Signs

Review new signs with City staff before ordering a sign to ensure compliance with Sign Ordinance standards.

Electronic signs (where allowed) shall be static, changed instantaneously, through dissolve or fade transitions, or other transitions not having the appearance of moving text or images.
Electronic freestanding signs are not allowed in the Downtown Business District (DBD) and not allowed on residential properties.

Electronic freestanding signs are allowed on a limited basis on nonresidential use properties on certain roads (see Sign Ordinance) and, where allowed, may not exceed 50% of total sign face.
Electronic wall signs are not allowed in the City limits.

Electronic window signs may be no greater than four (4) square feet in size, shall be static, and do not require a permit.

For sign permit request or questions regarding signs please e-mail signs@cityofcartersville.org