Illuminated Signs & LED Neon Signs in Miami

In the City of Miami sign permits are issued by the Building Department; the sign rules are in Article 10 of the Miami 21 zoning code. According to the city's signage guide and Article 10:

• Permit needed for wall, window, hanging, projecting and awning signs; the application needs a scaled sign drawing and a site plan with elevations.
• No animation: animated signs and blinking or flashing lights are prohibited.
• Brightness: internally lit signs may not exceed 0.3 foot-candles above ambient light, and the manufacturer certifies the preset intensity.
• Zones: in some transect zones (T1, T3, T4, T5-R, T6-R, CS) illuminated signs need a Warrant; elsewhere they are allowed by right.
• Projecting signs: at least 8 ft from the ground to the bottom of the sign; maximum projection depends on the zone.

Check the current version with the City of Miami before you apply – Miami-Dade County and other municipalities such as Miami Beach have their own rules.

Sources: City of Miami – signage guide, Miami 21, Article 10, as of October 2026. This is not legal advice – the local authority makes the final decision.

The city asks for a scaled sign drawing, a site plan with elevations and details of existing signs. With your free design preview you get:

• your sign shown on a photo of your storefront
• dimensions, materials and light color
• which elements light up and which are printed

You or your sign installer submit the application.

• Indoor LED neon signs come with fixings and a plug-in power supply – hang it up and plug it in, step by step in our installation guide.
• Outdoor signs, light boxes and hard-wired signs should be connected by a qualified electrician. Miami has plenty of sign installers who also fit signs made by others.

Tell us where the sign will go and we will tell you what you need for installation.

• LED neon signs – steady, non-flashing light for bars, cafés and salons
• Channel letters – illuminated letters for the storefront
• Back-lit acrylic letters – halo light with controlled brightness
• Projecting signs – at least 8 ft above the ground

All sign types at a glance

1. Send your logo, sketch or text – ideally with a photo of your storefront
2. Receive your free digital design preview
3. After your approval, production takes about 2–3 weeks
4. Insured delivery to your address in Miami

Every sign is dimmable and comes with a remote control and a 24-month warranty. Delivery is duty paid – no import charges when it arrives.

Can an illuminated sign flash in Miami?
No. Miami 21 prohibits animated signs and blinking or flashing lights. Our LED neon signs give a steady, even light.

Do I need a permit for a storefront sign in Miami?
Yes. Wall, window, hanging, projecting and awning signs need a permit from the City of Miami Building Department.

Do you install signs in Miami?
Indoor LED neon signs come with fixings and a plug-in power supply, so you can hang them yourself. For outdoor signs, light boxes and hard-wired signs we recommend a local electrician or sign installer.

Can I see the sign on my storefront before ordering?
Yes. Send us a photo of your storefront and we will show you a free design preview with your sign in place.