§ 6-45. Prohibited signs.

The following types of signs are prohibited throughout the county:

(1)

Signs on public rights-of-way when closer than three feet to the edge of the gravel or paved road surface, other than publicly owned or maintained signs.

(2)

Signs which contain words, pictures, or statements which are obscene, as defined by the O.C.G.A. § 16-12-80.

(3)

Signs which simulate an official traffic control or warning sign or hides from view any traffic or street sign, signal or public service sign.

(4)

Signs which emit or utilize in any manner any sound capable of being detected on any traveled road or highway by a person with normal hearing.

(5)

Signs which interfere with road or highway visibility or obstruct or otherwise interfere with the safe and orderly movement of traffic.

(6)

Signs, except those exempted under section 6-50, erected by nailing, fastening or affixing the sign in any manner to any tree, post, curve, utility pole, or other structure except as set forth in this article.

(7)

Signs which advertise any activity, service, or product prohibited by the laws or regulations of the United States or this state or by the ordinances or resolutions of the county.

(8)

Signs which are placed without the property owner's permission.

(9)

Signs advertising events or elections when more than two days have elapsed beyond the scheduled event or election.

(Ord. of 3-27-2003(3), § XI; Res. No. 14-042, 4-10-2014)