# Sign Regulations in Rossville, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Rossville, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/rossville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Rossville/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH62SI)

## At a glance

Rossville, Georgia regulates 14 sign types across 4 zoning districts. On-Premises Freestanding Signs in the Commercial zoning district zoning district are capped at 40 ft. tall and 120 sq. ft., with a 12 ft. from street right-of-way; 3 ft if right-of-way is 100 ft or more setback (Sec. Sec. 62-157). Most commercial signs in Rossville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1, R-2, R-3, Residential zoning district | 6 | — | 16 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial zoning district | 7 | 40 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — |
| Manufacturing zoning district | 7 | 40 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 40 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### R-1, R-2, R-3, Residential zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq. ft. | — | — | One per street frontage | On premises | — | Sec. 62-156 (b)(1) |
| Temporary Sign for Sale or Lease of Lots/Dwellings | — | — | — | — | — | Within residential development | — | Sec. 62-156 (b)(2) |
| Permanent Residential Development Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 62-156 (b)(3) |
| Institutional/Faith/Public Facility Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 62-156 (b)(4) |
| Political Sign | — | 16 sq. ft. | — | 12 ft. from public right-of-way | — | — | — | Sec. 62-156 (b)(5), Sec. 62-239, Sec. 62-237, Sec 62-238 |
| Customary Home Occupation Sign | — | 1 sq. ft. | — | Minimum 20 ft from any property line | One per premise | — | — | Sec. 62-156 (b)(6) |

### Commercial zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On-Premises Freestanding Sign | 40 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — | 12 ft. from street right-of-way; 3 ft if right-of-way is 100 ft or more | — | 12 ft. from street right-of-way (3 ft. if right-of-way is 100 ft or more) | — | Sec. 62-157 |
| On-Premises Wall Sign | Not above eave or roof line | 20% of wall face square footage | — | — | — | Affixed to building wall | — | Sec. 62-158, 62-159 |
| Projecting Sign | 12 ft. or not above eave/roof line (whichever is lower); minimum 9 ft. clearance | 18 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Attached to building vertical surface | — | Sec. 62-181, 62-184, 62-183 |
| Hanging Sign | — | 6 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Attached to awning, canopy, or marquee; min. 9 ft. above grade | — | Sec. 62-186 |
| Awning/Canopy/Marquee Sign | Not higher than face of awning, canopy, or marquee | — | — | — | — | Affixed to awning, canopy, or marquee | — | Sec. 62-187 |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | 12 ft. from public right-of-way | — | Not less than 12 ft. from public right-of-way | — | Sec. 62-160 |
| Political Sign | — | 16 sq. ft. | — | 12 ft. from public right-of-way | — | — | — | Sec. 62-240, 62-237, 62-238 |

### Manufacturing zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On-Premises Freestanding Sign | 40 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — | 12 ft. from street right-of-way; 3 ft if right-of-way is 100 ft or more | — | 12 ft. from street right-of-way (3 ft. if right-of-way is 100 ft or more) | — | Sec. 62-157 |
| On-Premises Wall Sign | Not above eave or roof line | 20% of wall face square footage | — | — | — | Affixed to building wall | — | Sec. 62-158, 62-159 |
| Projecting Sign | 12 ft. or not above eave/roof line (whichever is lower); minimum 9 ft. clearance | 18 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Attached to building vertical surface | — | Sec. 62-181, 62-184, 62-183 |
| Hanging Sign | — | 6 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Attached to awning, canopy, or marquee; min. 9 ft. above grade | — | Sec. 62-186 |
| Awning/Canopy/Marquee Sign | Not higher than face of awning, canopy, or marquee | — | — | — | — | Affixed to awning, canopy, or marquee | — | Sec. 62-187 |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | 12 ft. from public right-of-way | — | Not less than 12 ft. from public right-of-way | — | Sec. 62-160 |
| Political Sign | — | 16 sq. ft. | — | 12 ft. from public right-of-way | — | — | — | Sec. 62-240, 62-237, 62-238 |

## Prohibited signs in Rossville

- Roof signs are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Sidewalk, sandwich, or curb type signs are prohibited except as temporary signs for nonprofit activities.
- Portable or trailer display signs are prohibited.
- Hanging signs are prohibited except those having less than six square feet in sign area.
- Off-premises signs of any type, including off-premises projecting signs, are prohibited.
- Signs on public rights-of-way are prohibited except for signs exempt under the exempt signs section.
- Search lights or beacons are prohibited.
- Moving signs are prohibited.
- Signs placed on trees, rocks, and utility poles are prohibited.
- Signs erected or displayed in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision of a street or intersection are prohibited.
- Signs which, by reason of shape, color, or position may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device; or which use words, phrases, symbols, or characters to mislead or confuse traffic, are prohibited.
- No sign or sign structure shall be more than 40 feet in height.
- No sign shall be erected within 12 feet of any street right-of-way or a maximum of 18 feet unless otherwise specified.
- No sign shall be erected that contains a sign area in excess of 120 square feet.
- No sign shall be erected that does not meet the construction requirements of applicable building codes.

## Signs exempt from permit in Rossville

- Nonilluminated real estate or construction signs not in excess of 32 square feet, located on the lot or building for sale, lease, or being constructed, one per street frontage, not on the public right-of-way, and removed within ten days after the subject property is leased, sold, or construction is completed.
- Signs of a noncommercial nature and in the public interest erected by, or on the order of, a public officer in the performance of his duty such as public notices, safety signs, danger signs, trespassing signs, traffic and street signs, property street numbers, memorial plaques, and signs of historical interest.
- Signs on private property directing traffic movement, not exceeding eight square feet in area or four feet in length, not allowed on public right-of-way.
- On-premises credit card identification signs up to two square feet per card, at least 12 feet from the public right-of-way.
- Any sign not visible from public thoroughfares or any sign within a business, office, mall, or other enclosed area.
- Off-premises nonilluminated church, civic, school, hospital, or other quasi-public signs not exceeding four square feet, not allowed on any public right-of-way.
- On-premises model home, model apartment, sales office, etc., signs within a residential development not exceeding six square feet in area, set back at least 12 feet from the right-of-way, limited to one per sales office, model, etc.
- On-premises 'no trespassing', 'no hunting', and similar public notice signs less than six square feet in area, not allowed on any public right-of-way.
- Restaurant menu signs on private property, not allowed on any public right-of-way.
- Signs on vending machines which relate to their intended use.
- Signs on gas pumps, as long as sign area does not exceed eight square feet.
- Professional nameplates not exceeding two square feet in area, nonilluminated, and attached to the building.
- Special event signs for nonprofit activities with approval of the codes officer, except portable signs are not permitted as special event signs.
- Yard sale signs no larger than four square feet, not on any public right-of-way, removed within three days of the yard sale.
- On-premises 'no parking,' 'no cruising,' and other similar public notice signs placed at shopping centers, malls, and parking lots.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Anyone planning a sign is strongly encouraged to consider the character of the proposed sign and its effect on the surrounding area, and to seek planning assistance from the city code enforcement officer or a sign/graphic designer, but no general requirement for a master sign plan or variance meeting is stated in these general sections.
- Variances may be granted in cases of undue hardship concerning on-premises signs only (Sec. 62-9b), which may require an application and a meeting, but this is not a general sign plan requirement.
- A sign permit is required for any sign except those specifically exempted (Sec. 62-86). There is no mention of a required master sign plan, sign plan, or required variance meeting for all signs in these general ordinance sections.

## Full detail

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