# Sign Regulations in Mableton, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Mableton, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/mableton
- **Data last verified:** 2025-08-27
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DdALm_XxnzQz4-aD23uBRFpjwtgLvsrE/view?usp=sharing)

## At a glance

Mableton, Georgia regulates 21 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Less than 1/2 acre)s in the Commercially + Industrially zoned properties - (CF, CRC, GC, HI, IF, LI, LRC, LRO, NRC, NS, O-I, OMR, OS, UVC) zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 32 sq ft, with a See location_of_sign field. setback (Sec. §6.09; §6.15). Most commercial signs in Mableton require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercially + Industrially zoned properties - (CF, CRC, GC, HI, IF, LI, LRC, LRO, NRC, NS, O-I, OMR, OS, UVC) | 11 | 35 ft | 300 sq ft per side | — |
| Nonresidential uses on residential properties, Residential subdivision signs, Apartments | 5 | 8 ft | 100 sq ft maximum per device | — |
| Residentially zoned properties | 4 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | No sign taller than 19 ft, except for oversized signs | 3 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Commercially + Industrially zoned properties - (CF, CRC, GC, HI, IF, LI, LRC, LRO, NRC, NS, O-I, OMR, OS, UVC)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Less than 1/2 acre) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | See location_of_sign field. | 1 | Must be ground based monument signs, outside the buildable area of the lot; must be on private property at least one foot behind public right-of-way; not within 62 ft of center line of arterial right-of-way, 52 ft for major collector, or 42 ft for other roads; conform to side yard setback per zoning classification; not placed in mitered corner. | — | §6.09; §6.15 |
| Freestanding Sign (1/2 acre to less than 1 acre) | 8 ft | 64 sq ft | — | See location_of_sign field. | 1 | Same as above | — | §6.09; §6.15 |
| Freestanding Sign (1 acre to less than 2 acres) | 10 ft | 100 sq ft | — | See location_of_sign field. | 1 | Same as above | — | §6.09; §6.15 |
| Freestanding Sign (2 acres to less than 5 acres) | 12 ft | 150 sq ft | — | See location_of_sign field. | 2 | Same as above | — | §6.09; §6.15 |
| Freestanding Sign (5 acres or greater) | 15 ft | 200 sq ft | — | See location_of_sign field. | 2 | Same as above | — | §6.09; §6.15 |
| Electronic Sign (Freestanding) | — | Messaging portion not to exceed 32 sq ft per allowable sign area; maximum two electronic sign areas per sign | — | As for freestanding signs. | Limit as with regular freestanding signs plus additional restriction as above. | Must be on property with at least 200 ft public road frontage; not within 200 ft of another electronic sign permitted on same property/lot | — | §6.09; §6.06 |
| Oversized Sign (on Major Roads – Interstate 20 & 285) | 35 ft | 300 sq ft per side | — | — | — | Parcels adjacent to major roads (I-20/I-285) | — | §6.04; §6.16 |
| Temporary Banner/Searchlight/Inflatable Device | Inflatables: top no higher than 20 ft from roofline, 35 ft from ground level | 100 sq ft maximum for any device | — | — | 1 banner/wall per tenant, 1 freestanding banner per lot | — | — | §6.11 |

### Nonresidential uses on residential properties, Residential subdivision signs, Apartments

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 32 sq ft per sign for nonresidential uses, apartments, and subdivision signs | — | — | — | Affixed to building walls | — | §6.10(2); §6.15 |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (<5 acres) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 75 ft from any other permitted sign; at least one foot off right-of-way. | See general regulations for sign limits | Located outside buildable area; at least 75 ft from any other permitted sign on same lot and at least one foot off right-of-way. | — | §6.10 |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (>5 acres) | 8 ft | 64 sq ft | — | 75 ft from any other permitted sign; at least one foot off right-of-way. | See general regulations for sign limits | Located outside buildable area; at least 75 ft from any other permitted sign on same lot and at least one foot off right-of-way. | — | §6.10 |
| Electronic Monument Sign | 8 ft | Electronic messaging portion not to exceed 32 sq ft per allowable sign area and maximum two electronic sign areas per sign | — | As with freestanding signs. | — | Property/lot with at least 200 ft public road frontage on one road; not within 200 ft of another electronic sign permitted on same property/lot | — | §6.10(3); §6.06 |
| Temporary Banner/Searchlight | — | 100 sq ft maximum per device | — | — | 1 banner/wall per tenant, 1 freestanding banner per lot | — | — | §6.11(1, 2, 3, 7) |

