# Sign Regulations in Butler, Georgia

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Butler, Georgia, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Butler, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/butler
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Butler/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTIILI_S6-061RESIAFRE)

## At a glance

Butler, Georgia regulates 26 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Principal Use Ground Sign (Non-Residential Principal Permitted Use)s in the Agricultural District (AG), Single Family Residential District (SFR), Single Family Residential Designed District (SFRD), Multi-Family Residential District (MFR), Manufactured Home Subdivision District (MHS), Rural Residential District (RR) zoning district are capped at 10 ft (local), 15 ft (state highways) tall and 16 sq ft, with a 15 feet from road right-of-way (Sec 8.D) setback (Sec. Table 25.2; Section 8.H). Most commercial signs in Butler require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural District (AG), Single Family Residential District (SFR), Single Family Residential Designed District (SFRD), Multi-Family Residential District (MFR), Manufactured Home Subdivision District (MHS), Rural Residential District (RR) | 11 | 15 ft | 25 sq ft | — |
| Town Center (TC) | 8 | — | Not more than 25% of available window area | — |
| Office Institutional (OI), General Commercial (GC) | 12 | 15 ft | Not more than 25% of available window area | — |
| Light Manufacturing (LM), Heavy Commercial/Manufacturing (HCM) | 12 | 15 ft | Not more than 25% of available window area | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 25 ft (flagpole) | 50 sq ft | — |

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## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### Agricultural District (AG), Single Family Residential District (SFR), Single Family Residential Designed District (SFRD), Multi-Family Residential District (MFR), Manufactured Home Subdivision District (MHS), Rural Residential District (RR)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Principal Use Ground Sign (Non-Residential Principal Permitted Use) | 10 ft (local), 15 ft (state highways) | 16 sq ft | — | Minimum required setback: 15 feet from road right-of-way (Sec 8.D) | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 25.2; Section 8.H |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Vacant/Undeveloped Lot) | 10 ft (local), 15 ft (state highways) | 4 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | — | — | — | Table 25.2; Section 8.H |
| Corner Sign (Local Road) | 10 ft | 4 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way (Sec 8.D) | — | — | — | Table 25.2 |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Dwelling) | 10 ft | 8 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 25.2 |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Non-Residential/Permitted Principal Use) | 10 ft | 16 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | 2 per lot | 2 per lot | — | Table 25.2 |
| Wall Sign (Non-Residential Use) | Shall not exceed height of building and not project more than 1 foot from wall (Sec 8.C) | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per qualifying building or wall facing road frontage | On building containing non-residential permitted principal use | — | Table 25.2; Section 8.C; Section 8.F |
| Temporary Ground Sign (For Sale/Rent/Lease/Under Construction) | 10 ft | 4 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 25.2 |
| Subdivision Ground Sign | 5 ft | 25 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | 1 per entrance | 1 per entrance to subdivision | — | Table 25.2 |

### Office Institutional (OI), General Commercial (GC)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Principal Use Ground Sign (Non-Residential Principal Permitted Use) | 10 ft (local), 15 ft (state highways) | 24 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way (Sec 8.D) | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 25.3 |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Vacant/Undeveloped Lot) | 10 ft (local), 15 ft (state highways) | 4 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | — | — | — | Table 25.3 |
| Corner Sign (Local Road) | 10 ft | 4 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | — | — | — | Table 25.3 |
| Corner Sign (2-3 Lane State Highway) | 15 ft | 4 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | — | — | — | Table 25.3 |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Dwelling) | 10 ft | 4 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 25.3 |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Non-Residential/Permitted Principal Use Only) | 10 ft | 8 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | 2 per lot | 2 per lot | — | Table 25.3 |
| Temporary Ground Sign (For Sale/Rent/Lease/Under Construction) | 10 ft | 8 sq ft | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 25.3 |
| Temporary Wall or Window Sign (For Sale/Rent/Lease/Under Construction) | 10 ft | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 25.3 |

### Light Manufacturing (LM), Heavy Commercial/Manufacturing (HCM)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Principal Use Ground Sign (Non-Residential Principal Permitted Use) | 10 ft (local), 15 ft (state highways) | Not specified in ordinance table (likely 12 sq ft by table heading) | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 25.3 |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Vacant/Undeveloped Lot) | 10 ft (local), 15 ft (state highways) | — | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | — | — | — | Table 25.3 |
| Corner Sign (Local Road) | 10 ft | — | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | — | — | — | Table 25.3 |
| Corner Sign (2-3 Lane State Highway) | 15 ft | — | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | — | — | — | Table 25.3 |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Dwelling) | 10 ft | — | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 25.3 |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Non-Residential/Permitted Principal Use Only) | 10 ft | — | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | 2 per lot | 2 per lot | — | Table 25.3 |
| Temporary Ground Sign (For Sale/Rent/Lease/Under Construction) | 10 ft | Not specified (likely 8 sq ft) | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 25.3 |
| Temporary Wall or Window Sign (For Sale/Rent/Lease/Under Construction) | 10 ft | — | — | — | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 25.3 |

