# Sign Regulations in Waleska, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Waleska, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/waleska
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Waleska/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH28ZO_ARTXSIOUAD)

## At a glance

Waleska, Georgia regulates 29 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Commercial zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 25 sq ft, with a Sited in accordance with county engineering department safety conditions setback (Sec. Sec. 28-302, Table 28-302; Sec. 28-300(1), (6)). Most commercial signs in Waleska require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial | 11 | 35 ft | Flush–25 sq ft, Hanging–25 sq ft | — |
| Residential district (R-80, R-40, R-30) | 7 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential districts (commercial) | 1 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | 8 ft (flagpole height, all zoning districts), except on designated holidays | 32 sq ft | — |

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

### Commercial

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | Included in total of 3 per business (see Table 28-302). | Building-mounted | — | Sec. 28-302, Table 28-302 |
| Canopy Sign | Not less than 8 feet above ground at sight low point | Flush–25 sq ft, Hanging–25 sq ft | — | — | Included in total of 3 per business | Mounted on canopy; building-mounted | — | Sec. 28-302, Table 28-302 |
| Window Sign | — | Up to 20% of window area | — | — | Included in total of 3 per business | Building-mounted, on or inside window | — | Sec. 28-302, Table 28-302 |
| Real Estate Sign | 8 ft | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | — | — | Sec. 28-302, Table 28-302; Sec. 28-299(5) |
| Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | 2 per business | Building-mounted | — | Sec. 28-302, Table 28-302; Sec. 28-299(2) |
| Freestanding Sign | 8 ft | 25 sq ft | — | Sited in accordance with county engineering department safety conditions | 1 per business (option for 2 if parcel has two street frontages under Sec. 28-300(5)c) | — | — | Sec. 28-302, Table 28-302; Sec. 28-300(1), (6) |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft | 25 sq ft each if 2 per business, 50 sq ft if 1 per business | — | Sited in accordance with county engineering department safety conditions | 50 sq ft allowed if only 1 per business, otherwise 25 sq ft each | — | — | Sec. 28-302, Table 28-302; Sec. 28-300(6) |
| WEDS (Weekend Directional Sign) | 8 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Private property with owner's permission | — | Sec. 28-302, Table 28-302; Sec. 28-299(9)(d) |

### Residential district (R-80, R-40, R-30)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Parcel ≥ 10 Acres) | 8 ft | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | Sec. 28-300(2) |
| Freestanding Sign (Parcel < 10 Acres) | 8 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | Sec. 28-300(2) |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation) | — | — | — | — | 1 per lot (if 1-unit home, for home occupation only) | Building-mounted | — | Sec. 28-300(2); see also Sec. 28-296, definition |
| Freestanding or Wall Sign (Subdivision) | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per subdivision | — | — | Sec. 28-300(2),(4) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | 8 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage, plus 1 'open house' sign per premises | — | — | Sec. 28-299(5) |
| WEDS (Weekend Directional Sign) | 3 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On private property with owner's permission | — | Sec. 28-299(9)(d) |
| Freestanding Sign (Churches, Clubs, Lodges, Noncommercial) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | Sec. 28-300(3) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Name Plate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | — | — | Sec. 28-299(1) |
| Identification Sign (Exempt) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | Building wall or window | — | Sec. 28-299(2) |
| Informational Bulletin Board | — | 32 sq ft | — | Must comply with setback for district | 1 per institution | Building wall | — | Sec. 28-299(3) |
| Flag (Exempt) | 8 ft (flagpole height, all zoning districts), except on designated holidays | — | — | Setback equal to height of flagpole | Max two flagpoles per lot | On flagpole | — | Sec. 28-299(6) |
| Signs for Temporary Garage and Yard Sales | 8 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parcel | — | — | Sec. 28-299(9) |
| Holiday lights, flags, decorations (temporary) | — | Must not exceed 16 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 28-299(15) |
| Freestanding Sign (Noncommercial Message on Lot <10 Acres Residential) | 8 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | Sec. 28-299(17) |
| Freestanding Sign (Noncommercial Message on Lot ≥10 Acres or Other Districts) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | Sec. 28-299(17) |

