Permits & Compliance

Sign permits are required in nearly every municipality in Georgia and Alabama, and the regulations vary significantly from city to city. Setback requirements, height limits, square footage allowances, illumination restrictions, and Historic District overlays can all affect what you are allowed to install — and getting it wrong means delays, fines, or forced removal. GOM Signs handles permit research and applications so your project moves forward without surprises.

Our permit coordination process starts with researching the specific sign ordinance for your property's jurisdiction and zoning classification. We determine what is allowed, prepare the permit application with all required documents — site plans, elevation drawings, engineering stamps, electrical specs, and sign area calculations — and submit on your behalf. We track the review process and respond to any comments or revision requests from the permitting office.

For properties in special districts (Historic, Overlay, or Business Improvement Districts), we prepare variance applications and attend review board meetings when needed. We also handle Georgia DOT permits for signs visible from state highways and coordinate with landlords on sign criteria compliance for shopping centers and commercial developments.