# Sign Regulations in East Point, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** East Point, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/east-point
- **Data last verified:** 2025-09-18
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/ga/east_point/codes/zoning?nodeId=CH7SI)

## At a glance

East Point, Georgia regulates 26 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Monument Sign (Unified Development)s in the Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, CL), Medical Institutional Districts (MI), Educational Institutional Districts (EI) zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall and 64 sq ft, with a Setback at least 10 ft from right-of-way. setback (Sec. Sec. 10-7017(e)). Most commercial signs in East Point require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural District (AG-1) | 4 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft (one sign) or 8 sq ft (two signs, each side entrance); Subdivisions with sections: 4 sq ft for each section per entrance. | — |
| Single-family residential, CUP (R-1, R-1A, RL, RT) | 4 | 8 ft | 16 sq ft (one sign) or 8 sq ft (two signs, each side entrance); Subdivisions with sections: 4 sq ft for each section per entrance. | — |
| Multi-family residential (R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5) | 5 | 5 ft | 16 sq ft (one sign) or two-faced monument sign with 8 sq ft per side entrance | — |
| Commercial Redevelopment (CR) | 9 | Pole max. 35 ft | Hoist (width) max. 50% of pole height. | — |
| Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, CL), Medical Institutional Districts (MI), Educational Institutional Districts (EI) | 11 | 35 ft | 24,000 sq ft | — |
| Industrial areas (I-1, I-2, BP) | 9 | 75 ft | 24,000 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 8 in | 36 in x 44 in | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Commercial Redevelopment (CR)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 48 sq ft | — | — | One per business front; two on corner lots | Front of place of business; corner lots: one wall sign per street-facing wall | — | Sec. 10-7017(d) |
| Sidewalk/Sandwich Board Sign | 4 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | Unspecified | Sidewalk area | — | Sec. 10-7017(d) |
| Construction Sign | 5 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Onsite during construction period | — | Sec. 10-7017(d) |
| Banner | No more than 5 ft above grade | 24 sq ft | — | — | Unspecified | On building or ground | — | Sec. 10-7012(1), Sec. 10-7017(d) |
| Street Pole Banner | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | Unspecified | Light poles | — | Sec. 10-7017(d) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 12 sq ft per sign face (max. 2 faces) | — | — | One per building | Attached to building | — | Sec. 10-7017(d) |
| Directional Sign | 2 ft | — | — | — | Unspecified | Driveways/entrances/exits | — | Sec. 10-7017(d) |
| Flag | Pole max. 35 ft | Hoist (width) max. 50% of pole height. | — | — | One per development | On property | — | Sec. 10-7017(d) |

### Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, CL), Medical Institutional Districts (MI), Educational Institutional Districts (EI)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (Unified Development) | 20 ft | 64 sq ft | — | Setback at least 10 ft from right-of-way. | One per unified development, additional for outparcels per sign plan. | At unified development entrance as per sign plan | — | Sec. 10-7017(e) |
| Monument Sign (Non-Unified Business) | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — | Setback at least 10 ft from right-of-way. | One per business | On property | — | Sec. 10-7017(e) |
| Wall Sign | — | 25% of wall elevation | — | — | One per business front; two on corner lots | Front of place of business; corner lots: one per street-facing wall | — | Sec. 10-7017(e) |
| Construction Sign | 5 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | One | On property during construction | — | Sec. 10-7017(e) |
| Banner | No more than 5 ft above grade | 24 sq ft | — | — | Per event, not to exceed above schedule. | On building or ground | — | Sec. 10-7012(1), Sec. 10-7017(e) |
| Street Pole Banner | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | Unspecified | Light poles | — | Sec. 10-7017(e) |
| Dynamic Digital Billboard | 35 ft | Up to 672 sq ft per dynamic digital billboard | — | See billboards standards (10-7017(f)). | Unspecified | Permitted in C2 only; billboard regulations apply | — | Sec. 10-7017(e) |
| Flag | Pole max 35 ft | Hoist max 50% of pole height | — | — | One per development | On property | — | Sec. 10-7017(e) |

### Industrial areas (I-1, I-2, BP)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (Unified Development) | 12 ft | 48 sq ft | — | Setback at least 10 ft from right-of-way. | One per unified development, additional for outparcels per sign plan. | Unified development entrance | — | Sec. 10-7017(f) |
| Monument Sign (Non-Unified Business) | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — | Setback at least 10 ft from right-of-way. | One per business | On property | — | Sec. 10-7017(f) |
| Wall Sign | — | 25% of wall elevation | — | — | One per business front; two on corner lots | Front of place of business; on corner lots, one per street-facing wall | — | Sec. 10-7017(f) |
| Flag | Pole max 35 ft | Hoist max 50% of pole height | — | — | One per development | On property | — | Sec. 10-7017(f) |
| Billboard | 75 ft | At least 72 sq ft, not to exceed 672 sq ft | — | Min. 35 ft from right-of-way; min. 500 ft from res/AG. | Unspecified | Visible, oriented to interstate only | — | Sec. 10-7017(f) |
| Dynamic Digital Billboard | 75 ft | At least 72 sq ft, not to exceed 672 sq ft | — | Min. 35 ft from right-of-way; min. 500 ft from res/AG. | Unspecified | Visible and oriented to interstate only | — | Sec. 10-7017(f) |
| Directional Sign | 2 ft | — | — | — | Unspecified | Driveways/entrances/exits | — | Sec. 10-7017(f) |
| Aerial View Sign | — | 24,000 sq ft | — | — | Unspecified | Building roof | — | Sec. 10-7017(f) |

