Sign Regulations in Manatee County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Manatee County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
In unincorporated Manatee County, political signs may be up to 6 square feet in residential districts (32 square feet elsewhere) and up to 10 feet tall. In non-residential districts they must sit 5 feet from the property line. Signs must be removed within 30 days after the election.
Political Sign Rules in Manatee County
Some RestrictionsManatee County LDC 609.2 (Political Signs)
The maximum height of political signs is ten (10) feet; ... The maximum sign area in residential districts for political signs is six (6) square feet; [in] all other districts thirty-two (32) square feet; ... Political signs ... shall be removed within thirty (30) days after the election or a referendum issue has been decided.
Garage Sale Signs
In unincorporated Manatee County, garage sale signs are among the sign types allowed without a sign permit under the Land Development Code. Garage sales themselves are limited to one sale of up to three consecutive days, no more than four sales per calendar year, one every three months.
Garage Sale Sign Rules in Manatee County
Some RestrictionsManatee County LDC Ch. 5 (Garage Sales) & 603.2 (permit-exempt signs)
Garage Sales are allowed as an accessory residential use, but shall be limited to one sale, not to exceed three (3) consecutive days. One garage sale may be allowed every three (3) months not to exceed a maximum of four (4) garage sales per calendar year.
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