Cobb County allows political signs on private property under Cobb Zoning Ordinance Article XIX (Signs). Signs in public rights-of-way are prohibited and subject to removal. First Amendment content-neutral rules apply post Reed v. Gilbert.
Cobb County Zoning Ordinance regulates political signs through content-neutral temporary sign standards following the U.S. Supreme Court Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015) decision. Political signs on private residential property are generally allowed without a permit, typically up to 6 square feet in residential zones and larger in commercial zones. Signs in public rights-of-way, on utility poles, in medians, or attached to traffic control devices are prohibited and will be removed by Cobb DOT or Code Enforcement. Signs cannot obstruct sight triangles at intersections (typically 25 feet from corner). Georgia state law (O.C.G.A. §21-2-414) addresses campaigning near polling places (150-foot buffer on election day). Post-election removal is typically required within a reasonable period. Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth, Powder Springs, and Austell have similar content-neutral sign rules.
Signs in right-of-way: removed by county without notice. Oversized signs on private property: notice to reduce or remove. Repeat violators may face fines under Cobb Code §134-271 up to $1,000 per offense.
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