# Sign Regulations in Perry, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Perry, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/perry
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Perry/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH19NU_ARTVSI)

## At a glance

Perry, Georgia regulates 34 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Ground Sign (One- and Two-family Dwelling)s in the Residential Districts (R-Ag, R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-TH, RM-1, RM-2, R-MH, FBR) zoning district are capped at 4 ft tall and 4 sq ft per sign face, with a 10 ft from property lines setback (Sec. Sec. 6-9.5, Table 6-9-1.). Most commercial signs in Perry require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts (R-Ag, R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-TH, RM-1, RM-2, R-MH, FBR) | 11 | 30 ft | 40 sq ft per pole | — |
| Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, C-3) | 16 | 35 ft | 300 sq ft or 10% of wall face, whichever is less | — |
| Industrial Districts (M-1, M-2) | 12 | 35 ft | 300 sq ft or 10% of wall face | — |
| General Urban District (GU), Interstate Mixed Use (IMU), Mixed Use Center (MUC) | 12 | 35 ft | 300 sq ft or 10% of wall face | — |
| Light Commercial (LC), Office-Institutional (OI), Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU), Neighborhood Commercial Corridor Overlay (NC) | 12 | 35 ft | 100 sq ft or 10% of wall face | — |
| Parkway Corridor Overlay (PC) | 3 | 20 ft | 100 sq ft (>3 ac); 75 sq ft (≤3 ac) | — |
| Downtown Development Overlay (DD), Downtown Historic Preservation Overlay (HP) | 9 | 10 ft | 32 sq ft per face | — |
| Form Based Code Districts | 1 | — | — | — |

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## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### Residential Districts (R-Ag, R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-TH, RM-1, RM-2, R-MH, FBR)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (One- and Two-family Dwelling) | 4 ft | 4 sq ft per sign face | — | 10 ft from property lines | 2 | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.5, Table 6-9-1. |
| Ground-mounted Flag (One- and Two-family Dwelling) | 20 ft | 24 sq ft total per pole | — | 10 ft from property lines | 1 flagpole | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.5, Table 6-9-1. |
| Monument Sign (Subdivision Development) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property lines | 2 single-sided or 1 double-sided per entrance | At subdivision entrance, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.5, Table 6-9-1. |
| Monument; Post and Arm (Multi-family and Nonresidential) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property lines | 1 | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.5, Table 6-9-1. |
| Ground-mounted Flag (Multi-family and Nonresidential) | 30 ft | 40 sq ft per pole | — | 10 ft from property lines | 1 flagpole | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.5, Table 6-9-1. |
| Additional Ground Signs (Election/Events) | 4 ft | 16 sq ft total (all signs in category) | — | 10 ft from property lines | 4 | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.7, Table 6-9-4. |
| Additional Ground Signs (For Sale/Lease/Rent) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft per sign | — | 10 ft from property lines | 1 per 500 ft of street frontage | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.7, Table 6-9-4. |
| Additional Ground Signs (During Development) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property lines | 2 per lot or 1 per subdivision | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.7, Table 6-9-4. |

### Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, C-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument or Monopole Sign (C-1, C-2 only) | 20 ft | 100 sq ft per sign face for >3 acres; 75 sq ft per face for ≤3 acres | — | 10 ft from property lines | 2 | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.6, Table 6-9-2. |
| Ground-mounted Flag | 35 ft | 48 sq ft per pole | — | 10 ft from property lines | 3 flagpoles | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.6, Table 6-9-2. |
| Monument Sign (C-3, DD, HP) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft per face | — | 10 ft from property lines | 1 per street front | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.6, Table 6-9-2. |
| Post and Arm (C-3, DD, HP) | 10 ft | 12 sq ft per face | — | 10 ft from property lines | 1 per street front | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.6, Table 6-9-2. |
| A-frame Sign (C-3, DD, HP only) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per tenant | Maintain accessible pedestrian path on sidewalk; displayed only during business hours | — | Sec. 6-9.6, Table 6-9-2. |
| Additional Ground Signs (Election/Events) | 4 ft | 16 sq ft total (all signs in category) | — | 10 ft from property lines | 4 | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.7, Table 6-9-4. |
| Additional Ground Signs (For Sale/Lease/Rent) | 6 ft (8 ft for nonresidential) | 6 sq ft per sign (nonresidential: 24 sq ft) | — | 10 ft from property lines | 1 per 500 ft of street frontage | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.7, Table 6-9-4. |
| Additional Ground Signs (During Development) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property lines | 1 per lot | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.7, Table 6-9-4. |

