# Sign Regulations in Hogansville, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hogansville, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/hogansville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Hogansville/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH102UNDEOR_SUBCHAPTER_102-BLAUSZO_ARTXSIRE)

## At a glance

Hogansville, Georgia regulates 29 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Project Entrance Sign (Monument)s in the ES-R, estate single-family residential district, SU-R, suburban single-family residential district, TN-R, traditional neighborhood low-density single-family and two-family residential district, CR-MR, corridor medium-density residential district, G-RL, general rural district zoning district are capped at 8 feet tall and 40 sq ft, with a 15 feet from edge of the street, pavement or 2 feet behind the right-of-way, whichever is greater setback (Sec. Sec. 102-B-10-8, Sec. 102-B-10-7(6)). Most commercial signs in Hogansville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 45 inches | 60 square feet | — |
| ES-R, estate single-family residential district, SU-R, suburban single-family residential district, TN-R, traditional neighborhood low-density single-family and two-family residential district, CR-MR, corridor medium-density residential district, G-RL, general rural district | 6 | 8 feet | 40 sq ft | — |
| TN-MX, traditional neighborhood mixed use district | 5 | 15 feet | 200 sq ft (max) | — |
| CR-MX, corridor mixed use district, G-B, general business district, G-I, general industrial district | 7 | 75 feet | 400 sq ft per sign face (maximum 800 sq ft total for all faces) | — |
| DT-MX, downtown mixed use district | 5 | 12 feet | 50 sq ft | — |
| PUD, planned unit development zoning district overlay | 1 | — | — | — |
| Historic district special zoning district overlay | 1 | — | — | — |
| Downtown business special zoning district overlay | 2 | Freestanding: 6 ft | Freestanding: 32 sq ft and 6 ft height; Wall: 6 sq ft; Banner: 24 sq ft; Portable (CR-MX only): 32 sq ft | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flag | Residential: 25 feet; Non-residential: building height limit or 50 feet (whichever is less) | 60 square feet | — | — | Residential: one flagpole; Multi-family, institutional, commercial, industrial, mixed-use: up to 3 flagpoles | On flagpoles, vertical or mast-arm, must be on private property. | — | Sec. 102-B-10-5(2) |
| Window Sign | — | 20% of available window area | — | — | — | Within window, only nonresidential districts | — | Sec. 102-B-10-5(4), Sec. 102-B-10-6(14) |
| Noncommercial Message Sign | 5 feet from ground level | Nonresidential districts: 16 sq ft per lot; Residential districts: 8 sq ft per lot | — | 2 feet from right-of-way | — | Must be set back at least 2 feet from any right-of-way | — | Sec. 102-B-10-5(5) |
| Directory Sign (multi-tenant) | 6 feet | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | At site, multi-tenant developments | — | Sec. 102-B-10-5(6) |
| Display Boards (Drive-Thru Lane) | 8 feet | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Next to drive-thru lanes | — | Sec. 102-B-10-5(7) |
| Incidental Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Accessory to features like gas pumps | — | Sec. 102-B-10-5(8) |
| Sandwich Board/Sidewalk Sign | 45 inches | 30 inches wide x 45 inches tall (max) | 30 inches | — | 1 per tenant space | Within TN-MX, CR-MX, DT-MX, G-B districts (on private property or in right-of-way) | — | Sec. 102-B-10-5(9) |

