§ 6-27. Location of advertising structures near freeway or expressway system.

(a)

Definition. For the purpose of this section, the term "lot" means any parcel or tract into which land adjoining the expressway has been or may be subdivided by the owner, but which shall not consist of less than 25 feet of frontage on the expressway.

(b)

Restricted. It shall be unlawful for any person to build, use or maintain, within a distance of 660 feet from any portion of the limited access freeway or expressway system within the city, any animated sign, any flashing sign, any changing sign or any rotating sign as defined in part 16 of this Code. Any sign which involves direct or indirect illumination shall have the approval of the director, bureau of traffic and transportation prior to the issuance of a building permit or the erection of the sign.

(c)

Exception. However, after actual development of property within 300 feet of a limited access highway has commenced on the premises and during the period of construction thereon, one sign not to exceed 40 square feet may be placed thereon for a period not to exceed one year from the erection of the sign.

(Code 1977, § 14-1002)

State law reference

Location restrictions for certain signs, O.C.G.A. § 32-6-70 et seq.

Cross reference

Streets, sidewalks and other public places, ch. 138.