### Residentially zoned properties

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Non-permanent Sign (≤12 sq ft) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parcel | On any parcel with owner's permission | — | §6.03(1) |
| Temporary Residential Sign (≤6 sq ft) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Posted by city resident at their residence | — | §6.03(4) |
| Flag | — | 15 sq ft total per property if vacant or zoned/used for residential | — | — | — | — | — | §6.03(6) |
| Temporary Subdivision Sign/Banner | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per subdivision (common area) | Common areas of platted residential subdivision property | — | §6.03(5) |

## Prohibited signs in Mableton

- Oversized signs, except as provided for certain zones and conditions
- Signs on the public right-of-way, including medians, sidewalks, curbs, and other public land, except as specifically allowed
- Any sign larger than 12 square feet on property that is vacant or zoned as or used for residential purposes
- Signs located within recorded and/or prescriptive utility service easements unless a variance is granted or the easement holder provides a written waiver
- Signs located within recorded/prescriptive water, sanitary sewer, drainage easements or setbacks unless a variance and hold harmless agreement is provided
- Any sign that increases total aggregate sign area on vacant or residentially zoned/used property beyond 20 square feet
- Any sign that increases total aggregate sign area on commercially or industrially used property to more than 80 square feet, except as allowed by relevant sections
- Signs attached to the roof of any building or structure
- Portable signs
- Any sign taller than 19 feet except as allowed for oversized signs
- Wall signs projecting more than 24 inches from building surface (blade signs up to 48 inches permitted)
- Electronic signs used as canopy, wall, or awning signs
- More than four freestanding signs on any platted, recorded, or deeded lot of record
- Signs posted without the permission of the owner, authorized tenant, or agent
- Permanent or temporary window signs covering more than 50 percent of the glass surface of any windowpane
- Signs erected or maintained on trees, utility poles, or painted/drawn upon rocks or other natural features
- Pennants and streamers
- Mechanical fan and wind activated devices
- Signs not in good repair, including signs in a state of disassembly or with internal lighting exposed to view

## Signs exempt from permit in Mableton

- One non-permanent sign smaller than 12 square feet on any parcel of land, only with property owner or authorized tenant permission
- Signs posted by authorized government officials performing official duties on public land or right-of-way
- Signs not legible from public thoroughfares, including trails and walkways, or signs within buildings/enclosed areas not visible from other parcels
- Any sign of six square feet or smaller posted by a city resident at their residence, provided total sign area on property does not exceed 20 square feet
- One temporary sign or banner (max 32 square feet) in common areas of platted residential subdivision property for up to 30 days per calendar year
- Flags, provided total flag area does not exceed 15 square feet (vacant/residential) or 45 square feet (non-residential)
- One permanent sign per entrance/exit on private property (commercial, nonresidential use on residential, or apartment), not exceeding three square feet in area/height and within three feet of the entrance/exit

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required for all signs unless specifically exempted; normal maintenance, repair, or copy/message changes on permitted or legal nonconforming signs do not require a permit.
- For all permanent freestanding signs, the permit application must include site plans and structural details to scale, signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor, professional engineer, architect, or land planner.
- Where the owner or developer of a commercial, residential, or other development seeks to post signs as part of the general plan approval process, such signs may be approved by the Mayor and City Council as part of the overall design/building plan review. After such approval, necessary sign permits are still required.
- Variance from any provision of the sign ordinance may be granted by the board of zoning appeals or Mayor and City Council, subject to specific findings of hardship and public interest.
- Modification of certain legal nonconforming oversized signs to electronic signs (especially within 500 feet of a residence) requires approval by Mayor and City Council as an 'Other Business' agenda item, including posting, proof of mailings and a public hearing.

## Full detail

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