South Fulton, GA Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)

South Fulton regulates yard and campaign signs through Article 7 of its Zoning Ordinance using content-neutral categories rather than naming "political" signs directly. A campaign sign on private property falls under "Small Temporary Sign," defined as a sign no greater than 4 square feet in area, no taller than 3 feet, made for short-term use (90 days or less). The Article 7 sign tables limit small temporary signs to 4 per lot in residential districts (2 per lot in commercial/mixed-use), with no permit required, but add: "except that during a political election there shall be no limit on the number of signs, in accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 16-7-58." That state statute provides that no municipal, county, or consolidated government may restrict by regulation or other means the length of time a political campaign sign may be displayed, or the number of signs displayed, on private property for which the owner's permission has been granted - so South Fulton cannot cap campaign signs on private property during an election. Signs may not be placed in any government right-of-way (a prohibited sign under Article 7), and signs in the rights-of-way of public roads are governed separately by O.C.G.A. Section 32-6-51. Article 7 does allow small temporary signs to be placed on private property up to the edge of the dedicated right-of-way for a period beginning 90 days before an election and ending with the final determination of each ballot issue or candidate.