# Sign Regulations in Hampton, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hampton, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/hampton
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Hampton/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAZO_ART11SI)

## At a glance

Hampton, Georgia regulates 15 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Pole Signs in the C-2, C-3, MU, M-1, M-2 zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall and 100 sq ft, with a 1 ft from property lines (see 11-8), 10 ft from electrical lines. setback (Sec. Sec. 11-9.E.2). Most commercial signs in Hampton require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RA, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-D, PD | 3 | 35 ft (flagpole) | 32 sq ft | — |
| MR-1, MR-2 | 4 | 35 ft (flagpole) | 100 sq ft | — |
| OI, C-1 | 9 | 60 ft (flagpole) | 75 sq ft | — |
| C-2, C-3, MU, M-1, M-2 | 10 | 60 ft (flagpole) | 100 sq ft | — |
| C-2, C-3, MU, M-1, M-2 (Part of Business Subdivision) | 10 | 60 ft (flagpole) | 150 sq ft | — |
| DT-MU | 8 | 35 ft (flagpole) | 32 sq ft | — |
| DT-RC | 6 | 25 ft (flagpole) | 32 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | No part may extend more than 24 inches above carrier's head | 4 sq ft or less (permit exempt, general); 6 sq ft or less during 'permit exempt season' | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### OI, C-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flag | 60 ft (flagpole) | 40 sq ft | — | — | — | On property in these zones; see flag projection/hanging restrictions. | — | Sec. 11-9.D.1 |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 1 ft from property lines, 10 ft from electrical lines (see 11-8) | — | On property frontage, min. 1 ft setback from property line, 10 ft from electrical lines. | — | Sec. 11-9.D.2 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | — | Derived from wall of building. Must not be over vehicle right-of-way. | — | Sec. 11-9.D.3, Sec. 11-5.C |
| Roof Sign | 3 ft above the eave | 75 sq ft | — | — | — | On roof of building | — | Sec. 11-9.D.4, Sec. 11-5.B |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Mounted parallel/flush to exterior wall. | — | Sec. 11-9.D.5, Sec. 11-13 |
| Sandwich Board Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On property | — | Sec. 11-9.D.5 |
| Awning Sign | Lettering/graphics max 10 inches tall; signable area max 10% of awning area. | — | — | — | — | On awning over facade entrance | — | Sec. 11-9.D.5, Sec. 11-5.F, Sec. 11-6.O. |
| Temporary Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | 8 ft | — | — | On parcel | — | Sec. 11-9.D.7, Sec. 11-5.D |

### C-2, C-3, MU, M-1, M-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flag | 60 ft (flagpole) | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | On property in these zones; see flag projection/hanging restrictions. | — | Sec. 11-9.E.1 |
| Pole Sign | 20 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 1 ft from property lines (see 11-8), 10 ft from electrical lines. | 1 per establishment | On property frontage. | — | Sec. 11-9.E.2 |
| Monument Sign | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — | 1 ft from property lines (see 11-8), 10 ft from electrical lines. | 1 per establishment | On property frontage. | — | Sec. 11-9.E.3 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to building facade | — | Sec. 11-9.E.4, Sec. 11-5.C |
| Roof Sign | 5 ft above eave | 100 sq ft | — | — | — | On roof of building | — | Sec. 11-9.E.5, Sec. 11-5.B |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Mounted parallel/flush to exterior wall. | — | Sec. 11-9.E.6, Sec. 11-13, Sec. 11-5.A |
| Awning Sign | Lettering/graphics max 10 inches; signable area max 10% of awning area. | — | — | — | — | On awning over facade entrance. | — | Sec. 11-9.E.6, Sec. 11-5.F, Sec. 11-6.O. |
| Temporary Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | 8 ft | — | — | On parcel | — | Sec. 11-9.E.8, Sec. 11-5.D |

