Sign Permit: Miami restaurant guide
City of Miami — Building Department / Office of Zoning Confirm with the city
What it is
Permit for new or changed exterior signs, reviewed for Miami 21 Article 10 sign standards and the Florida Building Code.
When a restaurant needs it
New or altered exterior signage (some signs are exempt; see the City's exempt list).
How to apply
A licensed sign contractor files a sign permit in iBuild with drawings for zoning and building review.
Documents you’ll need
- Sign drawings with dimensions and location
- Elevation / site plan
- Electrical details for illuminated signs
- Contractor qualifier information
Good to know
Illuminated signs are not allowed within 100 feet of a residential frontage unless permitted by Warrant, and luminance cannot exceed 0.3 foot-candles above ambient light.
Official source
City of Miami — Sign Code · City of Miami — sign design standards
Answer a few questions about your space and get every permit in order, with a timeline, a cost range, walkthroughs, and every application filled in for you to sign with Open.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.