# Sign Regulations in Ringgold, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Ringgold, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/ringgold
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Ringgold/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH22BU_ARTIVOUFLMA_DIV3DEST_S22-161BUSTSI)

## At a glance

Ringgold, Georgia regulates 40 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Multi-family residential, Commercial districts, Industrial districts zoning district are capped at 3.5 ft tall and 18 sq ft, with a At least 3 ft from right-of-way setback (Sec. 4.2-2). Most commercial signs in Ringgold require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 15 | — | — | — |
| C-1, C-2, I-1 | 1 | — | 288 sq ft | — |
| Multi-family residential, Commercial districts, Industrial districts | 8 | 3.5 ft | 200 sq ft | — |
| R-1, R-2, Residential districts | 6 | 6 ft | 25 sq ft | — |
| C-3 | 3 | 25 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| O-1 | 1 | — | 16 sq ft | — |
| Commercial/industrial districts | 3 | — | 200 sq ft per sign; 300 sq ft aggregate | — |
| General Exemptions/All Zones | 5 | 3 ft if ground sign; 6 ft if pole sign | Less than 16 sq ft | — |
| Industrial districts | 1 | — | 40 sq ft | — |
| Commercial districts | 1 | — | 40 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboard Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4.1-1 |
| Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4.1-2 |
| Flashing Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4.1-3 |
| Bench Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4.1-4 |
| Abandoned Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4.1-5 |
| Lighted, neon or luminous signs giving off glare | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4.1-6 |
| Signs on public rights-of-way | — | — | — | — | — | Public Right-of-Way | — | 4.1-9 |
| Signs on trees, rocks, utility poles, traffic control devices | — | — | — | — | — | Trees, rocks, utility poles, traffic control devices | — | 4.1-10 |

### Multi-family residential, Commercial districts, Industrial districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pylon/Freestanding Sign (Multi-family Residential) | — | 128 sq ft | — | — | — | Multi-family residential property | — | 4.2-1(a) |
| Ground Sign | 3.5 ft | 18 sq ft | — | At least 3 ft from right-of-way | — | — | — | 4.2-2 |
| Wall Sign (Business Front) | — | 200 sq ft | — | If projecting >4 inches, must maintain 8'6" clear height above ground | — | Front facade of business | — | 4.2-3(a) |
| Wall Sign (Side/Rear) | — | 200 sq ft | — | If projecting >4 inches, must maintain 8'6" clear height above ground | — | Side or rear facade of business | — | 4.2-3(a) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | — | Building wall (commercial/industrial zones) | — | 4.2-5 |
| Canopy/Hanging Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | Canopy or structure | — | 4.2-6 |
| Window Sign (Permanent/Temporary Aggregate) | — | — | — | — | — | Window (businesses) | — | 4.2-4 |
| Temporary/Special Event Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Private property only | — | 4.3 |

### R-1, R-2, Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pylon/Freestanding Sign | 6 ft | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft from all property lines | — | Residential parcel | — | 4.2-1(b) |
| Ground Sign | 3.5 ft | 18 sq ft | — | At least 3 ft from right-of-way | — | On property (not public right-of-way) | — | 4.2-2 |
| Wall Sign (Residential Dwelling) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | On residential building | — | 4.2-3(a) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Window | — | 4.2-4, 4.4-1(b) |
| Monument Sign (Subdivision Entrance) | 5 ft | 25 sq ft | — | — | One per entrance | Subdivision entrance | — | 4.5-1(a) |
| Other Signs (aggregate) | 6 ft maximum for any sign | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Residential parcel | — | 4.5-1(b) |

## Prohibited signs in Ringgold

- Billboard signs are prohibited throughout the City of Ringgold in all zone districts along specific designated corridors.
- Roof signs, including those hanging over a parapet wall, are prohibited.
- Flashing signs are prohibited.
- Bench signs are prohibited.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited.
- Lighted, neon or luminous signs giving off light resulting in glare, blinding, or any other such adverse effect on traffic are prohibited.
- Signs that simulate an official traffic control or warning sign in a confusing or misleading manner, or hide traffic/street signs or signals, are prohibited.
- Signs which emit or use any sound detectable by pedestrians or motorists are prohibited.
- Signs on public rights-of-way are prohibited.
- Signs erected, maintained, affixed, or painted on any tree, rock, or other natural feature are prohibited. Posting signs on utility or telephone poles and traffic control devices is also prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained which obstructs any fire escape, means of ingress/egress or ventilation, prevents free passage on a roof, or is attached to a fire escape.
- Portable signs are prohibited, except for use on grand openings for a period not to exceed four weeks.
- Animated signs that change sign copy more frequently than ten seconds are prohibited.
- Signs containing words, pictures, or statements that are obscene as defined by O.C.G.A § 16-12-80 are prohibited.
- Any sign or sign structure that is unsafe, hazardous to safety or health due to inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, abandonment, poor repair, or risk of electrical shocks is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Ringgold

- Freestanding sign having a sign area of less than 16 square feet is exempt from permit requirements, provided it is not in public right-of-way, does not block vehicle sight visibility, does not exceed 3 feet in height (ground sign), or 6 feet in height (pole sign).
- Temporary window signs are exempt, provided aggregate sign area does not exceed 30 percent of available window space.
- Seasonal displays located outside public right-of-way that are erected for a maximum period of 60 days, not more than twice a year, are exempt.
- Non-illuminated wall signs not larger than two square feet are exempt.
- Temporary signs erected by schools and non-profit organizations are exempt.
- Temporary signs related to a newly opened business or special event are exempt for 30 days with display area limited to 2.5 feet high and the length of building facades.
- Flagpoles in residentially zoned districts, provided they do not exceed 25 feet in height or the height of the primary structure (whichever is less), and in commercial or industrial zones up to 60 feet, are exempt. Flag dimensions must not exceed 50 percent of vertical height.

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

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