## Prohibited signs in East Point

- Any sign not specifically identified in this article as a permitted sign shall be prohibited except where otherwise permitted.
- Banners, balloons, streamers, air gas filled figures are prohibited.
- Painted window signs are prohibited.
- Twirling, sandwich type, sidewalk or curb type signs, and portable displays are prohibited.
- Series, lines or rows of lights whether supported by cables or other physical means are prohibited.
- Promotional beacons, search lights or laser lights/images are prohibited.
- Neon tubing, or bare bulb lights used in signage or encircling a window or outlining the structure are prohibited.
- Electronic changeable copy signs, flashing, blinking, rotating, fluctuating, or animated signs are prohibited except as allowed in I-1, I-2, and BP zoning districts.
- Signs that emit audible sound or permit visible smoke, vapor, particles, or odor are prohibited.
- Signs, other than those belonging to local or state governments, public service agencies, railroads and the like, shall not be located in the public right-of-way.
- Signs shall not be affixed directly to a tree or utility pole.
- Signs identifying a home based business are prohibited.
- Sign copy shall not be permitted on trash receptacles, vending machines or similar structures, except for copy that indicates product sold or dispensed from within the structure.
- No sign shall depict nudity, sexual conduct, obscene or pornographic material.
- No sign shall advertise an activity which is illegal under federal, state or local laws.
- Billboards are prohibited in all zoning districts except I-1, I-2, and BP.
- Posters, placards, or signs affixed to or placed in windows are prohibited.
- Signs not in good repair, in violation of codes, broken panels, chipped paint, damaged support structures, missing letters or abandoned signs which advertise an activity, business, product or service no longer conducted or available are prohibited.
- Roof signs and signs which extend vertically above any portion of a roof of the applicable wall are prohibited.
- Portable signs when not attached to a motor vehicle, including sign attached to or painted on vehicles which prevent the vehicle from being used for its intended purpose and that are legible from the public right-of-way area are also considered portable signs and are prohibited.
- Any sign not specifically provided for in this resolution is unlawful.
- No sign shall be constructed or located where, by reason of its position, shape, wording or color, it may be confused with an authorized traffic or emergency vehicle device.
- All signs must comply with all applicable building and electrical codes.
- No sign shall obstruct or impair the vision of any vehicle operator at the intersection of any public right-of-way, at any entrance onto or exit from a public road, or any location where such obstruction could create a traffic hazard.
- All signs must be located outside of any public right-of-way except where otherwise specifically permitted.

## Signs exempt from permit in East Point

- Signs and other structures belonging to East Point are exempt from this Ordinance.
- Numerals displayed for the purpose of identifying property location not to exceed eight inches in height require no permit.
- Flags (such as U.S., state, corporate, civic, religious, and similar) require no permit if not more than four per site and not used for advertising or selling goods.
- Signs denoting 'open' and 'closed' are allowed and may be directly illuminated (non-blinking) but may not exceed 25 percent of the window area; no permit required.
- Door signs not to exceed one square foot in size and not more than one sign per door require no permit.
- Temporary event signs (meeting ordinance standards) require no permit if placed not more than 60 days prior to the event and removed within five days after the event's conclusion.
- Garage sale signs (up to 1 square foot, within one mile, on private property) require no permit and are exempt from minimum lettering-numbering provisions, and must be removed within one day after the sale.
- Hiring signs (behind yard setback, up to 4 sq. ft. and 3 ft. in height, one per business) require no permit.
- Dangerous animal uniform symbols and warning signs may be located wherever necessary to warn the public; no permit required.
- Seasonal or holiday decorations associated with calendar holidays require no permit if no commercial message or copy is included and within allowed display period.
- Unilluminated real estate sales and lease signs (per ordinance size/time/location limits) require no permit.
- Notice or warning signs required by law or regulation and 'No trespassing' signs (up to 2 sq. ft.) require no permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A site plan showing the proposed sign location is required as part of every sign permit application.
- For wall signs, two sets of building elevations must be submitted with the permit application.
- Master sign schedules or site plans are required for unified developments with outparcels in Commercial (C-1, C-2, CL), Medical (MI), and Educational Institutional (El) districts, and Industrial (I-1, I-2, BP) districts when requesting multiple monument signs. The developer must submit a sign schedule, including details and a site plan for each additional monument sign.
- Variance from requirements may be sought by filing for a variance with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Permit applications for electronically changed signs must include a certification from the owner or operator stating operation in accordance with ordinance, and computer interface or control method must be available for inspection.

## Full detail

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