### ES-R, estate single-family residential district, SU-R, suburban single-family residential district, TN-R, traditional neighborhood low-density single-family and two-family residential district, CR-MR, corridor medium-density residential district, G-RL, general rural district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Project Entrance Sign (Monument) | 8 feet | 40 sq ft | — | 15 feet from edge of the street, pavement or 2 feet behind the right-of-way, whichever is greater | 1 per entrance if double-sided; 2 per entrance if on symmetrical structures | 1 per entrance if double-sided, 2 per entrance if placed on symmetrical entrance structures | — | Sec. 102-B-10-8, Sec. 102-B-10-7(6) |
| Monument Sign (Nonresidential Use, in lieu of Project Entrance Sign) | 6 feet | 36 sq ft (up to 25% changeable copy) | — | 15 feet from edge of the street pavement or 2 feet behind the right-of-way, whichever is greater | 1 per street frontage, up to 2 | 1 per street frontage, up to max 2 | — | Sec. 102-B-10-8 |
| Building Sign (Nonresidential Use, Wall/Awning/Canopy) | — | 24 sq ft per street facing wall | — | — | 1 per street facing wall | Affixed to street facing wall | — | Sec. 102-B-10-8 |
| Projecting Sign (Nonresidential Use) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street facing wall | Per street facing wall | — | Sec. 102-B-10-8, Sec. 102-B-10-7(4), (5) |
| Miscellaneous Freestanding Sign (Nonresidential Use) | 3 feet (within setback), 6 feet (beyond setback) | 6 sq ft (if within setback); 6 sq ft (if beyond setback, height up to 6 ft) | — | — | 2 per driveway | Within 3 feet of driveways/curb cuts (max 2 per driveway) | — | Sec. 102-B-10-8, Sec. 102-B-10-7(3) |
| Standard Informational Sign | Not specified for informational sign | 8 sq ft (residential) | — | — | 1 per lot | One per lot zoned residential | — | Sec. 102-B-10-9 |

### CR-MX, corridor mixed use district, G-B, general business district, G-I, general industrial district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Monument Sign | 15 feet (20 feet for multiple businesses on site) | 150 sq ft per sign (up to 50% may be changeable copy, or, in the CR-MX, a changing sign); in multi-tenant/multi-business sites, add 25 sq ft per additional business to 200 sq ft max; If multiple businesses: height up to 20 ft | — | 15 feet from edge of pavement or 2 feet behind right-of-way (whichever is greater); 50 feet from any other freestanding sign on same side; Interstate signs also: At least 10 feet, not over 100 feet from I-85 ROW, at least 40 feet from all other property lines | 1 per street frontage, up to 2 per property | 1 per street frontage, up to a max of 2 per property | — | Sec. 102-B-10-11(2), Table; 102-B-10-11(8) for interstate signs |
| Freestanding Pole Sign | 15 feet (20 feet for multiple businesses on site) | 100 sq ft per sign (up to 50% may be changeable copy, or, in CR-MX, a changing sign) | — | 15 feet from pavement/ROW; 50 feet from other freestanding signs | 1 per street frontage, max 2 | 1 per street frontage, up to 2 per property | — | Sec. 102-B-10-11(2), Table |
| Special Interstate Sign (CR-MX only) | 75 feet | 400 sq ft per sign face (maximum 800 sq ft total for all faces) | — | 10-100 feet from I-85; at least 40 feet from other property lines; at least 1,000 feet from any other freestanding sign | 1 per eligible lot | Within 0.75 acres; within 1,000 feet of I-85 and within 1,500 feet of specified roads | — | Sec. 102-B-10-11(8) |
| Building Sign (Wall/Canopy/Awning) | — | 200 sq ft (single tenant) | — | — | — | On building elevation visible from public or private street | — | Sec. 102-B-10-11(4) |
| Projecting Sign | At least 8' ground clearance | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street facing storefront | 1 per street facing storefront | — | Sec. 102-B-10-11(4)(b) |
| Gas Canopy Sign | — | 20% of the area of the canopy wall (per sign) | — | — | 3 per canopy (one per side, max three) | On surfaces of freestanding or attached gasoline or diesel fuel canopies | — | Sec. 102-B-10-11(5) |
| Miscellaneous Freestanding Sign | 3 ft if within setback; 6 ft if beyond setback | 6 sq ft | — | — | 2 per driveway/curb cut | 2 per driveway/curb cut (permanently installed within 3 feet of driveways/curb cuts) | — | Sec. 102-B-10-11(7), Sec. 102-B-10-7(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Hogansville