### C-2, C-3, MU, M-1, M-2 (Part of Business Subdivision)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flag | 60 ft (flagpole) | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | On property in these zones; see flag projection/hanging restrictions. | — | Sec. 11-9.F.1 |
| Pole Sign | 20 ft | 150 sq ft | — | 1 ft from property lines (see 11-8), 10 ft from electrical lines. | See formula | Business subdivision frontage | — | Sec. 11-9.F.2 |
| Monument Sign | 20 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 1 ft from property lines (see 11-8), 10 ft from electrical lines. | See formula | Business subdivision frontage | — | Sec. 11-9.F.3 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | Attached to building facade | — | Sec. 11-9.F.4, Sec. 11-5.C |
| Roof Sign | 5 ft above eave | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | On roof of building | — | Sec. 11-9.F.5, Sec. 11-5.B |
| Wall Sign | — | 100 sq ft per establishment | — | — | 1 per establishment | Mounted parallel/flush to exterior wall. | — | Sec. 11-9.F.6, Sec. 11-13, Sec. 11-5.A |
| Awning Sign | Lettering/graphics max 10 inches; signable area max 10% of awning area. | — | — | — | — | On awning over facade entrance. | — | Sec. 11-9.F.7, Sec. 11-5.F, Sec. 11-6.O. |
| Temporary Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | 8 ft | — | — | On parcel | — | Sec. 11-9.F.9, Sec. 11-5.D |

## Prohibited signs in Hampton

- No sign may be placed on any lot that does not meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations of the Code of Hampton, Georgia.
- No sign shall be erected, relocated, or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to, or egress from, any door, window or fire escape; nor shall any sign be attached to any stand pipe or fire escape.
- No sign or other structure regulated by this article shall be erected at the intersection of any public streets in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision from vehicles thereupon; or be placed at any location where, by reason of the position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with, any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device; or make use of the words 'STOP', 'DANGER', or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse motorists.
- No sign shall be allowed to be tacked, painted, posted, marked, or otherwise affixed on trees, utility poles, or other similar structures, or on rocks, the ground itself, or other natural features.
- No message or advertisement may be displayed on any portion of the structural supports of any sign.
- All signs regulated by this article shall be kept clean, neatly painted, and free from all electrical and mechanical hazards, and the premises surrounding the signs shall be maintained in a sanitary and inoffensive condition, free and clear of all weeds, rubbish and debris.
- No sign shall be erected which simulates an official traffic control, warning sign or public service signal.
- No permit shall be issued as to any lot where such lot is in noncompliance with any provision of the City Code.
- LED strip lighting, rope lighting, or string lights are to be prohibited for the border or perimeter of windows, signs, or doors to attract the attention of customers.
- Neon signs shall be allowed only in historic districts.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to erect flashing signs, billboards, or aerial view signs in the City.
- Vehicle mounted signs are prohibited in the City.
- All building, construction, setback, zoning or other relevant codes excluding permitting (other than that provided elsewhere herein) shall be applicable to the location, construction and siting of signs and shall be read in harmony with this article.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hampton

- All lots, buildings, structures or property owned by the City of Hampton are exempt from all requirements of this article.
- City-sponsored or operated events are exempt from sign regulations.
- Official City of Hampton signs or official traffic control and safety signs are permitted within any city right-of-way.
- Handheld signs are exempt from the permitting requirements.
- Wall signs one square foot and smaller are exempt from permitting requirements.
- Projecting signs five square feet and smaller are exempt from permitting requirements.
- Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and dates of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials are exempt from permitting requirements.
- Stake signs with an area of 4 square feet or less are exempt from permitting requirements.
- Any ground sign or stake sign that has an area of 6 sq. ft. or less placed during a permit exempt season (as defined for election periods) is exempt from permitting requirements.
- Signs that are not visible from any public street or any adjacent property are exempt from all provisions of this article.
- Temporary signs required to be posted by federal law, state law, Henry County, or by the Code of Ordinances of Hampton, Georgia are exempt from all provisions of this article.
- Decals affixed to or signs painted on equipment, fuel pumps or other types of vending equipment used for dispensing retail products, provided that such decals or signs have a signable area not exceeding four square feet on any single piece of equipment, are exempt from all provisions of this article.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The ordinance does not use the specific terms 'master sign plan' or 'sign plan' as a general requirement for all signs or districts; instead, all sign permits require submission of a written list describing all other signs located on the lot indicating the sign type, size, and placement (Sec. 11-3.B.9).
- Variance applications for additional signage or height (generally for larger lots or business developments) require City Council approval and demonstration that all signs and structures within the business development comply with the article; this may effectively require a comprehensive sign inventory or plan as part of the variance process.
- There is no explicit requirement for a master or overall sign plan for business subdivisions, but the requirements for variance and permitting may necessitate a comprehensive submission.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 8 zoning districts in Hampton — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Hampton+GA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-hampton

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