# Sign Regulations in West Point, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** West Point, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/west-point
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/West_Point/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAZOOR_S19SIRE)

## At a glance

West Point, Georgia regulates 40 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Monument Sign (Residential Subdivision/Multi-family Complex Entrance)s in the R-1A, R-1, R-2, RPUD-1, MXD-1 (Residential) zoning district are capped at 6 ft (including base) tall and 24 sq ft, with a At least 10 ft from street or as greater setback (Sec. Sec. 19.3.B(1)). Most commercial signs in West Point require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1A, R-1, R-2, RPUD-1, MXD-1 (Residential) | 10 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| CBD (C-2 downtown/storefront), CGN (C-1, C-2), CHV, I-1 (I-1, I-1A), I-2, MXD-1 (Commercial/nonresidential), MXD-1 (Industrial) | 15 | Up to 35 ft (greater than 65,000 sq ft GBA), see details | Up to 350 sq ft (greater than 65,000 sq ft GBA), see details | — |
| Quality Development Corridor Overlay District (QDC) | 2 | 6 ft (including base) | 150 sq ft | — |
| Interstate 85 Commercial Sign Nodes Overlay (CGN, CHV, MXD-1, I-1, I-2) | 9 | 185 ft | 1020 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | — | 24 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### R-1A, R-1, R-2, RPUD-1, MXD-1 (Residential)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (Residential Subdivision/Multi-family Complex Entrance) | 6 ft (including base) | 24 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from street or as greater | 2 per entrance | At subdivision/complex entrance, not in right-of-way, at least 10 ft from street | — | Sec. 19.3.B(1) |
| Monument Sign (Public Use/School/Church) | 6 ft (including base) | 24 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from street | 1 per public use | Not in right-of-way, at least 10 ft from street | — | Sec. 19.3.B(2) |
| Wall Sign (Public Use/School/Church) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per public use | On principal building | — | Sec. 19.3.B(2) |
| Wall Sign (Club, private/public e.g. golf/country club) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per club | On principal building | — | Sec. 19.3.B(3) |
| Monument Sign (Club, private/public) | 6 ft (including base) | 24 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from street | 1 per club | Not in right-of-way, at least 10 ft from street | — | Sec. 19.3.B(3) |
| Temporary Real Estate/Subdivision Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | One per entrance | — | Sec. 19.3.B(5) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Individual Dwelling) | 3 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | One per zoned lot | — | Sec. 19.3.B(6) |
| Temporary Construction Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from street | 1 per entrance | One per entrance to property with land disturbance permit | — | Sec. 19.3.B(7) |

### CBD (C-2 downtown/storefront), CGN (C-1, C-2), CHV, I-1 (I-1, I-1A), I-2, MXD-1 (Commercial/nonresidential), MXD-1 (Industrial)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 6 ft (including base) | 50 sq ft | — | 10 ft from edge of pavement or ROW | 1 per 200 ft of street frontage | Minimum 10 ft from edge of pavement or ROW; not in right-of-way | — | Sec. 19.3.C(1) |
| Wall Sign | — | 150 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On exterior wall, one per street frontage | — | Sec. 19.3.C(3) |
| Post and Arm Sign | 6 ft | 9 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street | 1 per street frontage | At least 10 ft from street, not in right-of-way | — | Sec. 19.3.C(2) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Centered over entrance, one per street frontage | — | Sec. 19.3.C(4) |
| Temporary Construction Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from street | 1 per lot | One per lot, at least 10 ft from street, not in right-of-way | — | Sec. 19.3.C(7) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street | 1 per lot | One per lot, at least 10 ft from street, not in right-of-way | — | Sec. 19.3.C(8) |
| Temporary New Business Sign | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per new business | — | — | Sec. 19.3.C(9) |
| Shopping Center Identification Sign | Up to 35 ft (greater than 65,000 sq ft GBA), see details | Up to 350 sq ft (greater than 65,000 sq ft GBA), see details | — | — | 1 or 2 per shopping center | On site, not in right-of-way | — | Sec. 19.3.C(13) |

