Melbourne, FL Sign Regulations: Window Signs (2026)

Chapter 11 of the Melbourne City Code defines a 'window sign/service bay opening sign' as a temporary sign painted on, attached to, or visible through a window or a service bay opening, and specifically excludes displayed merchandise from that definition (Sec. 04). 09 (Sec. 18(K)), a business does not need a sign permit to post a paper sale banner or promotional poster in its storefront glass. 20(B)(2)(b)(ii), which governs building signs in Melbourne's nonresidential zoning districts, each premises is permitted temporary window signs or service bay opening signs in only one window or one service bay, and the combined signs in that location cannot exceed ten percent of the glass surface area of the window or bay.

20(D)(2)(b)(ii). Even though no permit is required, a window sign must still meet the other requirements of the sign ordinance and the Florida Building Code (Sec. 12. A sign that goes beyond one window, covers more than 10% of the glass, or otherwise violates Chapter 11 loses its exempt status and becomes an unpermitted sign subject to code enforcement.