# Sign Regulations in Loganville, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Loganville, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/loganville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Loganville/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=SPBLADEREOR_CH111SIMU)

## At a glance

Loganville, Georgia regulates 22 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Project Entrance Signs in the Single- and two-family residential zoning district are capped at 8 ft. tall and 32 sq. ft., with a 12 ft from curb or 2 ft behind right-of-way setback (Sec. Sec. 111-72(a)(1); 111-74(c)). Most commercial signs in Loganville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Single- and two-family residential | 3 | 8 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| Multifamily residential | 3 | 8 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Mixed use | 15 | 20 ft. | 400 sq. ft. (varies by building size) | — |
| Agricultural | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | 2 sq. ft. per sign; aggregate not to exceed 16 sq. ft. (unless greater required by law) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Single- and two-family residential

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Project Entrance Sign | 8 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | 12 ft from curb or 2 ft behind right-of-way | Max 1 per entrance (double-faced) or 2 (symmetrical structures) | At entrance to subdivision; minimum setback 12 ft. from curb or 2 ft. behind right-of-way, whichever is greater. | — | Sec. 111-72(a)(1); 111-74(c) |
| Freestanding Sign (within minimum front yard setback - developed subdivision) | 3 ft. | 6 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per street frontage per property | Within minimum front yard setback as determined by zoning. | — | Sec. 111-72(a)(2)a-b |
| Freestanding Sign (other residential property) | 6 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per frontage | — | — | Sec. 111-72(a)(2)c |

### Multifamily residential

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 16 sq. ft. per wall | — | — | 1 per wall | On building exterior wall | — | Sec. 111-72(a)(3)b |
| Project Entrance Sign | 8 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | 12 ft from curb or 2 ft behind right-of-way | Max 1 per entrance (double-faced) or 2 (symmetrical structures) | Entrance into multifamily development; minimum setback 12 ft from curb or 2 ft behind right-of-way | — | Sec. 111-72(a)(1); 111-74(c) |
| Miscellaneous Freestanding Sign (at driveway) | 3 ft. | 3 sq. ft. | — | 12 ft from curb or 2 ft behind right-of-way | No more than 2 per driveway | Within 3 ft of access driveways, at least 12 ft from curb or 2 ft behind right-of-way | — | Sec. 111-74(a)(1) |

### Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Mixed use

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Principal Freestanding Sign (Single Establishment or Undeveloped Property) | 20 ft. | 144 sq. ft. (varies by building size) | — | 13 ft from curb or 2 ft behind ROW, whichever is greater | 1 per street frontage with curb cut | One per street frontage with curb cut; minimum setback 13 ft from curb or 2 ft behind right-of-way | — | Sec. 111-72(b)(1)a, (b)(2); 111-73(b) |
| Principal Freestanding Sign (Planned Center) | 20 ft. | 400 sq. ft. (varies by building size) | — | 13 ft from curb or 2 ft behind right-of-way, whichever is greater | 1 per street frontage with access | One per street frontage with access | — | Sec. 111-72(b)(1)b; 111-73(b) |
| Principal Building Sign (Single Establishment) | — | 400 sq. ft. (varies by size) | — | — | 1 per building elevation visible from street | Per building elevation visible from street | — | Sec. 111-73(a), table |
| Project Entrance Sign (Mixed Use Development) | 8 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | 12 ft from curb or 2 ft behind ROW | Max 1 per entrance (double-faced) or 2 (symmetrical) | At project entrance; minimum setback 12 ft from curb or 2 ft behind ROW | — | Sec. 111-72(b)(2); 111-74(c) |
| Miscellaneous Freestanding Sign (at Driveway) | 3 ft. | 3 sq. ft. | — | 12 ft from curb or 2 ft behind ROW | 2 per driveway | Within 3 ft of driveway access, at least 12 ft from curb or 2 ft behind ROW | — | Sec. 111-74(a)(1) |
| Miscellaneous Freestanding Sign (banner) | 6 ft. | 24 sq. ft. | — | — | 2 per 250 ft of frontage | Between street and minimum front yard; at least 20 ft from any other sign | — | Sec. 111-74(a)(2)a |
| Miscellaneous Freestanding Sign (non-masonry) | 8 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per lot | Between street and minimum front yard setback | — | Sec. 111-74(a)(2)b |
| Miscellaneous Freestanding Sign (beyond min front yard setback) | 6 ft. | 16 sq. ft. | — | 100 ft from street ROW | — | Beyond minimum front yard setback | — | Sec. 111-74(a)(3)a |