### Interstate 85 Commercial Sign Nodes Overlay (CGN, CHV, MXD-1, I-1, I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hi-Rise Sign | 185 ft | 1020 sq ft | — | — | 1 per site | In lieu of billboard on site | — | Sec. 19.D(1)(a) |
| Street Sign | 14.5 ft | 135 sq ft | — | — | 1 per site | In lieu of monument sign | — | Sec. 19.D(1)(b) |
| Interior Freestanding Sign | 21.5 ft | 115 sq ft | — | — | 1 per site | In lieu of a building sign for scales | — | Sec. 19.D(1)(c) |
| Fuel Canopy Signs | — | 24 sq ft each | — | — | 2 per fuel canopy | On fuel canopy | — | Sec. 19.D(1)(d) |
| Wall Sign (per Door) | — | — | — | — | 1 per entrance door | At each entrance door | — | Sec. 19.D(1)(e) |
| Wall Sign (13 sq ft, max 7) | — | 13 sq ft each | — | — | 7 per establishment | On building wall | — | Sec. 19.D(1)(f) |
| Directional Signs (Node Overlay, Large) | — | 32 sq ft (2 of 4 allowed) | — | — | 4 | — | — | Sec. 19.D(1)(g) |
| Motor Vehicle Fuel Station Sign | 10 ft (including base) | 50 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street | 2 per lot/per 200 ft | At least 10 ft from edge of pavement or ROW; not in right-of-way | — | Sec. 19.D(1)(h) |

## Prohibited signs in West Point

- It shall be unlawful and a violation of this ordinance for any person to erect, construct, paint, alter, relocate, reconstruct, display, or maintain or cause to be erected, constructed, displayed or maintained within the incorporated limits of the City of West Point any sign, unless otherwise exempt without first having obtained a permit from the City of West Point.
- All signs not expressly permitted under this ordinance or exempt from regulations hereunder in accordance with this ordinance is prohibited.
- Any sign attached to any tree, utility pole, light pole, fixture or other support not primarily intended to be used as a support for signage, or painted upon or otherwise directly affixed to any rock, ledge or other natural feature is prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected in any zoning district at any location where, by reason of position, shape, wording or color, it interferes with or obstructs the view of pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or may be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.
- Roof signs or signs projecting above a roof line are prohibited.
- Signs which project from a building over a public way are prohibited.
- Wind signs, consisting of one or more pennants, ribbons, spinners, streamers, captive balloons, or other objects or material fastened in such a manner as to move upon being subjected to pressure by wind, are prohibited.
- No sign shall be posted or painted on roofs, dormers, and balconies.
- Signs with optical illusion of movement or projection signs are prohibited.
- Signs with visible moving, revolving, or rotating parts or visible mechanical movement of any descriptions or other apparent visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic, or mechanical means, except for traditional barber poles, are prohibited.
- Signs with illumination that flash, blink, flicker, or vary in intensity or color, except for time-temperature-date signs, are prohibited.
- Signs on a vehicle not regularly used in the conduct of the business advertised on the vehicle are prohibited.
- Portable signs of any kind unless permitted as an authorized temporary sign are prohibited.
- Outdoor advertising signs, except temporary sandwich board signs during peak business hours (subject to size and approval), are prohibited.
- Animated signs, search lights, string of lights, inflatable signs, or tethered balloons are prohibited.
- Exposed neon and LED lighting on signs are prohibited.
- Banners are prohibited except for special events for a maximum of 14 days.
- Projection signs or signs with the optical illusion of movement by design, or variable message signs that flash, blink, display animation or video, or have moving text, are prohibited.
- Off-premises signs (billboards etc.) are generally prohibited except as specifically allowed in designated locations (e.g., adjacent to Interstate 85 and subject to GDOT regulations).
- Any sign installed or placed on public property or within a public right-of-way, except as allowed, shall be forfeited to the public and subject to confiscation.
- On-premise signs not expressly permitted or exempt under this ordinance are prohibited.
- Outdoor advertising signs pertaining to any activity no longer in existence must be removed by their owner or responsible party within 30 days from the time the activity ceases.
- Advertising or signage is prohibited on telecom towers other than warning or equipment information.
- Murals on sites with historic or conservation landmarks, or contributing structures to a historic/conservation district (unless approved), or for which compensation is given/received are prohibited.
- Signs which have become abandoned must be removed.

