Are LED Signs Allowed in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia? A Guide to Permits, Sizes, and Zoning
EMC Sign Allowed?
❌ No. Electronic Message Center (EMC) signs (i.e., digital/LED signs that change message) are not permitted under the current sign ordinance for the City of Ellijay.
While the full ordinance text is referenced in the city’s code, there is no specific allowance in the sign regulations for EMC‐type signage (i.e., dynamic or electronic message displays).
Official Code: City of Ellijay Code of Ordinances.
If any variance or conditional‐use process exists for electronic signage, it is not called out clearly in the current publicly available sections of the ordinance.
🔗 Full Ordinance – City of Ellijay Sign Code
🔗 Zoning & Parcel View – City of Ellijay Zoning & Parcel View
EMC Sign Summary Table
Since EMC signs are not allowed, the usual summary table of allowances does not apply.
| Feature | Answer |
|---|---|
| Zoning districts that allow EMCs | — |
| EMC sign styles allowed | — |
| Off-premise EMCs allowed | — |
| EMCs in the public right-of-way | — |
| Minimum setback required | — |
| Use restrictions | EMCs currently not permitted |
Zoning District Overview
The City of Ellijay maintains zoning and sign regulations via its municipal code.
While specific zoning district names and the total number of commercial/industrial districts are available in the full code, the publicly referenced sections do not indicate that any district allows EMC signage.
For those wishing to check zoning designation of a particular property, the City of Ellijay offers an applications/forms portal and a code enforcement department which can help determine zoning.
You may want to consult the city’s zoning map or parcel viewer for specifics (if available from the city or regional planning department).
Zoning-Specific Standards
Because EMC signs are not permitted under the current regulations, there is no relevant table of zoning‐district specific EMC standards (such as maximum area, permitted styles, etc.).
Therefore, commercial, industrial, residential or institutional district tables for EMCs do not apply in Ellijay at this time.
Permit Filing Requirements
Since EMC signage is not permitted, a permit specifically for an EMC sign would not be accepted under the standard sign permit process.
However, general sign permit applications are available via the City of Ellijay’s “Applications & Forms” portal.
If someone wishes to pursue an exception (variance or amendment) for an EMC sign, they should contact the City’s Code Enforcement or Planning & Zoning department to inquire about whether a special permit or variance process exists and what forms/fees apply.
Local Project Examples (Optional)
❌ Not applicable—because EMC signage is not permitted, there are no authorized local EMC examples listed under the current ordinance for Ellijay.
Full Ordinance Text (Verbatim)
Since the current publicly accessible code sections do not specifically include a clause permitting EMC signs, a verbatim excerpt from the “prohibition” is not available from my review. Users should refer directly to: City of Ellijay Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Article 12: Signs (or similar section) via Municode.
External References
🗺️ Ellijay Zoning & Parcel View
📘 Ellijay Zoning Sign Code
📝 Permit Application Portal