# Sign Regulations in Woodbury, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Woodbury, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/woodbury
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Woodbury/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAZO_ART8SIRE)

## At a glance

Woodbury, Georgia regulates 15 sign types across 11 zoning districts. Temporary Event Signs in the RS-20, RS-15, RS-7, RD-1, RD-2, RML, RMH, PDR zoning district are capped at 4 ft tall and 6 sq ft (freestanding), with a Must meet permanent sign setbacks; at least 10 ft from any other sign. setback (Sec. Sec. Z8-12). Most commercial signs in Woodbury require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (11 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RS-20, RS-15, RS-7, RD-1, RD-2, RML, RMH, PDR | 6 | Top of pole 20 ft for vertical pole; flag hoist side cannot exceed 20% of pole height; mast arm up to 10 ft | 40 sq ft | — |
| OI-1, OI-2 | 5 | Top of pole: 20 ft; Mast arm: 10 ft | 75 sq ft | — |
| CNH, CBS | 5 | 20 ft (vertical pole) | 75 sq ft | — |
| CSC, CGN, CHV, PDC, PDO, ILT, IHV | 6 | 65 ft | 400 sq ft | — |
| PIP | 1 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| MXD | 1 | 4 ft | 8 sq ft | — |
| CSO | 1 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| HST, DDO, QDC, BEQ | 1 | — | — | — |
| WET, GRA, WSW, HRO | 1 | 6 ft | 6 sq ft (monument) | — |
| OCR | 2 | 6 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 6 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 11 zones)

### RS-20, RS-15, RS-7, RD-1, RD-2, RML, RMH, PDR

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A-Frame (Sandwich Board) Sign | 4 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property or business establishment | Within 6 feet of the entrance to the owner's business; must be positioned against the building and cannot be in the sidewalk or curb. | — | Sec. Z8-19.3 |
| Residential Sign | 4 ft (freestanding) | 6 sq ft (freestanding); 1.5 sq ft (wall sign) | — | — | 1 per lot | On the lot. | — | Table 8-A, Note 7 |
| Flag | Top of pole 20 ft for vertical pole; flag hoist side cannot exceed 20% of pole height; mast arm up to 10 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | Up to 4 flags per lot | On lot; mast arm flags must be attached to building. | — | Sec. Z8-19.5 |
| Temporary Event Sign | 4 ft | 6 sq ft (freestanding) | — | Must meet permanent sign setbacks; at least 10 ft from any other sign. | 1 per temporary event | On lot; must comply with permanent sign setbacks. | — | Sec. Z8-12 |
| Freestanding Principal Sign | 5 ft (RS-20, RS-15, RS-7, RD-1, RD-2); 6 ft (RML, RMH) | 16 sq ft (RS-20, RS-15, RS-7, RD-1, RD-2); 16 sq ft (RML, RMH) | — | 10 ft from pavement, at least 5 ft from right-of-way | 1 per lot or per 200 ft of frontage | On lot. | — | Table 8-B |
| Project Entrance Sign | 6 ft | 32 sq ft per sign | — | No closer than 5 ft to ROW. | Up to 2 per entrance in dual configuration | Must be on a monument structure/faced with brick or stone in a designated easement, not within ROW, but no closer than 5 ft to ROW. | — | Sec. Z8-20, Table 8-C |

### OI-1, OI-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A-Frame (Sandwich Board) Sign | 4 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business unit | Within 6 ft of business entrance; must be against the building, not in sidewalk or curb. | — | Sec. Z8-19.3 |
| Flag | Top of pole: 20 ft; Mast arm: 10 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | Up to 4 flags per lot. | On lot; mast arm must be attached to structure. | — | Sec. Z8-19.5 |
| Freestanding Principal Sign | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from pavement, at least 5 ft from right-of-way; side/rear: distance equal to building setback. | 1 per lot or per 200 ft frontage | On lot. | — | Table 8-B |
| Wall Sign | — | 75 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage per business establishment | Principal building façade. | — | Table 8-B |
| Project Entrance Sign | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | No closer than 5 ft to right-of-way. | Up to 2 per entrance | Must be monument structure, not in right-of-way, but not less than 5 ft from ROW. | — | Sec. Z8-20, Table 8-C |

### CSC, CGN, CHV, PDC, PDO, ILT, IHV

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A-Frame (Sandwich Board) Sign | 4 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Within 6 ft of entrance; must be against building in CBS. | — | Sec. Z8-19.3 |
| Flag | 20 ft (vertical); 10 ft (mast arm) | 40 sq ft | — | — | Up to 4 per lot | On lot. | — | Sec. Z8-19.5 |
| Freestanding Principal Sign | 6 ft | 50 sq ft | — | 10 ft from pavement, at least 5 ft from right-of-way; sides/rear: as required building setback. | 1 per lot or per 200 ft of frontage | On lot. | — | Table 8-B |
| Wall Sign | — | 150 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage per business | Façade wall of principal building | — | Table 8-B |
| Project Entrance Sign | 6 ft | 32 sq ft per sign | — | ≥5 ft from ROW. | Up to 2 per entrance | Must be on sign easement, not closer than 5 ft to ROW. | — | Sec. Z8-20, Table 8-C |
| Highway Sign (Special Exception) | 65 ft | 400 sq ft | — | 60-150 ft from Interstate; ≥40 ft from other ROW/property lines. | 1 per property | CSC, CGN, CHV or Planned Development zone with ≥400 ft of Interstate Highway frontage; 60-150 ft setback from Interstate ROW, ≥40 ft from other ROW/property lines. | — | Sec. Z8-21 |

