# Sign Regulations in Woodbine, Georgia

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

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

## At a glance

Woodbine, Georgia regulates 40 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Wall Sign (Non-projecting)s in the Residential Land Use Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3) zoning district are capped at 20 feet tall, with a 15 ft front/corner side, 10 ft interior side/rear setback (Sec. Sec. 10.6.B(1), .C(2)(a), .D, .C(4)). Most commercial signs in Woodbine require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | Height limit of the district in which they are located | 6 sq ft (residential); 20 sq ft (other districts) | — |
| Residential Land Use Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3) | 8 | 20 feet | 18 sq ft | — |
| Mobile Home Land Use District (M-H) | 9 | 20 feet | 18 sq ft | — |
| Central Business District (B-1) | 4 | 20 ft | 80 sq ft minimum (8%), or 120 sq ft minimum (12%) if only one sign and no others on premises | — |
| Roadside Business District (B-2), Light Industrial District (I-1), General Industrial District (I-2) | 6 | 20 ft | 300 sq ft | — |
| Interchange Commercial District (C-I) | 4 | 80 feet | 750 sq ft total for up to 4 signs per zoning lot | — |
| Agriculture-Forestry District (A-F) | 2 | — | 20 sq ft | — |
| Planned Development District (PD) | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### Residential Land Use Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Non-projecting) | 20 feet | — | — | 15 ft front/corner side, 10 ft interior side/rear | 1 per principal use (+1 for secondary access); instructional signs as necessary | On principal building, not nearer than 15 ft to front/corner side lot line, 10 ft to interior side/rear lot line | — | Sec. 10.6.B(1), .C(2)(a), .D, .C(4) |
| Ground Sign | 7 feet | — | — | 15 ft front/corner side, 10 ft interior side/rear | 1 per principal use (+1 for secondary access); instructional signs as necessary | On same zoning lot as principal use, not in setbacks as stated above. | — | Sec. 10.6.B(2), .C(2)(b), .D, .C(4) |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises being sold/leased | — | Sec. 10.6.A(1), .C(3)(a) |
| Construction Sign | — | 18 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises undergoing construction | — | Sec. 10.6.A(2), .C(3)(b) |
| Bulletin Board (Institutional) | — | 18 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises of public, charitable, or religious institutions | — | Sec. 10.6.A(3), .C(3)(c) |
| Identification Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 per access | On premises of dwelling/occupant/manager | — | Sec. 10.6.A(4), .C(3)(d) |
| Instructional Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | As needed | As approved by Woodbine Planning Commission | — | Sec. 10.6.A(5), .C(3)(e) |
| Temporary Sign (Residential) | — | As authorized | — | — | — | As authorized | — | Sec. 10.6.A(6), Sec. 10.10 |

### Mobile Home Land Use District (M-H)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Non-projecting) | 20 feet | — | — | See Sec. 10.6C(4) | 1 per principal use (+1 for secondary access); as needed for instructional; one per principal use in mobile home spaces by Planning Commission approval | Same as residential district | — | Sec. 10.7.B(1), 10.7.C(2)(a), 10.7.D |
| Ground Sign | 7 feet | — | — | See Sec. 10.6C(4) | 1 per principal use (+1 for secondary access); as needed for instructional; one per principal use in mobile home spaces by Planning Commission approval | Same as residential district | — | Sec. 10.7.B(2), 10.7.C(2)(b), 10.7.D |
| Real Estate Sign (Mobile Home) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises being sold/leased | — | Sec. 10.7.C(3)(a) |
| Business Sign | — | 18 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use | Laundromats and special permit uses | — | Sec. 10.7.A(2), 10.7.C(3)(b) |
| Construction Sign | — | 18 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises during construction | — | Sec. 10.7.C(3)(c) |
| Bulletin Board | — | 18 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises | — | Sec. 10.7.C(3)(d) |
| Identification Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 per access | On premises | — | Sec. 10.7.C(3)(e) |
| Instructional Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | As needed | As approved | — | Sec. 10.7.C(3)(f) |