## Prohibited signs in Butler

- Abandoned signs.
- Animated signs.
- Hand-held signs (except as used in political campaigning and only for daily use during such campaign).
- Inflatable signs, except as specifically permitted under special event sign permit.
- Portable signs.
- Roof signs.
- Any sign illuminated at such an intensity or brightness which reasonably interferes with the peace, comfort, convenience and general welfare of residents or occupants of adjacent properties or which reasonably creates a hazard to operators of motor vehicles.
- Pennants, except as specifically permitted under special event sign permit.
- Streamers and wind-blown devices.
- Signs which imitate an official traffic sign or signal, including signs with colored lights and with shapes similar to those for traffic safety signs, used at any location or in any manner so as to be confused with or construed as traffic control devices or traffic safety signs. (Excludes reader board signs which change copy via an electronic process or illuminated signs that indicate customary public information.)
- Signs within the right-of-way, including those attached to traffic signs, utility poles, or guy wires, except for those signs exempted by this Article and signs erected with permission of the Mayor and City Council for a public purpose.
- Signs attached to, drawn, or painted upon trees, rocks or other natural features.
- Advertising displayed on benches, trash cans, and similar devices.
- Strobe, laser and search lights.
- Any sign placed in such a manner that it obstructs the vision of pedestrians or traffic in a public right-of-way or the entrance of a private street or driveway to a public right-of-way.
- Any sign located so as to obscure or otherwise interfere with the effectiveness of an official traffic sign, signal, or device.
- Any sign not specifically permitted in a zoning district as provided in this Article shall be prohibited in that district unless otherwise specifically provided under this Article.
- Any sign erected without permission of the property owner.
- It shall be unlawful, after being notified and after the thirty (30) days' notice has expired, for any person to display a sign in a state of disrepair or lack of maintenance as determined by the Zoning Administrator, including: missing lettering or elements, flaking or faded paint, detached materials, nonfunctioning illumination, or similar conditions.

## Signs exempt from permit in Butler

- Traffic safety and traffic directional signs, installed within the right-of-way of a public street under the authority of the government with jurisdiction.
- Traffic safety and traffic directional signs along private streets and driveways and in off-street parking lots that are installed per the requirements of the City of Butler and which do not exceed four (4) square feet each.
- Public notice signs and signs of a public interest, erected by or on the order of a public officer in the performance of duty, such as public notices, safety signs, memorial plaques, signs of historical interest and temporary banners pertaining to community festivals.
- Signs posted by governmental agencies or by law.
- Street address identifiers and building identification numbers on buildings which are essential to the location of such buildings.
- Directory signs indicating transportation facilities such as bus stops, handicapped parking locations, or which give information concerning the location of off-street parking or loading and unloading facilities, as long as placement falls within initial guidelines and footage.
- Construction signs—limited to a maximum of 50 square feet and of a temporary nature.
- A window or door sign including any sign, picture, symbol, or combination thereof designed to communicate information about an activity, commodity, event, sale, or service, that is placed inside a window or upon the window panes of glass and is visible from the exterior of the structure. (Window and door signs shall not cover more than 25% of the available area.)
- Temporary signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet and shall not remain up longer than thirty (30) days.
- Any flag, as many as three per lot, when designed and displayed in a way that allows for routine, daily raising and lowering of the flags, not exceeding forty (40) square feet. (Poles for such flags shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height and shall not be more than twenty-five (25) feet from the main building entrance.)
- Building markers, memorial tablets and integral decorative or architectural features or works of art such as murals, so long as such features do not contain moving parts or lights.
- Holiday lights and decorations, provided that they are removed within a reasonable period following the holiday season to which they pertain.
- Political signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applications for sign permits must be accompanied by a site plan showing the proposed location of the sign.
- Applications must include the exact location, size, character and method of illumination (if any), and, for projecting signs, methods of fastening and vertical/horizontal distances from grade and right-of-way.
- Each applicant may be required to submit any additional information deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator.
- Each applicant renting or leasing the location must obtain a signature of approval from the legal land and/or building owner.
- A sign permit is required for signs unless specifically exempted (see Section 3 exemptions and all signs sixteen (16) square feet or less in area and window signs are exempt).

## Full detail

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