# Sign Regulations in Locust Grove, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Locust Grove, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/locust-grove
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Locust_Grove/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TIT15BUCO_CH15.24SIRE)

## At a glance

Locust Grove, Georgia regulates 16 sign types across 14 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the MHNSO zoning district are capped at 10 feet tall, 32 sq ft (signable), 40 sq ft (structure), and 8 feet wide, with a 5 feet from ROW setback (Sec. 15.24.080.D (MHNSO)). Most commercial signs in Locust Grove require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (14 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RA, R-1, R-2, R-3, RD, RMH (No Residential Use/Structure on Lot) | 4 | 20 feet | 100 sq ft (signable area), 125 sq ft (structure area) | — |
| RA, R-1, R-2, R-3, RD, RMH (Residential Structure on Lot) | 2 | 8 feet | 40 sq ft for 1, or 25 sq ft per side for 2 | — |
| RM | 2 | 8 feet | 40 sq ft for 1, or 25 sq ft per side for 2 | — |
| OI, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2 (CSO) | 5 | 20 feet | 125 sq ft (signable), 175 sq ft (structure) | — |
| OI, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2 (GSO) | 5 | 35 feet, or up to 50 feet within 800 feet of I-75 | 200 sq ft (signable), 250 sq ft (structure); up to 400 sq ft (signable), 600 sq ft (structure) in intersection of ISO | — |
| OI, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2 (ISO) | 5 | 70 feet | 750 sq ft (signable), 850 sq ft (structure) | — |
| MHNSO | 7 | 10 feet | 32 sq ft (signable), 40 sq ft (structure) | — |
| CBDSO | 6 | 5 feet | 50 sq ft | — |
| TCU | 1 | 10 feet | 64 sq ft (signable area), 80 sq ft (structure area) | — |
| PD | 2 | 6 feet | 24 sq ft (signable area), 32 sq ft (structure area) | — |
| CSO | 5 | 20 feet | 125 sq ft (signable), 175 sq ft (structure) | — |
| GSO | 5 | 35 feet, or 50 feet within 800 ft of I-75 | 200 sq ft (signable), 250 sq ft (structure); or 400/600 in ISO intersection | — |
| ISO | 5 | 70 feet | 750 sq ft (signable), 850 sq ft (structure) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | 10 feet TCU, 6 feet in PD | 64 sq ft in TCU; 24 sq ft in PD; window signs 10% window space | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 14 zones)

### MHNSO

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 10 feet | 32 sq ft (signable), 40 sq ft (structure) | 8 feet | 5 feet from ROW | 1 | 5 feet from ROW | — | 15.24.080.D (MHNSO) |
| Projecting Sign | 4 feet | 32 sq ft | 8 feet | — | 1 along primary road frontage | Along primary road frontage | — | 15.24.080.D, 15.24.050.C (MHNSO) |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 15.24.080.D (MHNSO) |
| Temporary Sign | 8 feet | 20 sq ft (signable), 24 sq ft (structure) | 5 feet | 5 feet from interior street ROW | 1 per public street frontage | 5 feet from interior street ROW | — | 15.24.080.D (MHNSO) |
| Subdivision Sign (for business subdivision) | 8 feet | 20 sq ft (signable), 32 sq ft (structure) | 5 feet | 10 feet from ROW | 1 | 10 feet from ROW | — | 15.24.080.D (MHNSO) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Window | — | 15.24.080.D (MHNSO) |
| Projecting Sign | 4 feet | 32 sq ft (signable) | 8 feet | — | 1 | Along primary road frontage | — | 15.24.080.D; 15.24.050.C.4 (MHNSO) |

### CSO

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 20 feet | 125 sq ft (signable), 175 sq ft (structure) | 15 feet | 10 feet from ROW | 1 | 10 feet from ROW | — | 15.24.080.D (CSO) |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | 3 | Building wall | — | 15.24.080.D (CSO) |
| Temporary Sign | 8 feet | 32 sq ft (signable), 40 sq ft (structure) | 8 feet | 5 feet from ROW | 1 per public street frontage | 5 feet from ROW | — | 15.24.080.D (CSO) |
| Subdivision Sign (for business subdivision) | 20 feet | 125 sq ft (signable), 175 sq ft (structure) | 15 feet | 10 feet from ROW | 1 | 10 feet from ROW | — | 15.24.080.D (CSO) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Window | — | 15.24.080.D (CSO) |

