# Sign Regulations in Powder Springs, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Powder Springs, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/powder-springs
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Powder_Springs/codes/Unified_Development_Code?nodeId=ART7SIADDE)

## At a glance

Powder Springs, Georgia regulates 22 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Accessory Ground Sign (Undeveloped or Vacant Lot)s in the R-30, R-20, R-15 zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 3 sq ft, with a At least 1 ft from right-of-way; must be outside sight visibility triangle. setback (Sec. Sec. 7-44, 7-45, 7-46(a), Table 7-1, Table 7-2, 7-50, 7-51).

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-30, R-20, R-15 | 18 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| MDR, MXU, PUD-R | 18 | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| LRO, BP, NRC | 18 | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| CBD | 18 | 10 ft | 64 sq ft (sign area only, structure excluded) | — |
| CRC | 18 | 15 ft | 90 sq ft | — |
| LI, HI | 18 | 15 ft | 90 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 20 ft | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### R-30, R-20, R-15

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Undeveloped or Vacant Lot) | 8 ft | 3 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from right-of-way; must be outside sight visibility triangle. | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Sec. 7-44, 7-45, 7-46(a), Table 7-1, Table 7-2, 7-50, 7-51 |
| Temporary Ground Sign (For Sale, Rent, Lease, or Construction - Undeveloped or Vacant Lot) | 8 ft | 3 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from right-of-way; must be outside sight visibility triangle. | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-50(g) |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Single Dwelling) | 8 ft | 3 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from right-of-way; outside of sight triangle | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, Sec. 7-50, Sec. 7-51 |
| Temporary Ground/Wall/Window Sign (Single Dwelling, For Sale, Rent, Lease, Construction) | 8 ft | 3 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from right-of-way; outside of sight triangle | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, Sec. 7-50(g) |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Single Non-Residential Principal Use) | 8 ft | 3 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from right-of-way; outside of sight triangle | 2 per road frontage | 2 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-50, 7-51 |
| Principal Use Ground Sign (Local Street) | 8 ft | 16 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from right-of-way; outside of sight triangle | 1 per 400 ft of frontage | 1 per 400 ft of road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-50, 7-51 |
| Principal Use Ground Sign (State Route) | 8 ft | 24 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from right-of-way; outside of sight triangle | 1 per 400 ft of frontage | 1 per 400 ft of road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-50, 7-51 |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Multiple Principal Uses/Buildings) | 8 ft | 3 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from right-of-way; outside of sight triangle | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-50, 7-51 |

### MDR, MXU, PUD-R

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Undeveloped or Vacant Lot) | 10 ft | 6 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW; outside visibility triangle. | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Sec. 7-44, 7-45, Table 7-1, Table 7-2, 7-51 |
| Temporary Ground Sign (For Sale, Rent, Lease, or Construction - Undeveloped or Vacant Lot) | 10 ft | 4 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW; outside sight triangle. | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-50(g) |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Single Dwelling) | 10 ft | 3 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW; outside sight triangle. | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-51 |
| Temporary Ground/Wall/Window Sign (Single Dwelling, For Sale, Rent, Lease, Construction) | 10 ft | 4 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW; outside sight triangle. | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-50(g) |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Single Non-Residential Principal Use) | 10 ft | 6 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW; outside sight triangle. | 2 per road frontage | 2 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-51 |
| Principal Use Ground Sign (Local Street) | 10 ft | 16 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW; outside sight triangle. | 1 per 400 ft | 1 per 400 ft of road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-51 |
| Principal Use Ground Sign (State Route) | 10 ft | 24 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW; outside sight triangle. | 1 per 400 ft | 1 per 400 ft of road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-51 |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Multiple Principal Uses/Buildings) | 10 ft | 6 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW; outside sight triangle. | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-51 |

### LRO, BP, NRC

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Undeveloped or Vacant Lot) | 10 ft | 12 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW. Outside visibility triangle. | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Sec. 7-44, 7-45, Table 7-1, Table 7-2, 7-51 |
| Temporary Ground Sign (For Sale, Rent, Lease, or Construction - Undeveloped or Vacant Lot) | 10 ft | 6 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW. Outside sight triangle. | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-50(g) |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Single Dwelling) | 10 ft | 3 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW. Outside sight triangle. | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-51 |
| Temporary Ground/Wall/Window Sign (Single Dwelling, For Sale, Rent, Lease, Construction) | 10 ft | 4 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW. Outside sight triangle. | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-50(g) |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Single Non-Residential Principal Use) | 10 ft | 4 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW. Outside sight triangle. | 2 per road frontage | 2 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-51 |
| Principal Use Ground Sign (Local Street) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW. Outside sight triangle. | 1 per 400 ft | 1 per 400 ft of road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-51 |
| Principal Use Ground Sign (State Route) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW. Outside sight triangle. | 1 per 400 ft | 1 per 400 ft of road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-51 |
| Accessory Ground Sign (Multiple Principal Uses/Buildings) | 10 ft | 4 sq ft | — | At least 1 ft from ROW. Outside sight triangle. | 1 per road frontage | 1 per road frontage | — | Table 7-2, 7-51 |

## Prohibited signs in Powder Springs

- No sign shall be erected on or encroach on any public right-of-way unless authorization is specifically granted by the Mayor and City Council.
- No sign erected to a height between 3' and 8' shall be permitted within sight visibility triangles at intersections.
- No sign shall obstruct or impair the vision of any vehicle operator at intersections, entrances, or exits, or create a hazard.
- No sign shall be located so as to obscure or interfere with the effectiveness of an official traffic sign, signal, or device.
- No sign shall be located closer than one foot from the right-of-way of a public or private road; all signs must be outside sight visibility triangles.
- Wall signs shall not exceed the height of the building wall on which they are attached.
- Temporary signs shall not exceed 8 feet in height.
- Projecting signs (projecting more than 4" from a wall) shall not be placed less than 8 feet above ground or pavement.
- Sign allowances (number, area, type) may not be exceeded beyond what is established for each zone and use in the ordinance tables.
- No sign may have exposed electrical wires.
- Strings of light bulbs or LED lights are not permitted except as part of holiday decorations.
- No sign or illumination device shall resemble an official traffic control or warning sign.
- Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

## Signs exempt from permit in Powder Springs

- Display of street address on a sign is not computed in determining the maximum allowable area of that sign, provided it is separate and distinguishable from any sign copy and letters do not exceed specified height limits.

## Full detail

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