# Sign Regulations in Wrightsville, Georgia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wrightsville, Georgia (GA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/georgia/wrightsville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/GA/Wrightsville/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAZOCO_ARTVIIISUREEXMO_DIV5SIRE)

## At a glance

Wrightsville, Georgia regulates 11 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Temporary Sign (Land Subdivision)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 40 square feet, with a At least 10 feet from any property line setback (Sec. Sec. 8-72(1)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | — | 60 square feet | — |
| Residential zones | 5 | — | 30 square feet | — |
| All other zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign, General | — | — | — | — | — | Signs may be erected within required front yard setbacks; No portion of any sign shall overhang any public right-of-way; No sign shall materially impede visibility of or from automobiles or pedestrians, or create a traffic safety hazard. | — | Sec. 8-70 |
| Temporary Sign (Land Subdivision) | — | 40 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from any property line | — | On the premises of the subdivision | — | Sec. 8-72(1) |
| Temporary Sign (Construction/Development Team) | — | 60 square feet | — | — | One | Upon the premises of any work under construction, alteration, or removal | — | Sec. 8-72(2) |
| Temporary Sign (Repair/Remodel Contractor) | — | 15 square feet | — | — | — | On premises where the work is being done | — | Sec. 8-72(3) |
| Temporary Sign (Property Sale/Rent/Lease) | — | — | — | — | — | Advertising property for sale, rent, or lease | — | Sec. 8-72(4) |

### Residential zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation or Professional Office in Residence) | — | 2 square feet | — | — | One | On premises of residence with home occupation or professional office | — | Sec. 8-73(1) |
| Wall Sign (Group Housing/Multifamily Identification) | — | 30 square feet | — | — | One per separate street frontage | For each separate street frontage for group housing, apartments, or multifamily residences | — | Sec. 8-73(2) |
| Wall Sign (Other Permitted Nonresidential Uses - Identification Signs) | — | — | — | — | Not more than two | On premises of other permitted nonresidential uses | — | Sec. 8-73(3)(a) |
| Bulletin/Notice Board (Other Permitted Nonresidential Uses) | — | — | — | — | Not more than two | On premises of other permitted nonresidential uses | — | Sec. 8-73(3)(b) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign (Single-Family or Duplex) | — | 30 square feet (total per entrance) | — | — | No more than two per entrance | At each entrance to the subdivision | — | Sec. 8-73(4) |

### All other zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign Structure | — | — | — | — | No more than two per separate street frontage | For each separate street frontage | — | Sec. 8-74 |

## Prohibited signs in Wrightsville

- No portion of any sign shall overhang any public right-of-way.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained in a manner which materially impedes visibility of or from automobiles or pedestrians, or which creates a traffic safety hazard.
- Signs which imitate warning signals or emergency flashing lights or could otherwise be confused with an authorized traffic control or emergency sign, signal, or device are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wrightsville

- Signs not exceeding one square foot in area and bearing only property numbers, post office route and box numbers, or names of occupants on the premises.
- Flags and insignias of any government, except when used as part of a commercial display or advertisement.
- Legal notices and informational or directional signs erected by governmental bodies or required to be erected by governmental bodies.
- Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings or grounds, except letters, trademarks, moving parts, moving or apparently moving lights, or advertising in any form.
- Signs directing and guiding traffic on private property, but bearing no advertising matter.

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