## Prohibited signs in Waleska

- No sign may be posted, displayed, enlarged, erected, moved, or substantially changed without first obtaining a sign permit, unless specifically exempted.
- It is unlawful to erect or place any sign that does not conform to the requirements of this article.
- No trash or weeds shall be allowed to accumulate around a sign.
- Abandoned signs must be removed within 30 days after notification or 60 days after use as a valid sign ceases.
- Lighted, neon, or luminous signs causing glare, blinding, or adverse effect on traffic are prohibited.
- Illuminated signs must not adversely affect adjacent properties or roadways, nor may lighting be directed skyward.
- No illuminated sign within 50 feet of a residential district or dwelling, except within the TND district.
- Signs with flashing, intermittent, or animated illumination or effect are excluded from all districts (except for time/weather informational, official warning/regulatory).
- No sign may simulate official traffic control or warning signs or hide traffic/street signs/signals.
- No sign may obstruct a fire escape, means of escape or ventilation, or prevent passage on a roof, nor be attached to a fire escape.
- No sign may be attached to or painted on utility poles, fences, rocks, trees, or natural features.
- It is unlawful to post signs or advertisements on someone else’s property without their written consent.
- Signs erected for identifying a premise may not also advertise except for the use identified.
- All signs must be located on or over private property only, except as specifically permitted.
- Signs may not interfere with or obstruct the view of authorized traffic signage.
- All signs must maintain required clearances from overhead utilities (not within five feet of overhead utility line or guy wire, horizontally or vertically).
- On corners, no sign or structure (over three feet) within 15 feet of the intersection of right-of-way lines, except certain cases with additional conditions.
- Signs advertising or encouraging illegal activity are prohibited.
- A-frame, sandwich-type, sidewalk, or curb signs are prohibited.
- Swinging or projecting signs are prohibited.
- Rotating or animated signs involving motion or sound, including those that flash, blink, change image, or move, are prohibited (excluding designated historic/public service).
- Signs resembling official traffic control/vehicle markings are prohibited.
- Portable/mobile/trailer signs are prohibited.
- Unauthorized flags, banners, streamers, tethered balloons, or other inflatable signs/figures are prohibited, except as authorized.
- Signs that use words such as stop, go, slow, caution, danger, warning etc. which could mislead/confuse traffic are prohibited (with specific exceptions).
- Advertising on courtesy benches, waste containers, or street furniture is prohibited.
- Snipe signs are prohibited.
- Search lights and beacons are prohibited.
- Signs attached to or painted on vehicles conspicuously parked to advertise are prohibited.
- Signs emitting visible smoke, vapor particles, or odor are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Waleska

- One professional name plate per establishment, not exceeding two square feet.
- One identification sign per establishment affixed to a building wall or window, max two square feet, for property/unit number etc.
- One informational bulletin board for public, charitable, educational, or religious institutions (max 32 sq ft), provided it meets setback requirements.
- Traffic, directional, warning, or official notices that comply with location, size and height requirements.
- One non-illuminated, temporary real estate sign per street frontage (max 4 sq ft/8 ft height); related strips or boxes allowed with restrictions; removal required within 30 days after sale; one open house sign allowed.
- Flags displayed on purpose-built flagpoles (max eight feet) with a max of two flagpoles per lot and up to two flags per pole; additional rules for holidays and setbacks apply.
- Integral decorative or architectural building features (except for letters, trademarks, moving parts, moving lights).
- Nonadvertising directional signs or symbols not exceeding two square feet for private property directions.
- Signs for temporary garage/yard sales (one per parcel, not over 4 sq ft/8 ft height; removal in 30 days); including WEDS under strict criteria.
- Works of art that do not contain a commercial message.
- Historic signs.
- Municipal signs.
- Signs on public transportation vehicles.
- Signs painted on or attached to motor vehicles not conspicuously parked to advertise.
- Holiday lights, flags for decorative purposes, other seasonal decorations not exceeding 16 sq ft.
- Certain signs in the right-of-way (public signs, city/county kiosk signs, emergency signs).
- Noncommercial message signs (max 32 sq ft per lot, with reduced size and height for smaller residential lots).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required for most signs, unless specifically exempted. Permit applications must include detailed information (see Sec. 28-297(a)).
- A site plan drawn to scale is required for ground signs, showing proposed location of all primary and accessory ground signs, property boundaries, acreage, sign location, right-of-way lines, easements, driveways, and parking spaces.
- All applicants for electrical signs must obtain an electrical permit.
- Written consent of the property owner is required for posting signs on property not owned by the applicant, and must be included with the permit application.
- Variance requests from sign regulations may be made to the zoning board of appeals following adopted procedures.
- Permit applications for signs must be accompanied by a sketch or print drawn to scale showing all dimensions and relevant information.
- Permits are not required for exempted signs as listed in Sec. 28-299.

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

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