# Sign Regulations in Pine Lake, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Pine Lake, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/pine-lake
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Pine_Lake/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH66SI)

## At a glance

Pine Lake, Georgia regulates 22 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Stanchion Sign (Option 1: 5+ businesses)s in the Commercial Zoning District (VC Village Commercial Subarea) zoning district are capped at 18 ft tall, 150 sq ft, and 8 ft wide, with a 10 ft behind property line; setback from R-1/public lands as specified above. setback (Sec. Sec. 66-9(b)(5),(7)-(8),(10)). Most commercial signs in Pine Lake require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Zoning District (VC Village Commercial Subarea) | 12 | 18 ft | 150 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Zoning District (both subareas) | 2 | 6 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| Residential Zoning District | 1 | — | — | — |
| R-1 Single-family District | 3 | 5 ft | Aggregate sign area ≤ 25 sq ft (total of all such signs) | — |
| Open Space District | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 25 ft or not higher than principal roof, whichever is lower | 144 sq in (24 in x 6 in) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### Commercial Zoning District (VC Village Commercial Subarea)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall, Fascia or Awning Sign (Wall Face ≤ 2,000 sq ft) | — | 90 sq ft | — | — | — | Affixed to building surface, not projecting above roof edge; projecting signs minimum 8 ft above grade in pedestrian areas, 12 ft above vehicular areas. | — | Sec. 66-9(a)(1)-(7), (10) |
| Wall, Fascia or Awning Sign (Wall Face > 2,000 sq ft) | — | 150 sq ft | — | — | — | Affixed to building surface, not projecting above roof edge; projecting signs minimum 8 ft above grade in pedestrian areas, 12 ft above vehicular areas. | — | Sec. 66-9(a)(4),(6)-(7),(9)-(10) |
| Stanchion Sign (Option 1: 5+ businesses) | 18 ft | 150 sq ft | 8 ft | 10 ft behind property line; setback from R-1/public lands as specified above. | 1 per parcel per street frontage (with group development limits as above) | 10 ft behind property line; not within 30 ft of intersection of street right-of-way lines; not within 100 ft of another stanchion sign; not within 200 ft of R-1 or public park/forest/rec/cemetery unless not visible from such area. | — | Sec. 66-9(b)(5),(7)-(8),(10) |
| Stanchion Sign (Option 2: 3-4 businesses) | 18 ft | 120 sq ft | 8 ft | See above. | See above. | See above. | — | Sec. 66-9(b)(8)b |
| Stanchion Sign (Option 3: 1-2 businesses) | 18 ft | 90 sq ft | 8 ft | See above. | See above. | See above. | — | Sec. 66-9(b)(8)c |
| Monument Sign | 6 ft | 60 sq ft | 10 ft | 10 ft behind property line; not within 30 ft of intersection of street r/w. | 1 per parcel per street frontage (except group developments; see above) | 10 ft behind property line; centered within landscape buffer perpendicular to street and contained within property lines. | — | Sec. 66-9(b)(1),(4),(9)-(10) |
| Temporary Sign (other than window sign) | 12 in letter height | 40 sq ft | — | — | Limited per event/time; see above. | Per business establishment; location per permission of property owner/lessee. | — | Sec. 66-9(c)(2) |
| A-frame, Chalkboard, or Easel Sign (Sandwich Board) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business establishment | Immediate proximity to entrance during business hours; must not reduce sidewalk width to <5 feet or impede pedestrians. | — | Sec. 66-9(c)(3) |

### Commercial Zoning District (both subareas)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 6 ft | 60 sq ft | 10 ft | 10 ft behind property line; not within 30 ft of intersection of street r/w. | 1 per parcel per street frontage (except group developments; see above) | 10 ft behind property line; centered within landscape buffer perpendicular to street and contained within property lines. | — | Sec. 66-9(b)(1),(4),(9)-(10) |
| Monument Sign (Residential Subdivision Entrance) | 5 ft | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | At entrance to subdivision. | — | Sec. 66-9(b)(6) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Official Notice/Advertisement Mandated by Law | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 66-16(a)(1) |
| Publicly Owned or Maintained Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 66-16(a)(2) |
| Property Location Numeral Sign (R-1 District) | — | — | — | — | — | For identification of property location | — | Sec. 66-16(a)(3) |
| Property Location Numeral Sign (All Other Districts) | — | — | — | — | — | For identification of property location | — | Sec. 66-16(a)(3) |
| Seasonal Display | — | — | — | — | — | Outside public right of way | — | Sec. 66-16(a)(4) |
| Name Plate | — | 144 sq in (24 in x 6 in) | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 66-16(a)(5) |
| Flag | 25 ft or not higher than principal roof, whichever is lower | 25 sq ft per flag | — | Principal building setback | 2 per pole | On flagpole on parcel | — | Sec. 66-16(b) |

