Atlanta Sign Ordinance In Brief

In keeping with the mission of Keep Atlanta Beautiful, "To empower communities of the City of Atlanta to beautify and sustain their environment," we have prepared this digest of Atlanta's Sign Ordinance. For exemptions, specifics or topics not covered, visit www.Municode.com, Chapters 28A and 138.

NO SIGNS SHALL BE AFFIXED WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY

Signs cannot be set on public sidewalks, roadway medians or affixed to any bridge, utility pole or box in the public right of way.

"Sign" means any material containing printed or written matter in words, symbols, pictures, or any combination thereof, including, but not limited to flyers, handbills, pennants, posters, and streamers. This ordinance includes Political Campaign signs, Real Estate signs, Special Event signs, all business signs and any other signs.

The public right of way includes roadway medians and the area approximately eight (8) feet from the edge of any city street or parkway.

VIOLATIONS

The person posting these signs and the name or business displayed on these signs are responsible for violations.

Any violator can receive a penalty of up to $1000 per sign per day.

PLACING ADVERTISING MATTER IN OR UPON MOTOR VEHICLES

It is unlawful for any person, without the consent of the owner or person in charge of a motor vehicle which is parked on a public street, to place on or inside that parked motor vehicle any placard, handbill, card or advertising matter.

The Keep Atlanta Beautiful Board of Directors asks for your cooperation in making Atlanta a safer, more beautiful city. We all share ownership in this wonderful city and together, we can make a difference.