### GSO

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 35 feet, or 50 feet within 800 ft of I-75 | 200 sq ft (signable), 250 sq ft (structure); or 400/600 in ISO intersection | 30 feet, or 40 feet in ISO intersection | 40 feet from ROW | 1 | 40 feet from ROW | — | 15.24.080.D (GSO) |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | 3 | Building wall | — | 15.24.080.D (GSO) |
| Temporary Sign | 8 feet | 32 sq ft (signable), 40 sq ft (structure) | 8 feet | 5 feet from ROW | 1 per public street frontage | 5 feet from ROW | — | 15.24.080.D (GSO) |
| Subdivision Sign | 20 feet | 125 sq ft (signable), 175 sq ft (structure) | 15 feet | 10 feet from ROW | 1 | 10 feet from ROW | — | 15.24.080.D (GSO) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Window | — | 15.24.080.D (GSO) |

## Prohibited signs in Locust Grove

- No signs shall be placed in the public right-of-way or on city property unless part of an approved wayfinding signage plan by the city council, the city downtown development authority, or the Georgia State Department of Transportation.
- No sign may be placed on any lot that does not meet the minimum requirements of the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations.
- 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 standpipe or fire escape.
- No sign or structure shall be erected at street intersections that obstructs free and clear vision from vehicles or at any location where it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with authorized traffic signs, signals, or devices, or uses words, symbols, or colors to mislead motorists.
- No sign shall be tacked, painted, posted, marked, or otherwise affixed on trees, utility poles, rocks, the ground itself, or other natural features.
- No message or advertisement may be displayed on the structural supports of any sign.
- All signs regulated by this chapter must be maintained in good condition, free from electrical and mechanical hazards. Premises surrounding the signs must be kept sanitary, free of weeds, rubbish, and debris.
- No sign shall simulate official traffic control or public service signals.
- It is unlawful to erect flashing signs, inflatable signs, roof signs, tri-vision signs, or aerial view signs at any location in the city.
- It is unlawful to erect temporary signage that does not conform to the standards of this chapter.
- No sign may create a hazardous or dangerous lighting condition (e.g., glare/shining into eyes of motorists/pedestrians).
- No posting or attachment of signs to supports, such as sign structural supports, is allowed.
- All signs must be constructed and maintained in compliance with the city's building code and applicable setback, zoning, and other relevant codes.
- No subdivision of a parcel containing a billboard is allowed unless the subdivided lot is large enough to encompass the fall zone of such billboard or sign.
- No buildings, structures, or appurtenances may be constructed within the fall zone of a billboard, interstate sign, or ground sign greater than thirty-five feet in height.

## Signs exempt from permit in Locust Grove

- Wall signs one square foot and smaller are exempt from permitting requirements (but must comply with all other provisions).
- Standard informational signs 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 cut into masonry or made of incombustible material are exempt from permitting requirements.
- Signs not visible from any public right-of-way or adjacent property are exempt from all provisions of this chapter.
- Temporary signs required to be posted by federal law, state law, or the local code are exempt from all provisions of this chapter.
- Decals affixed to or signs painted on equipment, fuel pumps, or vending equipment, up to four square feet per item, are exempt from all provisions of this chapter.
- Hand held signs are exempt from permitting requirements.
- Banners for city-sponsored events are exempt from permit fees.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- In Planned Development (PD) districts, a uniform design scheme of signs must be established and approved by the planning commission; plans for signs must undergo review and approval as required for other development aspects (see 15.24.070(C)).
- In Planned Development (PD) or planned center, wayfinding signs may be allowed by an approved master sign plan or common promotional signage plan; such plans govern details like size, height, number, and location.
- Wayfinding signs on city property, or within the public right-of-way, must be part of an approved wayfinding signage plan by the city council, city DDA, or Georgia Department of Transportation.
- Variance requests for signage (including for aggregate sign area, sign height, temporary sign extensions) require city council hearing/approval as described in 15.24.070(D); these include written application, justification, and a hearing process.

## 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 14 zoning districts in Locust Grove — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Locust+Grove+GA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-locust-grove

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