§ 92-5. Special provisions.

(a)

Political signs.

(1)

All political signs must meet all requirements of O.C.G.A. § 21-2-3, together with all other applicable state law, as amended from time to time, as well as the other provisions of this subsection, whichever are more restrictive.

(2)

The sign shall not be located, in whole or in part, on any public lands or public right-of-way, and shall not be attached to any sign or utility pole or structure, rock, or any form of vegetation.

(3)

Except for signs used for off-premises advertising (billboards), signs shall not exceed six square feet in area in all residential districts and 24 square feet in all nonresidential districts.

(4)

The county shall, without notice, immediately remove or cause to be removed any and all political signs in violation of this section. Signs may be reclaimed within three business days of removal. Unclaimed signs may be disposed of after three business days without liability to the county or its employees, agents or officers.

(5)

All political signs must also meet corresponding sign type regulations for the zoning district in which the sign is located.

(Ord. No. 2006-02, Art. I, § 5, 7-10-06)