- Any sign not specifically authorized by the ordinance as a permitted sign.
- Animated and flashing signs, excluding changing signs, that flash, blink, rotate, revolve, or have moving parts or visible bulbs, and signs containing reflective elements that sparkle in the sunlight or otherwise simulate illumination during daylight hours.
- Dilapidated signs that are in such condition as to create a hazard, nuisance or to be unsafe or fail to comply with any provision of the building code.
- Fringe, streamers, pennants, air or gas filled figures, search lights, beacons and other similar temporary event signs, other than as specifically authorized.
- Obscene signs, as defined by state law (O.C.G.A. § 16-12-80).
- Signs that obstruct fire escapes, windows, doors, or openings usable for fire prevention or suppression, or prevent free passage from part of a roof to any other part thereof; signs that extend above a parapet wall, are affixed to a fire escape, or interfere with any opening required for ventilation.
- Signs that interfere with road or highway visibility, or obstruct or otherwise interfere with the orderly movement of traffic or pedestrians, or that pose a hazard to traffic or pedestrians due to structural deficiencies.
- Portable signs except as specifically authorized.
- Private signs placed on public property, including public rights-of-way, except as authorized by the governmental body, agency or public authority having jurisdiction over such property.
- Roof signs, except on the face of a parapet wall as long as the sign does not extend above the top of the parapet wall.
- Snipe signs.
- Signs emitting sound, smoke, vapor, or odors that can be detected on a traveled road or highway.
- Signs advertising illegal activity.
- Signs imitating public warning or traffic devices (including lights resembling traffic signals, signs using the words 'stop', 'go', 'slow', etc., or red, green, and yellow illuminated signs within 300 feet of any traffic light).
- Window signs in dwellings and uses in all zoning districts.
- Individual or aggregate window signs exceeding 20 percent of the window area per building elevation for all other districts and uses.
- No sign shall obstruct any fire escape, window, door, or opening usable for fire prevention or suppression, prevent free passage from roof to roof, or vent openings.
- No sign shall extend above a parapet wall, or pose a hazard to traffic or pedestrians due to structural deficiencies.
- No message may be displayed on any portion of the structural supports of any sign.
- In ES-R, SU-R, TN-R, CR-MR, and G-RL districts, internally illuminated signs are not permitted.
- In the DT-MX district: portable signs are prohibited, roof signs are prohibited, and no advertising device or displays (e.g., pennants, banners, balloons, flags) shall extend above the roof line of any building.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hogansville

- Official signs placed by or at the direction of a governmental body, agency, board of education, public utility, or public authority pursuant to law (O.C.G.A. § 32-6-50 et seq.) or any other law.
- Flags displayed on flagpoles subject to restrictions on pole height, area, number of flagpoles, and maintenance; no maximum flag size/number or limitations on designated holidays.
- Street address numerals not exceeding ten inches in height.
- Window signs in nonresidential districts, provided they do not exceed 20 percent of available window area.
- Noncommercial message signs designed for temporary display and not permanently affixed, not exceeding aggregate sign area of 16 square feet per lot in nonresidential districts and eight square feet per lot in residential districts, with height and setback requirements.
- Directory signs for multi-tenant developments, up to four square feet each and six feet in height.
- Display boards next to drive-thru lanes, not exceeding eight feet in height or 32 square feet in area.
- Incidental signs as defined in the ordinance, no more than two square feet (e.g. signs on gas pumps).
- Sidewalk and sandwich board signs in TN-MX, CR-MX, DT-MX, and G-B districts (one per tenant space, size, location, and placement limited as specified).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- For a free-standing sign permit, a site plan drawn to scale must be submitted showing location of the proposed sign in relation to property and right-of-way lines, acreage, driveways, parking, easements, and building locations.
- For building signs, a to-scale drawing or photo-simulation of the building face showing placement of the sign, wall dimensions, sign dimensions, and height from ground level is required with the application.
- Construction and/or fabrication details, including certification of conformance with structural and wind-load standards by a qualified structural engineer or using standard drawings, must be included if applicable.
- For PUD (Planned Unit Development) overlay districts, the site plan must include, at a minimum: analysis of existing site conditions, master plan with regulations/calculations (including signage as per architectural design), landscape plan, architectural plans (showing proposed design criteria and including sign details), and other required information.
- Design standards for certain sign types (e.g., monument, project entrance) require architectural integration with principal buildings per site/building plans.
- Murals require a sign permit but no sign permit fee.
- Application or review of variances and special uses (e.g., for sign height, style, or placement deviations) require compliance with city variance/special use procedures, including public meetings.

## 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 Hogansville — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Hogansville+GA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-hogansville

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