## Prohibited signs in Woodbury

- All signs not expressly allowed under Article 8, Sign Regulations or exempt from regulation are prohibited.
- Signs imitating warning signals, displaying flashing or pulsating lights, or resembling official traffic signs are prohibited.
- Signs attached to trees, utility poles, rocks, or other natural objects, and signs placed within the public right-of-way (unless specifically allowed) are prohibited.
- Signs emitting sound, utilizing beacons or search lights, or utilizing materials, reflections, illumination, or displays that create a nuisance or safety hazard are prohibited.
- Unprofessionally fabricated, hand-painted signs (other than by professional sign-painters) are prohibited.
- Roof signs, signs projecting above a roof line, and portable or trailer signs are prohibited.
- Inflatable signs, banners, pennants, streamers, balloons, and similar temporary event signs are prohibited except as expressly allowed.
- Signs displaying obscene, indecent, immoral, or illegal activity are prohibited.
- Signs with direct rays of light projected onto adjacent lots, or causing glare for traffic or adjacent properties, are prohibited.
- Signs shall not obstruct fire escapes, egress, ventilation, or required passageways.
- No sign or sign structure (other than city/governmental/utility) is allowed in the public right-of-way except those specifically permitted.
- All signs must comply with the applicable Building and Electrical Codes and be structurally sound.
- Signs may not be placed on any lot that does not meet minimum lot requirements or is not a lot of record.
- Prohibited use of search lights, animated signs, or vehicle signs primarily for advertising in place of regular business vehicles.
- No sign shall cover any wall opening or extend beyond the building edge.
- No illuminated signs are allowed in residential districts except externally illuminated project entrance signs at limited hours.
- No sign may mount on benches, vending machines, or trash cans larger than incidental sign size (1.5 sq ft).
- No sign may be erected, altered, enlarged, or maintained in violation of size, height, location, or other restrictions established in the ordinance.
- No sign may be installed before obtaining a required sign permit unless exempted; permits will not be issued for non-compliant signs.
- Signs using reflective, mirrored, or metallic materials, or otherwise prohibited materials are not allowed except as specified.

## Signs exempt from permit in Woodbury

- Public notices and warnings required by valid federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
- Signs inside buildings, not attached to windows/doors, and not legible from more than three feet beyond the lot line.
- Traffic control signs on private property meeting DOT standards with no commercial message.
- Holiday or seasonal decorations or symbols placed as personal speech by the owner or with owner’s permission.
- Address numerals affixed to a structure or mailbox no more than 5 inches in height.
- Signs evidencing a security or alarm system not exceeding 1 square foot in area.
- Flags meeting criteria in Article 8, under a specified size and method of display.
- Incidental signs 1.5 square feet or less (such as door decals, parking signs, etc.).
- Certain temporary signs under 16 square feet (except banners and specified business promotions) or political/campaign signs, do not require permits.
- Signs listed as 'P' (permitted without permit) in Table 8-A, Signs Allowed by Type and Zoning District.
- Signs exempt under section Z8-10 and conforming to all general rules (e.g., non-illuminated, non-commercial, under stated size limits, in allowed locations).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A Master Sign Plan is required for planned centers and must include all permanent signs intended for a property or development. (Sec. Z8-22)
- Master Sign Plans must be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval prior to permitting any permanent sign not otherwise exempt.
- Master Sign Plans must specify location, dimensions, design, sign area, structure, height, spacing, color, and construction materials for all proposed permanent signs.
- Upon approval, the Master Sign Plan supersedes conflicting sign regulations for the property and must be recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court; all tenants must comply.
- Permits for new, relocated, or modified permanent signs are only issued if the sign conforms to the approved Master Sign Plan or to the ordinance.
- For planned developments and multi-lot projects, the entire project/development area must be covered by a single (comprehensive) Master Sign Plan.
- Amendments, additions, or deviations from an approved Master Sign Plan require a new review/approval process (by Planning and Zoning Commission).
- Any sign requiring a variance or special exception must be reviewed by the appropriate review body (e.g., Board of Zoning Appeals or Planning and Zoning Commission) in a public meeting, with established criteria for hardship/justification.
- Sign Permits for permanent signs (except those exempted) require submission of scale drawings/site plans showing sign placement, structure, area, and design details.
- Signage for certain overlay districts, developments, or changes of use/ownership may require submission/revision of the Master Sign Plan as a condition of approval.

## Full detail

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