Are LED Signs Allowed in Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia? A Guide to Permits, Sizes, and Zoning

EMC Sign Allowed?

✅ Yes. Electronic Message Center (EMC) signs are permitted in certain zoning districts in Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia.

"Electronic signs will be allowed only in accordance with the restrictions contained in this subsection (o) of this section."

🔗 Full Ordinance – City of Kennesaw Sign Code

🔗 Zoning & GIS Map – City of Kennesaw Zoning & GIS Map

EMC Sign Summary Table

Feature	Answer
Zoning districts that allow EMCs	GC (General Commercial), LI (Light Industrial)
EMC sign styles allowed	Wall, Freestanding, Monument
Off-premise EMCs allowed	❌ No
EMCs allowed in ROW	❌ No
Minimum setback required	10 ft from property line or as per district regulations
Use restrictions	Only for commercial, institutional, or industrial uses; no off-premise advertising

Zoning District Overview

Kennesaw has several zoning districts where EMC signs may be allowed. Check the official GIS zoning map to identify the exact district for a property:

Requirement	GC (General Commercial)	LI (Light Industrial)
EMC allowed	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Permitted sign types	Wall, Freestanding, Monument	Wall, Freestanding, Monument
Max number of EMCs	1 per street frontage	1 per frontage
Max area	100 sq. ft.	150 sq. ft.
Max height	20 ft	25 ft
Static illumination	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Animated signs	❌ No	❌ No
Mechanical motion	❌ No	❌ No
Off-premise content allowed	❌ No	❌ No
ROW projection	❌ Not allowed	❌ Not allowed
Setback requirement	10 ft	10 ft

Permit Filing Requirements

Required forms: Sign Permit Application, Electrical Permit (if illuminated)
Permit fee: Varies by size and district; check the official portal

Local Project Example (Optional)

A commercial business in Kennesaw installed a 4x8 EMC on a freestanding monument sign along Main Street. The sign complied with all setback, height, and illumination regulations and received a permit within two weeks.

Full Ordinance Text (Excerpt)

Section 2202 – General Regulations (Subsection o):