# Sign Regulations in Tifton, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Tifton, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/tifton
- **Data last verified:** 2026-01-16
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/ga/tifton/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APANDECO_CH7SIRE)

## At a glance

Tifton, Georgia regulates 20 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Real Estate Directional Sign in Right-of-Way (Residential Context)s in the Residential Zoning Districts (R-20, R-14, R-12, R-10, R-8, M-R, R-P, MHP) zoning district are capped at Top of sign ≤ 2 ft above ground level tall, 24 in × 6 in (i.e., 1 sq ft), and 24 inches wide, with a In right-of-way only as allowed at specified corners. setback (Sec. Sec. 7.09.01(A)-(D)). Most commercial signs in Tifton require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Zoning Districts (R-20, R-14, R-12, R-10, R-8, M-R, R-P, MHP) | 7 | Flagpoles in residential zoned districts ≤ 25 ft or height of primary structure, whichever is less | Hoist side of any flag ≤ 50% of flagpole height | — |
| Non-Residential Zoning Districts (S-A, N-C, G-B, C-D, WLI, H-I) | 12 | 80 feet overall (60 feet clearance) | 672 square feet per face along Interstate ROW; 400 square feet per face along other state route ROW | — |
| Historic Preservation Overlay District (HPO) | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### Residential Zoning Districts (R-20, R-14, R-12, R-10, R-8, M-R, R-P, MHP)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Signs (Residential Parcels) | No sign > 5 ft in height; ground level may not be altered to gain height | Aggregate sign area per parcel ≤ 15 sq ft; no individual sign > 6 sq ft | — | — | No explicit numeric limit; constrained by aggregate 15 sq ft and max 6 sq ft per sign. | On parcels located in residential zoning districts (includes S-A, R-20, R-14, R-12, R-10, R-8, M-R, R-P, MHP when used residentially). Not in public right-of-way. | — | Sec. 7.10.00 |
| Residential Subdivision Entrance Monument Sign | ≤ 5 ft overall height; ground level may not be altered to gain height | ≤ 25 sq ft sign area per sign | — | — | 1 monument sign per entrance; each qualifying subdivision entrance may have one. | At each platted residential subdivision entrance (subdivision of more than 2 parcels). | — | Sec. 7.11.00 |
| Real Estate Directional Sign in Right-of-Way (Residential Context) | Top of sign ≤ 2 ft above ground level | 24 in × 6 in (i.e., 1 sq ft) | 24 inches | In right-of-way only as allowed at specified corners. | 1 per left or right mitered corner on qualifying streets. | Within public rights-of-way at mitered corners on designated arterial or collector streets (Exhibit A). | — | Sec. 7.09.01(A)-(D) |
| Exempt Non-Illuminated Small Sign (Residential) | — | < 15 sq ft | — | — | No explicit numeric limit; constrained by aggregate 15 sq ft per parcel. | On private property, not within public right-of-way, on residential parcels. | — | Sec. 7.16.00(A)(1) with cross-ref to 7.10.00 |
| Window Sign (Residential) | — | ≤ 30% of available window space | — | — | No explicit numeric limit; constrained by 30% of window area. | Installed flush with or on a window, intended to be viewed from outside; on residential structures where present. | — | Sec. 7.02.00 (definition of Window sign); Sec. 7.16.00(B)(1) |
| Flags (Residential) | Flagpoles in residential zoned districts ≤ 25 ft or height of primary structure, whichever is less | Hoist side of any flag ≤ 50% of flagpole height | — | — | No more than 2 flags per parcel. | On parcels in residential zoned districts. | — | Sec. 7.16.00(B)(3) |
| Address Numerals (Residential) | Numeral height ≤ 4 inches | — | — | — | Not specified; typical single address set per parcel. | On residential parcels, typically on building, mailbox, or similar. | — | Sec. 7.16.00(B)(2) |

