# Sign Regulations in Springfield, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Springfield, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/springfield
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Springfield/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOSPGE_CH5ALBE_ARTVIPASADISP_S5-156SIDILI)

## At a glance

Springfield, Georgia regulates 23 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the Business District (B-1), General Commercial District zoning district are capped at 8 ft. tall, 70 sq. ft., and 15 ft. wide, with a 5 ft from right-of-way setback (Sec. Sec. 4.45.5.7(a)). Most commercial signs in Springfield require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District (R-1, R-2, AR, R-3, R-4, RO), Single Family Residential Districts, Multi-Family Residential Districts, Mobile Home Park Districts | 5 | Flagpole: 25 ft or height of primary structure, whichever is less | 64 sq. ft. | — |
| Business District (B-1), General Commercial District | 10 | 25 ft. | 90 sq. ft. | — |
| Downtown District (DT) | 8 | 25 ft. | 90 sq. ft. | — |
| Planned Unit Development (PUD) | 6 | 25 ft. | 90 sq. ft. | — |
| Industrial District (I-1) | 8 | 25 ft. | 90 sq. ft. | — |
| Hwy 21 Overlay District | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | Flagpole: 25–60 ft, district dependent | Up to 80% window coverage if sign has >50% open voids; otherwise 30% coverage | — |

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

### Business District (B-1), General Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft. | 70 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 5 ft from right-of-way | 1 per street frontage | On commercial parcel, per street frontage | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a) |
| Wall Sign | — | 90 sq. ft. | 50% of the wall width | — | 1 per facade | Mounted on exterior building facade | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a) |
| Free Standing Sign | 25 ft. | 70 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 5 ft from right-of-way | 1 per parcel | On parcel | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a), 4.45.4.8 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 40 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per facade | Per facade | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a), 4.45.4.17 |
| Directional Sign | 3 ft. | 6 sq. ft. | 3 ft. | — | 2 per authorized curb cut | At each authorized curb cut | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a) |
| Standard Informational Sign | 6 ft. | 16 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per lot | On private lots | — | Sec. 4.45.4.13, 4.45.5.1 |
| Banner | Not above building/roof or more than 8 feet above grade on ground | 30 sq. ft. | — | Not to encroach on right-of-way | 1 per street frontage | Affixed to poles, mast arm, or structures | — | Sec. 4.45.4.1 |
| Flag | Flagpole: up to allowable building height in district | Per flagpole height table (ex: up to 25 ft: 24 sq. ft.; up to 39 ft: 40 sq. ft.) | — | Setback from property boundaries at least equal to pole height | 2 flagpoles per lot | On parcel | — | 4.45.4.7 |

### Downtown District (DT)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (DT district) | — | 90 sq. ft. | 50% of wall width; size may be increased if historic reference provided or sign band exists | — | 1 per facade | On exterior of building facade | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a)(i), 4.45.5.8(b), 4.45.4.17 |
| Free Standing Sign (DT district) | 25 ft. | 70 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 5 ft from right-of-way | 1 per parcel | On parcel | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a), 4.45.5.8(b) |
| Monument Sign (DT district) | 8 ft. | 70 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 5 ft from right-of-way | 1 per street frontage | On parcel, per street frontage | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a), 4.45.5.8(b), 4.45.4.10 |
| Projecting Sign (DT district) | — | 40 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per facade | On facade | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a), 4.45.4.8(c), 4.45.4.17 |
| Directional Sign (DT district) | 3 ft. | 6 sq. ft. | 3 ft. | — | 2 per authorized curb cut | At each authorized curb cut | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a), 4.45.5.8(b) |
| Banner | Not above roof/building or more than 8ft above grade on ground | 30 sq. ft. | — | Not to encroach on right-of-way | 1 per street frontage | Affixed to permitted structures | — | Sec. 4.45.4.1 |
| Standard Informational Sign | 6 ft. | 16 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per lot | On private lots | — | Sec. 4.45.4.13, 4.45.5.1 |
| Window Sign | — | No more than 80% of window (if open voids >50%); otherwise, 30% of window area | — | — | — | On or within 2' of windows | — | Sec. 4.45.4.18, 4.45.5.1 |