### Industrial Districts (M-1, M-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument or Monopole Sign | 20 ft | 100 sq ft per face (>3 acres); 75 sq ft per face (≤3 acres) | — | 10 ft from property lines | 2 | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.6, Table 6-9-2. |
| Ground-mounted Flag | 35 ft | 48 sq ft per pole | — | 10 ft from property lines | 3 flagpoles | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.6, Table 6-9-2. |
| Wall or Canopy Sign | — | 300 sq ft or 10% of wall face | — | — | 1 per wall/tenant | On building wall or canopy | — | Sec. 6-9.6, Table 6-9-3. |
| Projecting Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per tenant | Perpendicular to wall of building | — | Sec. 6-9.6, Table 6-9-3. |
| Under Canopy Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per tenant entrance | Suspended from underside of canopy, perpendicular to wall | — | Sec. 6-9.6, Table 6-9-3. |
| Additional Ground Signs (Election/Events) | 4 ft | 16 sq ft total (all signs in category) | — | 10 ft from property lines | 4 | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.7, Table 6-9-4. |
| Additional Ground Signs (For Sale/Lease/Rent) | 6 ft (8 ft for nonresidential) | 6 sq ft per sign (nonresidential: 24 sq ft) | — | 10 ft from property lines | 1 per 500 ft of street frontage | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.7, Table 6-9-4. |
| Additional Ground Signs (During Development) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property lines | 1 per lot | On lot, set back at least 10 ft from property lines | — | Sec. 6-9.7, Table 6-9-4. |

## Prohibited signs in Perry

- No sign shall be placed or maintained within the city except in conformity with this article.
- No sign, display, or device may depict obscenity, sexual conduct, or sexually explicit nudity as defined by O.C.G.A. § 16-12-80 and O.C.G.A. § 36-60-3.
- Roof signs and roof signs (integral) are prohibited.
- Signs with more than two sides are prohibited.
- Animated signs are prohibited, except where expressly permitted.
- A-frame signs are prohibited, except in the Downtown Development (DD) overlay district.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Signs which contain or are in imitation of an official traffic sign or signal are prohibited.
- Any sign not authorized by this article is prohibited.
- Flashing, blinking, or otherwise varying illumination is not permitted.
- No sign or sign structure may be erected or maintained which obstructs any fire escape, ventilation, or door; nor shall any sign or sign structure be attached to a fire escape.
- No sign or sign structure above a height of three (3) feet shall be maintained within fifteen (15) feet of the intersection of the right-of-way lines of two (2) streets or a street and railroad right-of-way.
- No sign shall obstruct the view of vehicles entering the roadway.
- All ground signs (except for certain exemptions) must include the address of the parcel on which the sign is located.
- Ground signs shall not be internally illuminated except where expressly permitted.
- External illumination of any sign must be positioned and shielded so that the light source does not shine directly into the path of motorists or into windows of adjacent dwellings or businesses without permission.
- No sign may give off light which glares, blinds, or has any other adverse effect on traffic or adjacent properties.
- Signs existing legally at the time of ordinance adoption but which do not conform to new provisions may only be modified within strict limits; enlargements, additions of lighting, or structural changes are generally not permitted.
- Multiple-message signs may not change their message or copy more frequently than once every ten (10) seconds.
- No multiple-message sign may display changing messages between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. if within 150 feet of a residential district.
- Monopole sign structures are not permitted (except as specifically allowed by nonconforming sign reestablishment in some cases).
- Rooftop signs or sign structures are not permitted.
- Signs which contain or imitate official traffic signs or signals are prohibited.
- All signs must be kept in good repair; abandoned or damaged signs must be removed within the specified time after notification.
- Signs shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet from back of the curb or, if no curb, from the edge of pavement of a public roadway.

## Signs exempt from permit in Perry

- Signs on one- and two-family dwelling lots are exempt from obtaining a sign permit.
- Window signs are exempt from obtaining a sign permit.
- Flags are exempt from obtaining a sign permit.
- Signs installed on a public right-of-way by the City of Perry, Houston County, Peach County, the State of Georgia, or their authorized agent are exempt from obtaining a sign permit.
- Certain temporary ground signs (as specified in section 6-9.7) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Signs at drive-through ordering stations are exempt from obtaining a sign permit.
- Signs up to three square feet in area, up to thirty (30) inches in height, and located within five (5) feet of vehicular access points to a lot are exempt from obtaining a sign permit.
- Signs integral to, or attached to fuel pumps, electric charging devices, or vending machines other than self-service vending units are exempt from obtaining a sign permit.
- Banners up to 16 square feet per tenant (excluding one- and two-family dwellings), provided permit requirements and duration/frequency limits are met.
- Projecting and under canopy signs in the DD overlay district may project into the public right-of-way as specifically allowed.
- Multiple-message signs are permitted as part of ground signs in certain districts pursuant to specific standards.
- Nonconforming signs legally existing before adoption of new standards may remain as legal nonconforming signs within strict limits.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any sign that is taller than forty-eight (48) inches, unless specifically exempted, requires a permit from the administrator (section 6-9.14).
- Signs using electrical wiring and connections (illuminated signs), and larger signs, may require additional permits under the city building code.
- All signs in excess of fifteen (15) feet in height must be constructed according to plans approved by a state registered professional engineer; such plans shall be available at the request of the administrator.
- All signs in the C-3 (Downtown) and DD (Downtown Development) overlay district require a certificate of appropriateness (COA) unless the administrator determines the sign complies with the provisions.
- Signs in the downtown development overlay district require a certificate of appropriateness prior to issuing a sign permit (exceptions may apply for compliance with subsection 6-9.12(C)).
- Applicants are advised to consult with the administrator to avoid erecting signs that violate this article.
- See section 2-3.9 for application requirements and procedures related to sign permits.

## Full detail

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