# Sign Regulations in Rincon, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Rincon, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/rincon
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Rincon/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH90ZOGRMA_ARTIVSIRE)

## At a glance

Rincon, Georgia regulates 17 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Freestanding (Mounted on post(s) and inserted in ground)s in the Agriculture Districts (GA, LA) zoning district are capped at 20 LF tall and 100 SF, with a Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines setback (Sec. Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1; Sec. 90-122 (5)). Most commercial signs in Rincon require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agriculture Districts (GA, LA) | 8 | 20 LF | 100 SF | — |
| Residential Districts (R2, R4, R5) | 2 | 6 LF | 16 SF | — |
| Residential Districts (R6, R8, R11, M6, R5) | 2 | 6 LF | 16 SF | — |
| MXU District, PUD District, OC District, LC District, GC District | 9 | 20 LF | 100 SF | — |
| Industrial Districts (LN, GN) | 9 | 20 LF | 100 SF | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | 20 LF | 50 SF (MXU, OC, LC, GC, IND) | — |

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

### Agriculture Districts (GA, LA)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall or Mailbox (Resident or Occupant Identity) | 5 LF | 1 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | On wall or mailbox | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127 |
| Freestanding (Mounted on post(s) and inserted in ground) | 20 LF | 100 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | One primary use advertising sign per lot | On private property | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1; Sec. 90-122 (5) |
| Fascia (Painted or mounted on fence, wall or roof edge) | 6 LF | 32 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | Fence, wall, or roof edge | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Hanging or Projecting (Under-canopy or cantilevered) | 6 LF | 32 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | Under canopy/cantilevered | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Marquee (Moveable letters) | 6 LF | 32 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | On building | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Awning or Canopy (Painted or Device) | 6 LF | 32 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | On awning or canopy | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Billboard (Outdoor advertising poster panel) | 20 LF | 100 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | On private property | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Other Temporary | 6 LF | 16 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | One temporary sign per lot (subject to type, see general regs) | On private property | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-122 (9) |

### MXU District, PUD District, OC District, LC District, GC District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall or Mailbox (Resident or Occupant Identity) | 5 LF | 1 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | On wall or mailbox | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127 |
| Freestanding (Mounted on post(s) and inserted in ground) | 20 LF | 100 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | One primary use advertising sign per lot | On private property | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1; Sec. 90-122 (5) |
| Fascia (Painted or mounted on fence, wall or roof edge) | 20 LF | 100 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | Fence, wall, or roof edge | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Hanging or Projecting (Under-canopy or cantilevered) | 20 LF | 100 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | Under canopy/cantilevered | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Marquee (Moveable letters) | 20 LF | 100 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | On building | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Awning or Canopy (Painted or Device) | 5 LF | 100 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | On awning or canopy | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Banner | 20 LF | 50 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | One per lot | On private property | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-122 (9); Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Other Temporary | 6 LF | 16 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | One temporary sign per lot (subject to type, see general regs) | On private property | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec 90-122 (9) |

### Industrial Districts (LN, GN)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall or Mailbox (Resident or Occupant Identity) | 5 LF | 1 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | On wall or mailbox | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127 |
| Freestanding (Mounted on post(s) and inserted in ground) | 20 LF | 100 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | One primary use advertising sign per lot | On private property | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1; Sec. 90-122 (5) |
| Fascia (Painted or mounted on fence, wall or roof edge) | 20 LF | 100 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | Fence, wall, or roof edge | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Hanging or Projecting (Under-canopy or cantilevered) | 20 LF | 100 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | Under canopy/cantilevered | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Marquee (Moveable letters) | 20 LF | 100 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | On building | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Awning or Canopy (Painted or Device) | 5 LF | 100 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | — | On awning or canopy | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Banner | 20 LF | 50 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | One per lot | On private property | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec. 90-122 (9); Sec. 90-126 Table 1 |
| Other Temporary | 6 LF | 16 SF | — | Must be set back at least 5 feet from public ROW/property lines | One temporary sign per lot (subject to type, see general regs) | On private property | — | Table 2, Sec. 90-127; Sec 90-122 (9) |