## Signs exempt from permit in West Point

- Traffic control signs.
- House addresses, family name signs, decorative flags, no trespassing and similar signs.
- Signs on vehicles regularly and customarily used to transport persons or property for the business.
- Directional signs put in place by a governmental entity.
- Flags of any nation, state, town, military or service organization (15 square feet or less).
- Political signs are permitted in all zoning districts for a period of not more than twelve (12) weeks before a duly authorized election date and must be removed within ten (10) days of the candidate's (or issue's) election or defeat; no permit required.
- Garage sale or yard sale signs no larger than 4 square feet, limited to one per premises, are allowed for 48 hours prior to sale and must be removed within 48 hours after, and require no permit.
- Temporary real estate signs for individual dwellings meeting specific size and height requirements are allowed without a permit.
- Repairs and maintenance of non-conforming signs that do not change the size, shape, orientation, height, or location do not require alteration permits.
- Ordinary maintenance or minor repairs to existing signs do not require a permit.
- Antennas attached to existing nonresidential structures (subject to standards) and attachment of additional antennas to existing permitted towers (so long as height is not increased and meets FAA/FCC standards) are exempt from tower permit.
- Single tower up to 75 feet operated by an amateur radio station operator (subject to code compliance) is exempt from tower permit.
- Alternative tower structures such as manmade trees, clock towers, bell steeples, flagpoles, light poles, and similar structures that camouflage/conceal antennas or towers are exempt from tower permit, though a building permit is still required.
- Towers constructed on governing authority properties are exempt from tower/tower permit requirements.
- Accessory facilities or structures related to telecommunications facilities are exempt from tower permit requirements.
- Repairs and maintenance of telecommunications facilities are exempt from tower permit requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All new signs (unless exempted) require a sign permit from the City of West Point prior to erection, construction, alteration, or display.
- A sign permit application must include a site plan showing the proposed location of all ground type signs, drawings with dimensions, and for wall/window signs, building elevations.
- Permanent signs are required to be constructed of high quality durable materials, as specified; certain historic district signs must be approved by the Downtown District Sign Committee before material is ordered.
- For shopping centers, shopping center identification signs are permitted only for developments with at least three businesses and a minimum 15,000 square feet gross building area—site planning for these signs is implied.
- Murals require administrative permits involving review and approval by the municipal planning board and, if in a historic district, by the Historic Preservation Commission.
- All developments within the Quality Development Corridor Overlay District require submittal of a site plan, landscape plan, and elevation drawings for new developments and improvements to existing buildings.
- Sign applicants may appeal permit denial or revocation to the city council, and to Superior Court if denied by the council.
- Applications for variances (such as for tower/sign standards) are heard by the Board of Adjustment, with further right of appeal.
- For monument signs in Quality Development Corridor Overlay District, materials and design must complement the building and be coordinated in the site plan.
- Sign permit application processing time is 30 business days; permits are automatically granted if no action is taken in 30 business days.
- Ordinary maintenance or minor repairs to existing signs do not require a building or alteration permit, but structural alterations or changes in location do.
- For certain uses/districts (e.g., planned developments, mixed-use, etc.), sign planning may be included in site planning, preliminary master plans, or landscape plans, as required by zoning.

## Full detail

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