## Prohibited signs in Pine Lake

- Roof signs are prohibited throughout the city.
- Animated signs are prohibited throughout the city.
- Moving signs are prohibited throughout the city.
- Mobile signs are prohibited throughout the city.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited throughout the city.
- Billboards are prohibited throughout the city.
- Beacons are prohibited throughout the city.
- Signs on public rights of way other than publicly owned or maintained signs are prohibited throughout the city.
- Window signs which exceed 30 percent of the building face window area are prohibited throughout the city.
- Signs which contain words, pictures, or statements which are prohibited by state or federal law or are obscene as defined by O.C.G.A. § 16-12-80 are prohibited throughout the city.
- Signs which simulate an official traffic control or warning sign or hide from view any traffic or street sign, signal, or public service sign are prohibited throughout the city.
- Signs which emit or utilize in any manner any sound capable of being detected on any traveled street, road or highway by a person with normal hearing are prohibited throughout the city.
- Signs which interfere with road or highway visibility or obstruct, distract or otherwise interfere with the safe and orderly movement of traffic, including pedestrians, bicycles, motor vehicles, and other modes of transportation are prohibited throughout the city.
- Signs erected by nailing, fastening or affixing the sign in any manner to any tree, post, utility pole, or other structures except as set forth in the ordinance are prohibited throughout the city.
- Signs located on any land, building, fence, wall or other property belonging to another person without the consent of the owner are prohibited throughout the city.
- No sign shall give off light which glares, blinds, or has an adverse effect on traffic.
- No series, lines or rows of electric lights shall be allowed, nor bare bulb illumination. Neon signs and lighting permitted only as specified.
- No sign may be erected or maintained unless it is structurally safe, clean, and in good repair.
- No sign of any kind shall be permitted to extend into or above or be anchored or placed in any portion of the right-of-way of a state or county highway, city street or public sidewalk (except official city, state and county signs), and in no case, closer than five feet to a curbline.

## Signs exempt from permit in Pine Lake

- Official notices or advertisements mandated by law posted or displayed by or under the direction of any public official, court officer or official emergency service provider in the performance of official or directed duties or by trustees under deeds of trust, deeds of assignment, or other similar instruments are exempt from permit requirements and aggregate sign area limits.
- Publicly owned or maintained signs are exempt from permit requirements and aggregate sign area limits.
- Numerals displayed for the purpose of identifying property location and not exceeding four inches in height in the R-1 District and ten inches in height in all other districts are exempt from permit requirements and aggregate sign area limits.
- Seasonal displays, located outside the public right of way, erected for a maximum period of 30 days no more than twice a year are exempt from permit requirements and aggregate sign area limits.
- Name plates not exceeding 24 inches by six inches and containing only the name of the business or professional office are exempt from permit requirements and aggregate sign area limits.
- Every parcel may display no more than two flags on one flag pole (no more than 25 feet in height or no higher than the principal building’s roof, whichever is lower). Each flag must be a maximum of 25 square feet in area. Such flags do not count toward the aggregate maximum aggregate sign area limits. Flag poles must meet the minimum setback requirements for a principal building.
- Temporary signs erected in R-1 Single-family District in accordance with Sec. 66-10(b) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Original art displays in the Residential Zoning District, installed in accordance with Sec. 66-10(c), are exempt from permit requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no explicit mention of a 'master sign plan,' 'sign plan,' or similar universal plan requirement in the ordinance.
- Sign permits are required for all signs except those specifically exempted in Sec. 66-16 and certain temporary/original art displays as specified.
- Variance applications for signs are submitted to the city clerk and heard by the city council under designated procedures.
- No mention is made of a special sign plan or master sign plan submittal requirement in any zone.

## Full detail

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