## Prohibited signs in Rincon

- No advertising sign, other sign, or sign structure shall be used, reused, altered, remodeled, constructed, relocated or demolished, except in compliance with all the provisions of this chapter.
- No private purpose advertising sign or other sign, or any private purpose sign-supporting structure, shall be constructed or located on, or overhang, any public right-of-way or roadway, unless specifically permitted by the responsible government unit or agency.
- No sign or sign-supporting structure shall be located or constructed where it obstructs the visibility of traffic, traffic control or directional signs or signals when viewed from any public roadway or driveway.
- No advertising sign or other sign constructed or located on private property at any public driveway where vehicles pass under such sign shall be lower than 16.0 linear feet measured vertically from the driveway crown to the bottom of the sign.
- All signs constructed or located on private property shall be set back not less than five linear feet from all public right-of-way lines and property lines.
- Only one primary use advertising sign shall be permitted on any individual lot.
- All permanent sign plans must meet wind loading requirements for the area and prevent overturning, collapse, or disintegration from wind pressure equivalent to current hurricane wind load at time of application.
- No sign shall be constructed or located to obscure the visibility of another sign located on a neighboring or adjacent lot.
- No temporary sign shall be permitted on public property, except government signs (see limited exemptions).
- All out-of-service permanent signs shall be removed within 180 days from termination, relocation, or discontinuance of primary use (except if an opaque cover is placed over the sign).
- All permanent signs and supporting assemblies must be maintained in a safe condition.
- Any commercial display of official flags must comply with all applicable sign requirements (setbacks, clearances, etc.).
- Any sign with a display area more than 100 square feet per face is prohibited.
- Any sign with flashing, animated, moving, revolving or rotating faces or beams of light (except time/temperature signs) is prohibited.
- Any sign illumination from any light source that creates a hazard to motorists or a nuisance to neighboring building occupants is prohibited.
- Any private purpose sign attached to or constructed on any public roadway or right-of-way, curb, shoulder, fire hydrant, utility pole, public fence, tree or plant, barricade, or signpost within any public right-of-way is prohibited (with certain address/identification sign exceptions).
- Flags, pennants, spinners, streamers, balloons tethered more than ten feet above ground, or other wind-powered advertising devices are prohibited.
- Any roof-mounted sign (except fascia signs on mansard-type roofs) is prohibited.
- Any mobile, trailer-mounted, portable, folding, or other movable or re-locatable sign is prohibited.
- Any private purpose sign containing words/symbols similar to traffic control signs (except for traffic safety) is prohibited.
- Home occupation advertising signs are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Rincon

- Only authorized government units (federal, state, county, or City government or authorized contractors) may install signs (traffic control, hazard warning, public directory or public information signs, barricades, or devices) on or over public right-of-way or roadway.
- Resident or occupant identity signs (including building street address numbers painted on curbs and mailbox identity signs) do not require permit or fee.
- Public or private traffic control or hazard warning signs require no permit or fee.
- Legal notice or public safety & welfare signs require no permit or fee.
- Commemorative signs or tablets require no permit or fee.
- Construction project identity or directory signs require no permit or fee.
- Real estate signs require no permit or fee.
- Private sale (yard sale) signs require no permit or fee.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All plans for all permanent signs and sign structures must meet wind loading requirements for the area; the plan must incorporate design and construction features adequate to prevent sign failure from hurricane wind load at the time of application.
- Each application for a sign permit must be accompanied by necessary construction plans, exhibits, location(s), and all required fees.
- Dimensioned drawings showing all existing and proposed building and freestanding signs, plans showing sign face and support dimensions, areas, construction materials, illumination, colors, and other relevant information are required with the permit application.
- A sign permit is required for most signs, except those specifically exempted in Table 1.
- Banner signs, temporary signs (excluding real estate and yard sale signs), and special event signs require a sign permit and sometimes a performance bond.
- No explicit mention of a master sign plan, but 'plans for all permanent signs and sign structures' and detailed plan submittal requirements are listed.

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

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