Sign Regulations in Marietta, Georgia
Marietta, Georgia has specific sign regulations covering 32 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Temporary Sign, Projecting Sign, Wall Sign. Height restrictions apply. Permits are required for most commercial signs. Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: October 24, 2025
Sign Regulation Overview for Marietta, Georgia
Sample Sign Requirements in Marietta
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projecting Sign | Shall not extend above the parapet wall; minimum clear height of 8 feet above ground | — | — |
| Wall Sign | Shall not extend above the parapet wall | — | — |
| Canopy Sign | Shall not extend above the parapet wall; minimum clear height of 8 feet above ground | — | — |
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Sign Types Covered
32
- Temporary Sign
- Projecting Sign
- Wall Sign
- Under Canopy Sign
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
6
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Permit requirements
- Height restrictions
- Illumination rules
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Marietta, wall signs can be up to Shall not extend above the parapet wall. Height limits vary by zoning district and sign type. Use PermitPal to get exact requirements for your specific location.
To get a sign permit in Marietta, 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 Marietta, regulated sign types include Temporary Sign, Projecting Sign, Wall Sign, Under Canopy 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 Marietta 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 Marietta are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. Marietta has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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Marietta, Georgia Sign Rules at a Glance
Marietta, Georgia regulates 32 sign types across 6 zoning districts. A-frame Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 4 feet tall and 10 square feet, with a More than 10 feet from property line setback (Sec. 714.03K). Most commercial signs in Marietta require a permit.
Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for Marietta, Georgia
Sign Rules by Zoning District in Marietta (6 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Regulations For All Zones | 13 | 70 feet along interstate; 35 feet along U.S. 41 | 672 square feet | — |
| SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, RA-4, RA-6, RA-8, PRD(SF), MHP) | 5 | 8 feet | 64 square feet | — |
| MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-8, RM-10, RM-12, RHR, PRD(MF)) | 9 | 10 feet | 60 square feet | — |
| COMMERCIAL (NRC, CRC, RRC, CBD, PCD, MXD, OIT, LRO, OI, OS, OHR) | 17 | 70 feet I-75, 35 ft US 41 | 672 square feet | — |
| INDUSTRIAL (LI, HI, PID) | 11 | 70 ft I-75 | 672 square feet | — |
| Downtown Marietta Sign District | 10 | Not above parapet; clear 8 ft | 90 square feet total (existing); 45 sq ft new/remodeled | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in Marietta(sample of 3 of 6 zones)
General Regulations For All Zones
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projecting Sign | Shall not extend above the parapet wall; minimum clear height of 8 feet above ground | — | — | — | — | Securely fastened to building surface in nonresidential districts | — | Unlock | 714.04A |
| Under Canopy Sign | Minimum clear height of 8 feet above ground at lowest extremity | 6 square feet | — | — | — | Attached to supporting structure underside of canopy in nonresidential districts | — | Unlock | 714.04D |
| Freestanding Sign - Monument Style | — | — | — | Minimum 5 feet from property line; additional as required by Public Works Director | 1 per 75 feet of frontage abutting public ROW | On private property, at least 5 feet from any property line; permitted in all districts except single-family residential unless specifically allowed | — | Unlock | 714.04F, Table H |
| Freestanding Sign - Nostalgic Style | — | — | — | Minimum 5 feet from property line; additional as required by Public Works Director | 1 per 75 feet of frontage abutting public ROW | On private property, at least 5 feet from any property line; permitted in all districts except single-family residential unless specifically allowed | — | Unlock | 714.04F, Table H |
| Billboard | 70 feet along interstate; 35 feet along U.S. 41 | 672 square feet | — | Meet zoning district setbacks; may reduce up to 50% to preserve trees with survey and GDOT approval; sign faces may extend 25% into setback | — | Within 100 feet of ROW of I-75 or U.S. 41; permitted in LI, HI, CRC, RRC, PCD, OHR | — | Unlock | 714.04G |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | For seasonal detached: 12 feet from property line | 1 per lot (or per tenant in centers) | On building face abutting public street or access drive; in nonres and multi-family districts | — | Unlock | 714.05E |
| A-frame Sign | 4 feet | 10 square feet | — | More than 10 feet from property line | 1 per storefront | On private property, >10 ft from property line, within 15 ft of front door, on adjacent sidewalk; not blocking passage | — | Unlock | 714.03K |
| Weekend Standard Informational Sign (WSIS) | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | 14 feet from back of curb or 1 foot behind ROW | 1 per 300 feet of road frontage | In nonresidential districts, 1 per 300 ft road frontage, within 3-mile radius of destination; >14 ft from back of curb or 1 ft behind ROW | — | Unlock | 714.05F |
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-8, RM-10, RM-12, RHR, PRD(MF))
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freestanding Sign - Monument Style - Arterial | 10 feet | 60 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet; additional for safety | 1 per 75 feet frontage | At least 5 feet from property line | — | Unlock | 714.04F, Table H |
| Freestanding Sign - Monument Style - Collector | 8 feet | 40 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet; additional for safety | 1 per 75 feet frontage | At least 5 feet from property line | — | Unlock | 714.04F, Table H |
| Freestanding Sign - Monument Style - Local | 6 feet | 24 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet; additional for safety | 1 per 75 feet frontage | At least 5 feet from property line | — | Unlock | 714.04F, Table H |
