Sign Regulations in Hiram, Georgia
Hiram, Georgia has specific sign regulations covering 37 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Flag, Standard Informational Sign, Banner. Height restrictions apply. Permits are required for most commercial signs. Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: May 8, 2025
Sign Regulation Overview for Hiram, Georgia
Sample Sign Requirements in Hiram
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerals for Address | 8 inches | — | — |
| Door Sign | — | 1 sq ft per door | — |
| Standard Informational Sign | 3 ft | 12 sq ft | — |
* Sample data shown. Actual requirements may vary by zone. Use PermitPal for complete, location-specific regulations.
Sign Types Covered
37
- Flag
- Standard Informational Sign
- Banner
- Window Sign
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
8
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Permit requirements
- Height restrictions
- Illumination rules
Official Resources for Hiram
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sign height limits in Hiram vary by zone and sign type. Wall signs typically range from 25-40 feet, while monument signs are usually limited to 6-10 feet. Use PermitPal to get exact requirements for your property.
To get a sign permit in Hiram, submit an application to the local building or planning department with sign dimensions, location, and design specifications. Our data confirms permits are required for most commercial signs. Processing typically takes 1-4 weeks. PermitPal helps you identify specific requirements and prepare complete applications.
In Hiram, regulated sign types include Flag, Standard Informational Sign, Banner, Window Sign, and 2 more types. Most commercial signs require permits. Temporary signs and certain small signs may be exempt. Use PermitPal for specific exemptions.
Sign setback requirements in Hiram vary by zone and sign type, typically ranging from 5-15 feet from property lines. Use PermitPal for specific setback requirements at your location.
Digital and LED signs in Hiram are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. Hiram has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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Hiram, Georgia Sign Rules at a Glance
Hiram, Georgia regulates 37 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Monument Sign (Park/Multi-Tenant/Industrial Use)s in the Highway Business (B-2) District, Light Industrial (I-1) District, Heavy Industrial (I-2) District zoning district are capped at 25 ft tall and 100 sq ft, with a 10 ft from right-of-way/property line setback (Sec. Sec. M(6)(j)(ii)). Most commercial signs in Hiram require a permit.
Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for Hiram, Georgia
Sign Rules by Zoning District in Hiram (8 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | 25 ft | 45 sq ft | — |
| Agricultural (A-1) District | 10 | 35 ft (flagpole) | 115 sq ft | — |
| Suburban Residential (R-2) District, Sewered Suburban Residential (R-2 with sewer) District, Planned Residential Development (PRD) District, Open Space Residential Development (OSRD) District, Low-Density Quality Residential Development District | 9 | 35 ft (flagpole) | 115 sq ft | — |
| Multi-family Non-Fee Simple (RENTAL) Residential (R-4) District, Duplex (R-5) District, Multi-family Fee Simple (Non-Rental) Residential (R-7) District | 7 | 35 ft (flagpole) | 115 sq ft | — |
| Low Rise Office (LRO) District, Office-Institutional (O-I) District, Neighborhood Commercial (NB) District | 9 | 35 ft (flagpole) | 115 sq ft | — |
| General Business (B-1) District, Planned Shopping Center (PSC) District | 14 | 35 ft (flagpole) | 100 sq ft | — |
| Highway Business (B-2) District, Light Industrial (I-1) District, Heavy Industrial (I-2) District | 15 | 35 ft | 320 sq ft | — |
| Manufactured Home Park (R-6) District | 6 | 35 ft (flagpole) | 32 sq ft | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in Hiram(sample of 3 of 8 zones)
Agricultural (A-1) District
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner | 5 ft (if freestanding) | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Building (not above roof line); if not, displayed in frame or pole not over 5 ft above ground | — | Unlock | Sec. M(1)(a) |
| Flag | 35 ft (flagpole) | — | — | — | 3 per lot | — | — | Unlock | Sec. M(1)(b) |
| Inflatable Sign/Nonconventional Sign (Commercial/Institutional Use) | 25 ft | — | — | 30 ft from right-of-way | — | Commercial or institutional uses only | — | Unlock | Sec. M(1)(c) |
| Monument Sign (Commercial/Institutional Use) | 15 ft | 115 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Street frontage abutting lot | — | Unlock | Sec. M(1)(e)(i) |
| Wall Sign (Single-Family Residential Subdivision Entrance) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | Subdivision entrance | — | Unlock | Sec. M(1)(e)(ii) |
| Monument Sign (Single-Family Residential Subdivision Entrance - Option 1) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance or 2 with aggregate limit | Subdivision entrance | — | Unlock | Sec. M(1)(e)(ii) |
| Monument Sign (Subdivision Section Identification) | 6 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per section | Subdivision section entry | — | Unlock | Sec. M(1)(e)(iii) |
| Standard Informational Sign | 3 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot or per business | — | — | Unlock | Sec. M(1)(f) |
General Business (B-1) District, Planned Shopping Center (PSC) District
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Sign | — | 10% of surface area of awning/canopy | — | — | — | On building awning/canopy | — | Unlock | Sec. M(5)(a) |
