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Roswell, GA Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Max area
32 square feet
Max height
8 feet
Permit required
None
Right-of-way placement
Prohibited, removable without notice
Per-lot numeric cap
None stated in the exemption

Summary

Roswell allows political signs without a sign permit under UDC § 10.3.16(K)(1), capping each sign at 32 square feet in area and 8 feet in height. The exemption covers signs identifying or urging support for a candidate, party or election issue, and sits inside the section's broader list of temporary signs that don't need City sign-permit review.

K.Temporary Signs Not Requiring a Permit. The following temporary signs are allowed without the issuance of a temporary sign permit, provided they meet the specified standards below.1.Political Signs. A sign identifying or urging voter support for a particular election issue, political party, or candidate for public office. A political sign cannot exceed 32 square feet in area and 8 feet in height.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 17 | Unified Development Code: Supplement 5).

Full Breakdown

16(K), the category for temporary signs allowed without a sign permit. 16(K)(1)). 22, no application, fee or decal is required before posting one, unlike a yard/garage sale sign or a promotional banner. The 32-square-foot, 8-foot allowance applies per sign, and the exemption is silent on a numeric cap on how many political signs a single lot can display, unlike several of the section's other temporary-sign categories that set explicit per-lot maximums. 18, including the ban on signs placed in the public right-of-way, on a utility pole or tree, and on any sign that is abandoned or not maintained in good repair.

17: wherever the code would allow a commercial message, a noncommercial message, including a political one, can be substituted without losing any exemption or triggering additional permit requirements.

Violations & Fines

A political sign larger than 32 square feet or taller than 8 feet loses its permit exemption and is treated as an unlawful sign under UDC § 10.3.19: it's declared a public nuisance, the owner gets 10 to 30 days written notice to correct or remove it, and each noncompliant sign is a separate violation. Placing a political sign in the public right-of-way is removable by the City without notice under § 10.3.21(C)(1).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to put up a political sign in Roswell?
No. UDC § 10.3.16(K)(1) allows political signs, meaning any sign identifying or supporting a candidate, party or election issue, without a sign permit, as long as the sign stays within the 32-square-foot area and 8-foot height limits set by that section.
How big can a political yard sign be in Roswell?
A political sign cannot exceed 32 square feet in area or 8 feet in height under § 10.3.16(K)(1). There's no separate limit on how many political signs a single property can display, but every sign still has to meet the size and height caps individually.
Can I put a political sign in the road right-of-way or median?
No. Signs in the public right-of-way are barred under § 10.3.18(E), and the City can remove a right-of-way sign without prior notice under § 10.3.21(C)(1) because it's treated as an immediate violation rather than one requiring the standard correction period.
What happens if my political sign exceeds the size limit?
It becomes an unlawful sign under § 10.3.19. The Zoning Director issues 10 to 30 days written notice to fix or remove it, and each oversized sign is a separate violation that can carry a fine up to $1,000, up to 6 months in jail, or both.

Sources & Official References

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