| Freestanding Sign - Nostalgic Style - Local | 6 feet | 12 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet; additional for safety | 1 per 75 feet frontage | At least 5 feet from property line | — | Unlock | 714.04F, Table H |
| Freestanding Sign - Nostalgic Style - Collector/Arterial | 8 feet | 20 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet; additional for safety | 1 per 75 feet frontage | At least 5 feet from property line | — | Unlock | 714.04F, Table H |
| Standard Informational Sign | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | At least 1 foot from ROW | As per general residential rules | On property | — | Unlock | 714.03F |
| Freestanding Sign - Monument - Places of Assembly, Parks, Cemeteries | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — | 5 feet minimum | 1 per 75 ft frontage | On parcels with places of assembly, parks, cemeteries | — | Unlock | 714.05L |
| Development Project Sign | — | 15 square feet | — | — | 1 | At construction site >=2 acres | — | Unlock | 714.03E |
COMMERCIAL (NRC, CRC, RRC, CBD, PCD, MXD, OIT, LRO, OI, OS, OHR)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under Canopy Sign | Clear 8 ft | 6 square feet | — | — | — | Under canopy | — | Unlock | 714.04D |
| Freestanding Sign - Monument Style - Arterial | 15 feet | 90 square feet | — | 5 ft min | 1 per 75 ft | 5 ft from property line | — | Unlock | 714.04F, Table H |
| Freestanding Sign - Monument Style - Tier A | 8 feet | 60 square feet | — | 5 ft min | 1 per 75 ft | 5 ft from property line | — | Unlock | 714.04F, Table H |
| Freestanding Sign - Monument Style - Collector/Industrial | 10 feet | 50 square feet | — | 5 ft min | 1 per 75 ft | 5 ft from property line | — | Unlock | 714.04F, Table H |
| Freestanding Sign - Monument Style - Local | 8 feet | 30 square feet | — | 5 ft min | 1 per 75 ft | 5 ft from property line | — | Unlock | 714.04F, Table H |
| Freestanding Sign - Nostalgic Style - Local | 6 feet | 12 square feet | — | 5 ft min | 1 per 75 ft | 5 ft from property line | — | Unlock | 714.04F, Table H |
| Freestanding Sign - Nostalgic Style - Collector/Arterial | 8 feet | 20 square feet | — | 5 ft min | 1 per 75 ft | 5 ft from property line | — | Unlock | 714.04F, Table H |
| Billboard | 70 feet I-75, 35 ft US 41 | 672 square feet | — | Zoning setbacks | — | Within 100 ft ROW I-75/US 41 | — | Unlock | 714.04G |
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See all 6 zones for Marietta — start freeProhibited Signs in Marietta
- Pylon signs.
- Signs, fliers, bills, posters, or any other such object placed upon or affixed to sidewalks, curbs, or public rights-of-way or any publicly owned building or structure.
- Signs attached to a fence, fence post, tree, tree trunk, street sign, or utility pole or painted on or otherwise attached to a rock or other natural objects.
- Signs which emit sound, odor, or visible matter such as smoke or vapor.
- Flashing or blinking signs, or signs using varying light intensity.
- Rotating signs or animated signs involving motion of the body of the sign.
- Signs that advertise an activity that is illegal under local, state, or federal laws or regulations.
- Signs which are erected or maintained that obstruct any fire escape, any means of egress or ventilation, or which prevent free passage from one part of a roof to any other part thereof, or attached in any manner to a fire escape.
- Portable display signs or trailer display signs.
- Billboards located on property which has an existing sign.
- Pennants or other nonpermanent displays attached together or to a building, vehicle or other object by rope, string, wire or other device.
- Abandoned or dilapidated signs.
- Air- and gas-filled devices greater than 2 feet in diameter, except as permitted under other provisions.
- Roof signs or signs where a portion of the sign extends above the roof of the building where the sign is located.
- No sign, noise emission or revolving beam or beacon of light shall be erected at any location where by reason of the position, shape or color it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.
- No sign or other obstruction to vision, except utility poles, light or street sign standards or tree trunks shall be permitted within 15 feet of the intersection of the right-of-way lines of streets, roads, highways or railroads.
Exempt Signs in Marietta
- Signs, notices and traffic signs conforming to the standards of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices or other federal or state standard.
- Flags that are attached to a flagpole mounted on the ground or to flagstaffs attached to the facade of a structure, limited to 3 flags per premises, plus 1 additional flag for every 10 feet of road frontage.
- Incidental signs. Incidental signs that are visible from the public right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet per sign face and 3 feet in height, limited to 1 per curb cut. Incidental signs that are not visible from the public right-of-way are limited to 20 square feet per sign face and 8 feet in height.
- Delivery receptacles for mail and newsprint deliveries.
- One sign not to exceed 15 square feet for development projects involving 2 or more acres in residential districts or 50 square feet in non-residential districts placed at a location under construction or alteration. All such signs shall be removed from the site upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
- Standard informational signs in residential districts that otherwise meet the standards of this division.
- Window signs meeting the standards of this division.
- Building address numerals not exceeding 12 inches in height in residential districts and 24 inches in height in nonresidential districts and emergency information.
- Inflatable devices or balloons.
- Panel replacements. The changing of a sign face or panel in or on an existing approved sign or a legally nonconforming sign shall not require a sign permit. However, if the proposed panel replacement creates a need for structural repair or causes a change in the size, shape, location, or design of the sign, then a sign permit shall be required to bring the sign into compliance with the requirements of this division.
- A-frame signs placed on private property and directed toward pedestrians, subject to specific conditions including location, size, and usage restrictions.
Source: municode municipal code