Gwinnett County, GA Sign Regulations: Holiday Displays (2026)
Key Facts
- Non-residential limit
- 20 ft. tall, 150 sq. ft.
- Residential limit
- 4 ft. tall, 16 sq. ft.
- Permit duration
- 21 consecutive days
- Roof placement
- Prohibited
- Permit frequency
- Max 4 times per 12 months
Summary
Unincorporated Gwinnett County caps holiday and promotional inflatables at 20 feet tall and 150 square feet in non-residential zones, or 4 feet and 16 square feet in residential zones, under a 21-day temporary sign permit.
The following types of signs or advertising devices shall be permitted only by issuance of a temporary sign permit for a period of 21 consecutive days. A temporary sign permit may not be issued for the same parcel at less than three-month intervals. In no case shall the same parcel be allowed a temporary sign permit more than four times in a 12-month period. Temporary signs shall not be allowed in any activity center/corridor overlay district. a fee, as established by the board of commissioners, shall be paid for each temporary sign permit. Upon expiration of the temporary sign permit, the permittee shall remove the signs.
(1)Inflatable devices not exceeding:a.Twenty feet in height and 150 square feet of area in a non-residential zoning district.b.Four feet in height and 16 square feet of area in a residential zoning district.c.Inflatable devices shall not be placed on the roof.(2)Except as exempted under section 78-12, banners shall be regulated as follows:a.Each banner shall not exceed 16 square feet.b.Each banner must be individually attached to a pole, mast, arm, or other structure.c.For any parcel, banners shall be limited to one banner per public street frontage.d.Banners must be maintained in good condition.(3)Search lights and similar devices. (Ord. No. GCID2019-0385, Exh. A, 4-23-2019)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 9).
Full Breakdown
County Code § 78-108 treats inflatable displays, including holiday figures, as temporary signs requiring a temporary sign permit issued by the county for unincorporated Gwinnett County. Non-residential parcels may display inflatables up to 20 feet tall and 150 square feet; residential parcels are capped at 4 feet and 16 square feet, and inflatables cannot be placed on a roof. A temporary sign permit runs only 21 consecutive days, cannot be issued for the same parcel more than four times in a 12-month period, and requires at least three months between permits on the same parcel.
Violations & Fines
Violating the sign chapter is a code enforcement offense: fines of $25 to $1,000, up to 60 days in jail under § 78-118, and possible permit revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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