5. NEW BUSINESS:

May 21, 2026 Local Planning Agency Meeting · 2026-05-21 · agenda_item

The City of Destin's Local Planning Agency is reviewing a proposed ordinance, Ordinance No. 26-07-LC, to update regulations for land development codes related to signs. This ordinance aims to renumber and rename Article 16, "Signs," to a new Article 8, "Sign Regulations." The proposed changes include classifying signs as commercial or non-commercial, temporary or permanent, and establishing limits on size and height based on zoning districts. A key proposal is to prohibit new digital signs citywide, with existing digital signs becoming nonconforming and requiring removal within ten years, though institutional uses may be exempt. The item is currently under review, with the Local Planning Agency recommending approval to the City Council after discussing revisions. This process could lead to work involving site plan adjustments, potential rezoning applications, and the installation or modification of signage according to new standards. Contractors specializing in signage, general contracting, and related trades, as well as suppliers of sign materials, may find opportunities as these regulations are finalized and implemented. Early engagement could provide insight into specific project needs before final bids and permits are issued.

number of permits per year for temporary event signs

2 permits/year

total allowable area for signs in residential areas

45 sq ft

allowable size per sign in residential areas

15 sq ft

number of years existing digital signs become nonconforming

10 years

variable sign height limits in mixed-use districts

8–12 ft

variable sign height limits in commercial/industrial districts

26 ft