08/28/2020 City of Chamblee Development Department
5576 Peachtree Rd, Ste 102 Chamblee, GA 30341 • 770-986-5010 • chambleega.gov
TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION & AFFIDAVIT
SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
A permit must be secured prior to the display of any temporary sign. It is the property owner’s responsibility
to ensure that temporary signs are in compliance with city regulations and outside of the public right of way.
Failure to secure a permit and/or meet city regulations related to temporary signs is a violation of city code
and could result in the removal of the sign and/or issuance of citation to appear in Municipal Court.
TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
In lieu of submitting a sign drawing and site plan, applicants are required to complete an affidavit verifying
their understanding of the City’s temporary sign regulations. Temporary signs must meet specific
requirements based on type of sign. The amount of time a sign may be posted varies. See the attached
TEMPORARY SIGN REGULATIONS for additional details. Upon completion of the application, a member of
our team will review the submittal for compliance and provide the applicant with a sticker, demonstrating
that the sign meets the city code. The sticker will be delivered in person by a City Code Enforcement Officer
who will verify that the sign meets city regulations.
SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS: Paper copies of this permit application will not be accepted. All temporary sign
permit applications must be emailed to chambleedevelopment@chambleega.gov. Temporary sign permits
may also be requested online by visiting the City’s permit portal here:
https://chamblee.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/chamblee.
TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
(Note: Individual PDF files may not exceed 25 MB. Large files should be separated into individual PDF files not exceeding 25 MB.)
Complete Temporary Sign Permit Application
Complete Temporary Sign Permit Affidavit
Temporary Sign Permit Fee - $25.00 *
* Fees are not required at time of submittal for email submittals. Once your application is received, you will receive a
link to pay any outstanding fees. Fees for online submittals are paid when submitting.
Please allow up to 3 business days for permit review and approval.
08/28/2020 City of Chamblee Development Department
5576 Peachtree Rd, Ste 102 Chamblee, GA 30341 • 770-986-5010 • chambleega.gov
TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
All temporary sign permit applications must be emailed to
chambleedevelopment@chambleega.gov.
Site and Sign Information:
Site Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Sign Dimensions: ______________________
Sign Area: __________________SQFT
Sign Height: __________ FT
Sign Type:
Sale or Lease
Banner
Proposed Start Date: ___________________
Applicant Information:
Applicant Name:
_______________________________
Applicant Address:
_______________________________
_______________________
Phone Number:
_______________________________
City, State, Zip Code
Email:
_______________________________
Owner Information (if different than applicant):
Owner Name:
_______________________________
Owner Address:
_______________________________
_______________________
Phone Number:
_______________________________
City, State, Zip Code
Email:
_______________________________
Business/Tenant Information (if different than applicant and property owner):
Business Name:
_______________________________
Tenant/ Business Owner’s Name:
_______________________________
Phone Number:
_______________________________
Tenant’s Business License Number:
_______________________________
NOTICE: Granting of a permit shall not be construed as a permit for or an approval of any violation of the Building Code or any other state or local
law regulating construction or the performance of construction. I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and the
information provided is true and correct. I further certify that all construction will comply with the current City and State Building Codes. This
permit is void if no activity commences within six months of issuance date or an extension is granted per City Code. I further agree that I shall be
responsible from the date of this permit, or from the time of the beginning of the first work, whichever shall be earlier, for all injury or damage of
any kind resulting from this work, whether from basic services or additional services, to person or property. I agree to exonerate, indemnify and
save harmless the city from and against all claims or actions, and all expenses incidental to the defense of any such claims, litigation and actions,
based upon or arising out of damage or injury (including death) to persons or property caused by or sustained in connection with any work
performed under the permit issued as a result of this application. I also agree to allow inspections and right of entry per Section 120-2 of the UDO.
Note: Only the Property Owner or Contractor should sign this application as an applicant.
Signature of Applicant:________________________________________________ Date: ________________
Signature of Property Owner:__________________________________________ Date: ________________
08/28/2020 City of Chamblee Development Department
5576 Peachtree Rd, Ste 102 Chamblee, GA 30341 • 770-986-5010 • chambleega.gov
TEMPORARY SIGN REGULATIONS
Per Section 260-10 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
All signs, regardless of type, must comply with the following regulations:
Location of Signs:
1. No sign or sign structure shall extend into or above or be anchored or placed in any portion of a public right-of-
way.
2. Signs shall be located a minimum of ten feet from the back of curb/edge of pavement or one foot onto private
property, whichever results in the greater setback from the street. Any signs not located adjacent to a street
shall be setback a minimum of five feet from property lines.
3. See Section 230-7 for sight distance and visibility at intersections. Signs may not be placed in a way that
impacts driver visibility at street intersections.