### Roadside Business District (B-2), Light Industrial District (I-1), General Industrial District (I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (B-2, I-1, I-2) | Roof line, or no higher than second floor for multitenant (except identification signs) | 100 sq ft min (10%), or 140 sq ft min (14%) if only one sign/no others | — | — | 1 per wall; for multitenant: 1 per use; max 3 total signs per zoning lot | On each wall fronting on a public street/right-of-way. For multitenant: one per use. | — | Sec. 10.9.B(1), .C(1)(a), .C(2)(a), .C(3)(a), .D |
| Ground Sign (B-2, I-1, I-2) | 20 ft | 40 sq ft per face, 80 sq ft total | — | — | 1 per zoning lot except for access identification; max 3 total signs per zoning lot | In required front, side or rear yard; must not extend over lot line. 1 per zoning lot except identification. | — | Sec. 10.9.B(2), .C(1)(b), .C(2)(b), .C(3)(b), .D |
| Roof Sign | 12 ft above roof line | 90 sq ft total aggregate area | — | — | Within 3 sign max per zoning lot | On roof of principal use | — | Sec. 10.9.B(3), .C(2)(c), .C(3)(d), .D |
| Identification Sign (B-2, I-1, I-2) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 per access | Adjacent to principal or secondary entrance | — | Sec. 10.9.A(3), .C(1)(c), .C(3)(c) |
| Outdoor Advertising Sign (Billboard) | 18 ft above street grade | 300 sq ft | — | — | — | Minimum 500 ft from other such signs, same side of road | — | Sec. 10.9.A(4), .C(2)(d), .C(3)(e) |
| Temporary Sign (B-2, I-1, I-2) | — | As authorized | — | — | — | As authorized | — | Sec. 10.9.A(5), 10.10 |

## Prohibited signs in Woodbine

- Signs imitating warning signals are prohibited, including signs displaying lights resembling the flashing lights customarily used in traffic signals or emergency vehicles, or using words, slogans, dimensional shape and size, or colors of governmental traffic signs.
- No signs, except traffic signs and signals and informational signs erected by a public agency, are permitted within any street or highway right-of-way.
- Signs painted or attached to natural features such as trees or rocks, telephone poles, utility poles, or fence posts are prohibited.
- Fluttering ribbons and banners are prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained unless it is in compliance with the regulations of this ordinance.
- Signs must be constructed of durable materials, maintained in good condition, and not permitted to become dilapidated.
- No signs, except as otherwise specified, shall exceed the height limit of the district in which they are located.
- Any sign which advertises an activity, business, product, or service which has ceased operation or production shall be removed within six (6) months of discontinuance.
- All signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand a wind velocity of not less than 25 miles per hour.

## Signs exempt from permit in Woodbine

- Plaques or tablets denoting names of buildings and date of erection or names of buildings or dates cut into any masonry surface.
- Traffic and other signs erected and maintained by the city or other governmental agency, legal notices, and all other similar signs required by law to be posted.
- Decorations displayed in connection with civic, patriotic, or religious holidays.
- Flags, emblems, and insignia of political, civic, philanthropic, religious, or educational organizations temporarily displayed for non-commercial purposes.
- One non-illuminated 'For Sale,' 'For Rent,' or 'For Lease' sign not exceeding six (6) square feet in area in residential districts and twenty (20) square feet in other than residential districts and located not less than two (2) feet back from the street right-of-way line, unless attached to the front wall of a building.
- Permitted home occupation signs subject to the regulations of this article.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A building permit shall be required for the erection, alteration, or reconstruction of any sign unless otherwise specified.
- Temporary signs require approval and issuance of a permit by the Woodbine Planning Commission.
- Only those signs incorporated in plans for Planned Developments approved by the Planning Commission are permitted in Planned Development Districts; the regulations of this article serve as minimum requirements.
- The Woodbine Planning Commission may determine the number, height, area, and location of temporary signs as reasonably necessary and appropriate for intended purpose.
- Instructional signs and temporary sign locations may require specific approval by the Woodbine Planning Commission.
- Master sign plan or variance meetings are not explicitly mentioned, but Planned Development Districts (PD) require sign incorporation in overall development plans approved by the Planning Commission.

## Full detail

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