III. RECOMMENDATIONS:

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

The City of Destin's Planning Agency is reviewing proposed changes to ground sign height regulations. The current 26-foot maximum height is seen as contributing to visual clutter along U.S. 98 and Main Street. The proposal aims to establish shorter, more uniform sign height standards to improve aesthetics, pedestrian focus, and streetscape design. This item is currently under review, with staff seeking a recommendation to the City Council. The transition to new standards will happen gradually as existing signs are redeveloped. This process could eventually involve work related to sign removal, replacement, and potentially new construction or modifications to existing properties to accommodate new sign regulations. Contractors specializing in signage, electrical work, and general construction may find future opportunities as these changes are implemented over time.

maximum ground sign height

26 foot