# Sign Regulations in Union Point, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Union Point, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/union-point
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Union_Point/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH46HESA_ARTIISMBU_S46-37SI)

## At a glance

Union Point, Georgia regulates 6 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Outdoor Advertising Signs in the Neighborhood commercial district (C-1), General commercial district (C-2) zoning district are capped at 50 ft (matches max building height for C-1/C-2) tall and 400 sq ft per structure facing (or 2 x 300 sq ft signs supported by same structure, one above the other, treated as single sign), with a Side yard and height restrictions as imposed on other buildings/structures in district setback (Sec. Article IX. Sec. 9.7.2.2; Sec. 9.7.1.8-1.9; Article VIII Sec. 8.3). Most commercial signs in Union Point require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Single-family residential district (R-1), Single-family residential district (R-1A), Two-family residential district (R-2), Multifamily residential district (R-3) | 2 | — | 16 sq ft along state or federal highways; 6 sq ft adjacent to all other streets | — |
| Neighborhood commercial district (C-1), General commercial district (C-2) | 1 | 50 ft (matches max building height for C-1/C-2) | 400 sq ft per structure facing (or 2 x 300 sq ft signs supported by same structure, one above the other, treated as single sign) | — |
| Wholesale and light industrial district (M-1) | 1 | No limit (matches district building height) | 400 sq ft per structure facing (or 2 x 300 sq ft each on the same structure, one above the other, treated as single sign) | — |
| Manufactured home district (MHD) | 1 | 35 ft (matches max building height) | — | — |
| Group development district (R-M) | 1 | 35 ft (matches max building height) | — | — |
| Manufactured home subdivision | 1 | — | 60 sq ft | — |
| Public institutional district (PI) | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 30 ft above roofline | Not specified except as below | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### Single-family residential district (R-1), Single-family residential district (R-1A), Two-family residential district (R-2), Multifamily residential district (R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign (Single-Family) | — | 16 sq ft along state or federal highways; 6 sq ft adjacent to all other streets | — | — | One per street frontage | On property offered for sale or lease | — | Article IX Sec. 9.7.3[2].1(b) |
| Real Estate Sign (Non-Single-Family) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | On property offered for sale or lease | — | Article IX Sec. 9.7.3[2].1(a) |

### Neighborhood commercial district (C-1), General commercial district (C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Outdoor Advertising Sign | 50 ft (matches max building height for C-1/C-2) | 400 sq ft per structure facing (or 2 x 300 sq ft signs supported by same structure, one above the other, treated as single sign) | — | Side yard and height restrictions as imposed on other buildings/structures in district | See formula | On the lot (not within right-of-way) | — | Article IX. Sec. 9.7.2.2; Sec. 9.7.1.8-1.9; Article VIII Sec. 8.3 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Signs (Non-Outdoor Advertising) | Corresponds to max building height of zone unless specified | Not specified except as below | — | No sign in public right-of-way. Side yard/height restrictions apply as for buildings in the district. | — | Not within right-of-way | — | Article IX Sec. 9.7.1, 9.7.4, 9.7.1.7, 9.7.1.8-1.9 |
| Rooftop Outdoor Advertising Sign | 30 ft above roofline | — | — | — | — | On roof atop building | — | Article IX Sec. 9.7.1.4 |

## Prohibited signs in Union Point

- No sign, whether permanent or temporary, shall be placed within the public right-of-way.
- Signs and planting strips shall be arranged so that they do not obstruct visibility for drivers or pedestrians.
- Outdoor advertising signs are prohibited in residential districts, except for specified real estate signs.
- Any sign erected or painted upon a sloping roof, fence, tree, stand-pipe, fire escape, or utility pole is prohibited.
- Any sign which uses the word "Stop" or "Danger" prominently displayed and/or which is a copy or imitation of official traffic control signs is prohibited.
- No flashing, blinking, fluctuating, or otherwise animated sign shall be permitted within 150 feet of a public right-of-way. Any sign which contains flashing or intermittent red, green, or amber illumination (excluding official traffic control devices) is strictly prohibited.
- Flags (not meeting the requirements of section 9.7.2), banners, balloons, streamers, air or gas filled figures are prohibited, except for one 14-day grand opening period for conforming businesses.
- Twirling, sandwich-type, sidewalk or curb-type signs, and portable displays are prohibited.
- No series, lines, or rows of electric, neon, or other lights shall be installed, whether supported by cables or otherwise, within a distance of 115 feet of a public right-of-way.
- No sign shall exceed the height limitation of the zone in which it is located except by special use permit.
- No signs other than those belonging to local state governments, public service agencies, railroads, and the like shall be located in a public right-of-way or on utility poles.
- Any sign not specifically provided for in this ordinance shall be deemed unlawful.
- No sign shall be erected on any property which advertises or relates to any business or activity other than that business or activity which is located on the premises where such sign is erected.
- Outdoor advertising signs, sign structures, and rooftop outdoor advertising signs must comply with setback, side yard, height, and clearance requirements.
- Outdoor advertising signs or sign structures shall not be erected, relocated, or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
- No portion of any outdoor advertising sign shall be less than ten feet above the level of a sidewalk or pedestrian thoroughfare, nor less than 16 feet above the level of a public driveway, alley, or street.

## Signs exempt from permit in Union Point

- All types of signs, except outdoor advertising signs, shall be allowed in all zoning districts without a permit.
- Official signs belonging to local state governments, public service agencies, railroads, and the like are exempt from right-of-way prohibitions.
- Indoor signs (i.e., not visible from a public way) are not addressed by this ordinance and may be considered exempt unless otherwise regulated.
- Temporary grand opening flags, banners, balloons, streamers, air/gas filled figures are permitted for conforming businesses for one 14-day period.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A building permit is generally required for outdoor advertising signs not otherwise exempted.
- Permit applications must include sufficient plans as required by the building inspector to determine compliance.
- Variance from sign height limits (and potentially other standards) may be granted by special use permit, which likely requires an application and public meeting.
- Signage for rezonings or text amendments: Section 16.5(d) requires public notice signs to be posted on the property for all rezoning/zoning map amendment hearings but this notice is not a sign permit or master sign plan; it is for the zoning process only.
- No provision for a master sign plan or consolidated sign plan is specified, but building permit plans shall include sufficient detail for inspector review and approval.
- Commercial/industrial site plans (Section 16.3) submitted with rezoning or map/text amendment applications must show proposed improvements, including parking and traffic circulation, landscaping, amenities, buildings, and buffers, which may incidentally include signage but does not constitute a required master sign plan.

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

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