## Prohibited signs in Loganville

- No sign shall be erected, constructed, altered, or maintained except in conformity with these sign regulations.
- Air- or gas-filled balloons or other devices with a capacity exceeding three cubic feet are prohibited, with a maximum of one such device of three cubic feet or less per property.
- Animated and flashing signs that flash, blink, rotate, revolve, or have moving parts or visible bulbs, and signs containing reflective elements that sparkle or simulate illumination are prohibited (excluding automatic changeable copy signs).
- Signs that are painted on or attached to trees, curbs, utility poles, or rocks or other natural features are prohibited.
- Signs displayed on courtesy benches, trash cans, and similar devices are prohibited.
- Dilapidated or unsafe signs, or those not complying with building codes, are prohibited.
- Strings of ribbons, tinsel, small flags, pennants, streamers, balloons, or other devices or long narrow strips of pliable material designed to move in the wind or by fan are prohibited.
- Inflatable signs (except specified balloons) are prohibited.
- Displaying false or misleading statements on signs is prohibited.
- Obscene signs, as defined by state law, are prohibited.
- No sign shall obstruct fire escapes, windows, doors, or openings used for fire prevention, or hinder free passage or ventilation requirements. No sign shall extend above a parapet wall, be affixed to a fire escape, or interfere with ventilation openings.
- Pole or pylon signs are not allowed as principal freestanding signs (see code for specific subsections).
- Portable signs designed to be transported, temporarily placed, or mounted on trailers are prohibited.
- Private signs placed on public property, utility poles, rights-of-way, or other public property are prohibited except as required or authorized by law.
- Roof signs, including those painted or adhered on roofs, are prohibited. (Does not apply to fascia portions of mansard roofs or parapet walls, provided sign does not extend above the top.)
- Searchlights and similar devices are prohibited.
- Signs advertising illegal activities are prohibited.
- Signs imitating public warning/traffic devices, using intermittent lights, certain words or traffic colors/messages, or red, green, yellow illumination within 300 feet of a traffic light, are prohibited.
- Sound- or smoke-emitting signs are prohibited.
- Swinging or projecting signs are prohibited unless specifically approved by the building official.
- Vehicular signs (signs placed on vehicles for advertising purposes not meeting the exceptions) are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Loganville

- Window displays not visible from a public or private street or adjoining property are not considered signs and are exempt.
- Words/graphics on products that are an integral part of the product, its original packaging, or product dispensers (such as soft drink machines) are exempt; product containers for storage are not exempt.
- Building design, color, architectural element, or motif conveying no message is exempt.
- Official signs placed by or at the direction of government agencies or public authorities are exempt.
- Incidental signs (no more than 2 sq ft each, aggregate not to exceed 16 sq ft unless required by law) are exempt.
- Changing the message or copy of an existing sign without making structural changes does not require a permit.
- Painting, repairing, cleaning, or maintaining a sign (without structural changes) does not require a permit.
- Signs otherwise exempt from regulation under section 111-6(c) do not require a permit.
- Freestanding signs on single-family or two-family residential property no larger than 6 sq ft do not require a permit.
- Miscellaneous freestanding signs allowed under specific code subsections do not require a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A master signage plan is required for signage for a planned center or mixed use development (new or existing). Approval by the council is required prior to issuance of any sign permits for the planned center or mixed use development.
- Sign permit applications for planned centers or mixed use developments must include master signage plan requirements per section 111-39.
- Master signage plans must be recorded with the city and the office of the clerk to the superior court prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the development.
- All tenants in a property or development must comply with the approved master signage plan.
- Signs in planned centers must adhere to minimum ordinance requirements or uniform guidelines established by an approved master signage plan.
- Applications for master signage plan approval must be scheduled for council consideration after submission.
- If a master signage plan has been approved, it supersedes any conflicting restrictions and regulations of the sign code for the property.

## Full detail

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