HQ Banner Size: 21 sq ft max. Display Period: 6 months pre-election. Removal Deadline: 7 days post-election. Yard Signs: Per residential temp-sign rules.

Sec. 1-22(b)(7) — $150 sign violation. The city may remove unlawful signs from public rights-of-way without notice. Snipe signs are removable as litter.

Garage Sale Signs

Garage and yard sale signs are governed by LDC §14-11-9 (temporary signs) and §14-6-27 (garage sales). Signs may only be displayed during the actual sale and must be removed immediately afterward. Snipe signs on utility poles and rights-of-way are prohibited under §14-11-11.

Key details: Code Section: LDC §14-11-9, §14-6-27. Snipe Signs: Prohibited (§14-11-11). ROW Placement: Prohibited. Display Period: Only during sale. Penalty: $150 (Sec. 1-22(b)(7)).

Sec. 1-22(b)(7) — $150 sign violation. Snipe signs removed without notice. Repeat offenders face Code Enforcement Board action.

Holiday Displays

Holiday decorations are explicitly exempt from sign-permit requirements under LDC §14-11-10(C). Temporary holiday displays don't require permits regardless of size, illumination, or duration.

Key details: Code Section: LDC §14-11-10(C). Permit Required: No. Size Limit: None. Sight Triangle: Must keep clear.

Sec. 1-22(b)(7) — $150 sign violation if decoration becomes effectively permanent advertising. Right-of-way obstructions under Sec. 38-118 enforced separately.

If you are coming from a city with tighter rules, you will find Kissimmee gives residents more flexibility on holiday displays.

The Bottom Line

Kissimmee'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 Kissimmee is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Kissimmee can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.