Collier County, FL Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing code
- LDC 5.04.06 B.6
- Permit
- Bulk temporary permit required
- Removal deadline
- Within 7 days
- Residential size limit
- 4 sq ft, 3 feet tall
- Right-of-way
- Prohibited
Summary
In unincorporated Collier County, election and referendum signs need a bulk temporary permit, must show the permit number, and must be removed within 7 days. On residential property they can't exceed 4 square feet or 3 feet in height, and none may be placed in the public right-of-way.
Signs for elections and referendums shall be permitted subject to the following requirements: A bulk temporary permit shall be obtained prior to the erection ... of signage before elections and referendums. ... The bulk permit number shall appear on every sign ... All signs for which the permit is issued shall be removed within 7 days.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 126 | Land Development Code: Supplement 33).
Full Breakdown
LDC 5.04.06 B.6 requires a bulk temporary permit before erecting election or referendum signs, and the permit number must appear on every sign or its supporting pole. All permitted signs must be removed within 7 days. Signs on residentially zoned property are limited to 4 square feet in area and 3 feet in height; on nonresidential or mixed-use property the limits are 32 square feet and 8 feet. No temporary sign may be placed in a public right-of-way or block the safe visibility of pedestrians and motorists. Cities such as Naples and Marco Island set their own sign rules.
Violations & Fines
Signs in the right-of-way or without the required bulk permit may be removed by the county, and violations are enforced by Collier County Code Enforcement under the LDC and Florida Statutes Chapter 162.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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