Multi-Face Signs:
1. Double-faced signs - For double-faced signs, when the sign face surfaces are, parallel (back-to-back), or where
the smallest angle formed between the two faces is 60 degrees or less, the area of the sign shall be taken as
the area on the largest side. For double-faced signs where the interior angle formed by the faces is more than
60 degrees, the area of the sign shall be the total area of all sides.
2. Three-faced or more signs Please contact us if you are considering the installation of a sign with 3 or more
faces and are unable to determine how to measure this sign as explained in Section 260-10 of the UDO.
PERMITTED TYPES OF TEMPORARY SIGNS
PART 1: For Sale and/or For Lease Signs
Allowance:
1. During the period a building or premises is available for sale or lease, one freestanding sign per street frontage
is permitted in the VC, TOD, MU-BC, CVC, CC, A, IT, I and PUD zoning districts*.
2. For a multitenant center (with individual suites accessible by their own exterior door), one additional
temporary sign may be placed on each tenant space that is available for sale or lease.
3. Such sign shall be removed within 10 days of a real estate closing or execution of a lease agreement.
Maximum sign dimensions:
Area: 20 square feet
Height: Six feet (if freestanding)
Special requirements for signs during subdivision construction:
1. During construction of a multi-parcel subdivision, one additional
sign may be placed at each entrance into the subdivision. These
signs may not exceed 32 square feet in area or eight feet in
height.
2. Such signs shall be removed when the last lot or house has been sold or if no building permit has been issued
for construction within the subdivision or development during a period of 12 months, whichever comes first.
* visit https://chamblee.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e86681311a8a434984e9cced0e4d470e to identify
your zoning district
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PART 2: Banners
Allowance:
1. For a multitenant center with individual suites accessible by their own exterior door: No banner shall be
displayed for more than 14 consecutive days, with no more than three such 14-day periods being permitted
per calendar year, per tenant. Also, no more than one
banner on any tenant space at one time.
2. For a lot including a multitenant center with individual suites
accessible by interior/shared entrances only and all single
occupant buildings: No banner shall be displayed for more
than 14 consecutive days, with no more than three such 14-
day periods being permitted per calendar year, per lot. Also,
nom more than one banner on any lot at one time.
Maximum sign dimensions: 32 square feet
Minimum sidewalk clearance: If located under a canopy, banners shall provide a minimum of eight feet of clearance
from ground level to the bottom of the sign.
Other standards:
1. All banners must be maintained in good condition.
2. Each banner must be securely attached to poles, mast arms, fences, building facades or other similar structures
on either the entirety of two ends of the banner or on all four corners of the banner.
Lighting: Such signs shall not be illuminated.
PART 3: Building construction or remodeling
Allowance:
1. One sign per street frontage shall be permitted upon issuance of a land disturbance permit or building permit
authorizing the demolition or construction of a building within the CC, CVC, VC, TOD, MU-BC, A, IT, I and PUD
zoning district where no existing ground sign exists.
2. Such sign(s) shall be removed within ten days after issuance of the certificate of occupancy/completion or final
building inspection, whichever occurs first.
3. Alternatively, in lieu of the ground sign(s) described in subsection (e)(1)a., the property developer may elect to
place one sign per street frontage on an opaque fabric that provides a visual screen along a temporary
construction fence.
Maximum sign dimensions:
Area: one square foot in area per linear foot of street frontage for construction fence signage; 32 square feet
for freestanding signs.
Height: Eight feet
Lighting: Such signs shall not be illuminated.
Please be aware that these regulations change from time to time. While effort will be made to update this information
following such changes, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure any temporary sign constructed in the City complies
with current regulations.
08/28/2020 City of Chamblee Development Department
5576 Peachtree Rd, Ste 102 Chamblee, GA 30341 • 770-986-5010 • chambleega.gov
TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT AFFIDAVIT
This Temporary Sign Permit Application and Affidavit notify the public of the temporary sign requirements of
the City of Chamblee. Submitting this application and affidavit demonstrates an understanding that
temporary signs shall comply with the all Unified Development Ordinance requirements and any other
applicable sections of city code.
I _______________________________ (please print) on the __________ of _________, 20__, hereby certify
that I have read and understand the above temporary sign requirements. I further agree to abide by all the
requirements outlined above. If I or my contractor erect the subject temporary sign out of compliance with
these standards, then I understand that I will be subject to enforcement by the City of Chamblee. I
understand I am responsible for ensuring that the temporary sign is not located in required setbacks, buffers
and easements (unless permission is granted).
Property or Business Owner:
_______________________________________________
Name (Printed)
_______________________________________________
__________________________
Signature
Date
Notary:
_______________________________________________
__________________________
Name (Printed)
Date
_______________________________________________
Signature
(Seal)