All signs shall be securely mounted and maintained in good condition to present a neat and orderly appearance. No feather or wind-activated signs are allowed within the City limits of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Garage or Yard Sale Signs
Sec. 3.2(e)
- Must be on private property only
- Must be removed within 24 hours after the sale
Special Event or Promotional Signs
Sec. 3.2(c) and (e)
- May advertise sales, grand openings, or events
- Max size: 32 sqft
- Must be removed within 7 days after the event ends
Holiday and Seasonal Decorations
Sec. 3.2(h)
- Allowed without a permit
- Can be displayed up to 60 days before and must be removed within 30 days after the holiday
Location Rules
- Must be placed on the applicant's property
- Not allowed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, fences, or medians
- Must not create a hazard to traffic safety or pedestrians
- Must not block visibility at intersections or driveways
- Must not block more than 30% of windows
Enforcement
- Fort Oglethorpe Code Enforcement Office enforces compliance with the City’s Unified Development Code Ordinance.
- Prohibited signs must be removed within 48 hours of notice of violation.
- The City may issue a citation for violation of the Sign Regulations Chapter of the UDC by any sign erected, altered, converted, or used in violation of the Sign Regulations Chapter.
The City of Fort Oglethorpe’s Unified Development Code may be found at fortogov.com.