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DeKalb County, GA Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Appendix B, Sec. 702
Right-of-way/public property
Placement prohibited outright
Private property
Requires owner's written permission
Penalty
Misdemeanor, per Sec. 704
Scope
Territorial limits of DeKalb County

Summary

DeKalb County bans political posters, signs and advertisements in public rights-of-way and on public property, and requires the property owner's written permission before placing them on private land countywide.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of DeKalb County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

It shall be unlawful for any person within the territorial limits of DeKalb County to place political posters, signs and advertisements:

(a)Within the right-of-way of any public streets located within such county;(b)On any public property or building; and(c)On any private property unless the owner thereof has given written permission to place such political campaign posters, signs and advertisements on such property.(d)Reserved.(e)Reserved. (Acts 1968, p. 2972, § 1; Ord. No. 08-02, Pt. I, 1-8-08)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 08-02 can be found at 2008 Ga. Laws page 4491.

Source: Municode LibraryView official code

Full Breakdown

Under DeKalb County Code, Appendix B, Sec. 702, it is unlawful for anyone within the county's territorial limits to place political posters, signs or advertisements in the right-of-way of any public street, on public property or a public building, or on private property without the owner's written permission. This is an older local act (Acts 1968, p. 2972, § 1; readopted by Ord. No. 08-02, Jan. 8, 2008) and its text applies countywide rather than only to the unincorporated area, unlike the county's zoning-based sign rules.

Violations & Fines

Violating Sec. 702 is a misdemeanor under the companion penalty provision, Sec. 704, punishable as any other misdemeanor offense under DeKalb County's general penalty scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put a political sign in my yard in unincorporated DeKalb County?
Yes, if you own the property or have the owner's written permission. The sign cannot go in a public right-of-way or on public property under Sec. 702.
Does Sec. 702 apply inside cities like Dunwoody or Brookhaven?
Its text says it applies within DeKalb County's territorial limits, but incorporated cities generally enforce their own sign codes, so check your municipality's rules first.

Sources & Official References

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