| Banner | 5 ft (if freestanding) | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Building (not above roof line); if not, displayed in frame or pole not over 5 ft above ground | — | Unlock | Sec. M(5)(b) |
| Flag | 35 ft (flagpole) | — | — | — | 3 per lot | — | — | Unlock | Sec. M(5)(d) |
| Menu Sign (Drive-In/Drive-Through) | 6 ft | — | — | — | 2 per lot w/ drive-in/drive-through | Oriented to drive-through/drive-in lane | — | Unlock | Sec. M(5)(h) |
| Monument Sign (Single Lot, Out-Parcel) | 15 ft | 75 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage (out-parcel, single-unit) | Street frontage (out-parcel/single-unit) | — | Unlock | Sec. M(5)(i)(i) |
| Monument Sign (Shopping Center, Multi-Tenant) | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 or 2 per street frontage, per rules | Street frontage (shopping center/small retail center, multi-tenant) | — | Unlock | Sec. M(5)(i)(ii) |
| Standard Informational Sign | 3 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot or per business | — | — | Unlock | Sec. M(5)(j) |
| Suspended Sign (Multi-Tenant) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per tenant | Multi-tenant commercial/office building entrance | — | Unlock | Sec. M(5)(k) |
Highway Business (B-2) District, Light Industrial (I-1) District, Heavy Industrial (I-2) District
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Sign | — | 10% of surface area of awning/canopy | — | — | — | On building awning/canopy | — | Unlock | Sec. M(6)(a) |
| Banner | 5 ft (if freestanding) | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Building (not above roof line); if not, displayed in frame or pole not over 5 ft above ground | — | Unlock | Sec. M(6)(b) |
| Billboard | 35 ft | 320 sq ft | — | 300 ft from residential/A-1 or sensitive uses; 750 ft min to another billboard; fall zone required | — | Along and oriented to certain highways only; see requirements | — | Unlock | Sec. M(6)(d) |
| Menu Sign (Drive-In/Drive-Through) | 6 ft | — | — | — | 2 per lot w/ drive-in/drive-through | Oriented to drive-through/drive-in lane | — | Unlock | Sec. M(6)(i) |
| Monument Sign (Out-Parcel, Single-Unit) | 15 ft | 115 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Street frontage | — | Unlock | Sec. M(6)(j)(i) |
| Monument Sign (Park/Multi-Tenant/Industrial Use) | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 10 ft from right-of-way/property line | 1 or 2 per street frontage, per rules | Business/ind park, tech park, shopping/multi-tenant center | — | Unlock | Sec. M(6)(j)(ii) |
| Standard Informational Sign | 3 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot or per business | — | — | Unlock | Sec. M(6)(k) |
| Suspended Sign (Multi-Tenant) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per tenant | Multi-tenant commercial/office building entrance | — | Unlock | Sec. M(6)(l) |
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Run a code check for your exact address — freeProhibited Signs in Hiram
- Signs consisting in whole or in part of a series, line, or row of lights, whether supported by cables or other physical means, within 150 feet of a street and visible from a street, excluding holiday lighting displayed for no more than 30 days before and after a recognized local, state, or federal holiday.
- Audible signs.
- Signs in a public right-of-way, other than public signs.
- Signs mounted, attached, or otherwise located on a tree, utility pole, or other similar structure.
- Roof signs and signs that extend vertically above any portion of a roof or parapet of the applicable wall, including any type of illuminated structures or devices and inflatable signs.
- Signs displaying any obscene message as obscenity is defined by the United States Supreme Court or that depict nudity or sexual conduct as those terms are defined in O.C.G.A. § 32-6-52.
- Signs which advertise an activity which is illegal under federal, state, or local law.
- Abandoned signs.
- Animated signs.
- Changeable copy signs within 150 feet of a public right-of-way that are in excess of 30 square feet.
- Multiple message LED/LCD signs within 150 feet of a public right-of-way that are in excess of 32 square feet.
- Flashing signs.
- Signs that resemble or depict official traffic control signs or signals.
- Projecting signs.
- Stanchion signs.
- Tri-vision signs.
- LED/LCD signs with a sign face over 32 square feet but not exceeding 120 square feet and any LED/LCD sign that changes copy in any manner, method, or respect at any interval of less than eight seconds.
- Mobile signs except where expressly permitted in this Article.
Exempt Signs in Hiram
- Numerals displayed for the purpose of identifying property location, not to exceed 8 inches in height.
- Flags.
- Signs mounted on doors that do not exceed 1 square foot in size, no more than one sign per door, and do not consist of any electrical component or internal/external illumination intended for the sign.
- Signs which are not readable from a public right-of-way or from neighboring properties.
- Public signs.
- Window signs.
- Standard informational signs.
Sign Plan & Submission Notes for Hiram
- No explicit requirement found in the provided ordinance text for a master sign plan, sign plan, or specific consolidation of sign approval at the variance or permit level; approval is based on compliance with requirements per application.
- Variance processes are defined for hardship situations due to topography or natural features impairing visibility, with review by the Governing Authority, but these do not reference a master sign plan.
- Permit applications require detailed information for each sign but do not consolidate into a 'sign plan' or 'master sign plan' requirement across multiple signs or developments.
Source: municode municipal code