### Industrial District (I-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft. | 70 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 5 ft from right-of-way | 1 per street frontage | On property, per street frontage | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a) |
| Wall Sign | — | 90 sq. ft. | 50% of wall width | — | 1 per facade | Mounted on building | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a) |
| Free Standing Sign | 25 ft. | 70 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 5 ft from right-of-way | 1 per parcel | On parcel | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 40 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per facade | On facade | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a) |
| Directional Sign | 3 ft. | 6 sq. ft. | 3 ft. | — | 2 per authorized curb cut | At each authorized curb cut | — | Sec. 4.45.5.7(a) |
| Standard Informational Sign | 6 ft. | 16 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per lot | On private lots | — | Sec. 4.45.4.13, 4.45.5.1 |
| Banner | Not above building/roof or eight feet above ground if on ground | 30 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Affixed to poles, mast arm, or structures | — | Sec. 4.45.4.1 |
| Wayfinding Sign | 10 ft. | 16 sq. ft. | — | — | — | As described; see code | — | Sec. 4.45.4.16, 4.45.5.1 |

## Prohibited signs in Springfield

- Signs placed in the dedicated right-of-way of any state maintained public road other than publicly owned or maintained signs and signs pertaining to railroad crossings.
- Signs that overhang any portion of the right-of-way dedicated for vehicular traffic.
- Signs that contain words, pictures, or statements which are obscene, as defined by O.C.G.A. § 16-12-80, as amended.
- Signs that simulate an official traffic control device, warning sign, or regulatory sign or which hide from view any traffic control device, signal or public service sign.
- Signs that emit or utilize in any manner any sound capable of being detected on any traveled road or highway by a person with normal hearing abilities.
- Signs that interfere with road or highway visibility or obstruct or otherwise interfere with the safe and orderly movement of traffic or which otherwise pose a hazard to traffic due to structural deficiencies in the structure of such signs.
- Signs erected by nailing, fastening or affixing the sign in any manner to any tree, curb, utility pole, natural feature, or other structure except as may be set forth herein.
- Animated signs.
- Signs that obstruct any fire escape, any means of egress or ventilation or that prevent free passage from one part of a roof to any other part thereof, as well as signs attached to any fire escape.
- Signs that do not conform to city building and electrical codes.
- Multi-faced signs, including: tri-vision signs; LED signs not meeting the standards set in this ordinance.
- Signs erected after the effective date of the most recently adopted sign ordinances that are in violation of said ordinances.
- Any sign constructed of non-durable material including, but not limited to, paper, cardboard or flexible plastic. This provision does not apply to flags, banners, or special event signs.
- Portable signs.
- Abandoned signs as defined by this ordinance.
- Any sign that is structurally unsound, or is a hazard to traffic or pedestrians.
- Illegal signs.
- Signs consisting in whole or in part of a series, line, or row of lights, whether supported by cables or other physical means, within 150 feet of a street and visible therefrom. Notwithstanding the foregoing, holiday lights and decorations displayed not more than 30 days before a holiday shall be exempted from this section.
- Roof signs.
- Any sign not specifically authorized by this ordinance.

## Signs exempt from permit in Springfield

- Window signs.
- Standard informational signs.
- Signs for the sole purpose of displaying street numbers not exceeding six inches in height for residential uses and 12 inches in height for nonresidential uses.
- Flags on lots in all districts and banners on lots in single family residential zoning districts.
- Nongovernmental traffic control devices in or adjacent to parking areas and driveways and signs located at railroad crossings.
- Signs and warning devices meeting the standards of the manual on uniform traffic control devices and installed or utilized by governmental authority or by persons and entities duly authorized to work on the public rights-of-way while such work is in progress.
- Out-of-store marketing device.
- Sidewalk signs meeting the requirements of this ordinance.
- Wayfinding signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Except as specifically excluded from the requirements for obtaining approval, it is unlawful for any person to post, display, substantially change, or erect a sign in the city without first having obtained a sign approval or any other permit required by this chapter.
- Signs which are not visible from a public right-of-way or from neighboring properties are not subject to the standards of this chapter.
- Signs over six feet in height or overhanging public right-of-way, or requiring the use of electricity, require a building permit and inspection during and after installation.
- Applications for sign approvals are submitted to the director and processed within 15 business days.
- Sign locations must be shown as part of site plan approval for developments requiring a site plan (see Section 4.46.2: Site Plan Requirements, item 27).
- Variances from sign standards may be granted by City Council under specified hardship criteria (see Section 4.45.5.11).
- Appeals of sign permit denials or revocations may be heard by the City Council.

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

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