### Non-Residential Zoning Districts (S-A, N-C, G-B, C-D, WLI, H-I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboard Sign | 60 feet | 672 square feet per face along Interstate ROW; 400 square feet per face along other state route ROW | — | 10 feet from property line or right-of-way; exempt from general freestanding setbacks | Limited by spacing and location rules | On parcels adjacent to state or federal highways, oriented toward those highways; only in GB, WLI, HI districts | — | Sec. 7.12.00 C |
| Stanchion Sign - Parcels exceeding 3 acres | 30 feet | 100 square feet | — | 5 feet from street right-of-way or property line; 20 feet from street intersection | One per parcel per street frontage | Commercial or industrial zoning areas | — | Sec. 7.12.00 D.1 |
| Stanchion Sign - Parcels 30,000 sq ft to 3 acres | 20 feet | 60 square feet | — | 5 feet from street right-of-way or property line; 20 feet from street intersection | One per parcel per street frontage | Commercial or industrial zoning areas | — | Sec. 7.12.00 D.2 |
| Stanchion Sign - Parcels less than 30,000 sq ft | 10 feet | 32 square feet | — | 5 feet from street right-of-way or property line; 20 feet from street intersection | One per parcel per street frontage | Commercial or industrial zoning areas | — | Sec. 7.12.00 D.3 |
| Stanchion Sign - High Rise I-75 | 80 feet overall (60 feet clearance) | 250 square feet | — | 5 feet from street right-of-way or property line; 20 feet from street intersection | One additional per qualifying parcel | GB zoned parcels within 1,200 feet of I-75 right-of-way | — | Sec. 7.12.00 D |
| Monument Sign | 5 feet | 35 square feet per face | — | 5 feet from street right-of-way or property line; 20 feet from street intersection | One per parcel per street frontage | Non-residential districts | — | Sec. 7.12.00 E |
| Multi-Tenant Sign | 20 feet | 100 square feet total | — | 5 feet from street right-of-way or property line; 20 feet from street intersection | Subject to aggregate limits | Freestanding in non-residential districts | — | Sec. 7.12.00 H |
| Electronic Graphic Display Sign - Billboard | 60 feet | 672 square feet per face along Interstate; 400 square feet along other state routes | — | As per billboard | As per billboard | In GB, HI, WLI; along highways | — | Sec. 7.17.01 |

### Historic Preservation Overlay District (HPO)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Allowed Signs | — | — | — | — | As per underlying zone | Within HPO boundaries | — | Sec. 7.20.00 |

## Prohibited signs in Tifton

- Signs on public rights of way other than publicly owned or maintained signs
- Window signs which exceed 30% of the window area
- Signs which contain words, pictures, or statements which are obscene, as defined by the Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 16-12-80
- Signs which simulate an official traffic control or warning sign or hide from view any traffic or street sign, signal or public service sign
- Signs which emit or utilize in any manner any sound capable of being detected on any traveled road or highway by a person with normal hearing
- Signs which interfere with road or highway visibility or obstruct or otherwise interfere with the safe and orderly movement of traffic
- Signs erected by nailing, fastening or affixing the sign in any manner to any tree, post, curve, utility pole, or other structure except as set forth herein
- Roof signs

## Signs exempt from permit in Tifton

- Non-illuminated signs having a sign area of less than fifteen (15) square feet, provided they are not located in the public right-of-way (exempt from permit but count toward aggregate area)
- Window signs installed for purposes of viewing from outside the premises, not exceeding thirty (30) percent of the available window space (exempt from permit and do not count toward aggregate area)
- Numerals displayed for purposes of identifying property location, not exceeding four (4) inches in height in residential districts and ten (10) inches in height in nonresidential districts (exempt from permit and do not count toward aggregate area)
- Up to two (2) flags per parcel, with flagpoles not exceeding twenty-five (25) feet in height in residential districts or the height of the primary structure (whichever is less), and not exceeding sixty (60) feet in commercial or industrial districts; flag dimensions proportional to pole height (exempt from permit and do not count toward aggregate area)

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Variances from sign regulations may be granted under Sec. 7.15.00 for hardships due to unusual conditions, provided they meet specific standards including no creation of hazards, compatibility with surrounding area, and compliance with zoning purposes; requests processed per Chapter 10
- No master sign plan or sign plan requirements specified in the ordinance
- In historic districts, signs require compliance with the City of Tifton Historic District Manual and a Certification of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission per Sec. 7.20.00

## Full detail

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