# Sign Regulations in Marietta, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Marietta, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/marietta
- **Data last verified:** 2025-10-24
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/ga/marietta/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_ZOOR_DIV714SI)

## 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.

## Sign rules by zoning district (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 (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 | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 714.05L |
| Development Project Sign | — | 15 square feet | — | — | 1 | At construction site >=2 acres | — | 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 | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under Canopy Sign | Clear 8 ft | 6 square feet | — | — | — | Under canopy | — | 714.04D |
| Freestanding Sign - Monument Style - Arterial | 15 feet | 90 square feet | — | 5 ft min | 1 per 75 ft | 5 ft from property line | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 714.04G |

## Prohibited 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.

## Signs exempt from permit 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.

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

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