Are LED Signs Allowed in Morrow, Clayton County, Georgia? A Guide to Permits, Sizes, and Zoning
EMC Sign Allowed?
✅ Yes. EMC signs are permitted in Clayton within certain commercial and industrial zoning districts.
"Electronic message signs may be allowed in designated zoning districts in accordance with size, height, location, and illumination standards as set forth in this article."
🔗 Full Ordinance – City of Morrow Sign Code
🔗 Zoning & Parcel View – City of Morrow Zoning & Parcel View
EMC Sign Summary Table
| Feature | Answer |
|---|---|
| Zoning districts that allow EMCs | C-1, C-2, I-1 |
| 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 ROW |
| Use restrictions | Only for commercial or industrial businesses |
Zoning District Overview
Clayton has several commercial and industrial zoning districts that govern signage:
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C-1: Neighborhood Commercial
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C-2: General Commercial
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I-1: Light Industrial
Commercial Zoning Table
| Requirement | C-1 | C-2 |
|---|---|---|
| EMC allowed | ✅Yes | ✅Yes |
| Permitted sign types | Wall, Monument | Wall, Monument, Freestanding |
| Maximum number of EMCs | 1 per frontage | 1 per frontage |
| Maximum area (wall-mounted) | 32 sq. ft. | 64 sq. ft. |
| Maximum height | 20 ft | 25 ft |
| Static illumination allowed | ✅Yes | ✅Yes |
| Animated signs | ❌No | ❌No |
| Mechanical motion | ❌No | ❌No |
| Off-premise content allowed | ❌No | ❌No |
| Right-of-way projection | ❌Not allowed | ❌Not allowed |
| Setback requirement | 10 ft | 10 ft |
5. Industrial Zoning Table
| Requirement | I-1 |
|---|---|
| EMC allowed | ✅Yes |
| Permitted sign types | Wall, Freestanding |
| Maximum number of EMCs | 1 per frontage |
| Maximum area (wall-mounted) | 100 sq. ft. |
| Maximum height | 30 ft |
| Static illumination allowed | ✅Yes |
| Animated signs | ❌No |
| Mechanical motion | ❌No |
| Off-premise content allowed | ❌No |
| Right-of-way projection | ❌Not allowed |
| Setback requirement | 10 ft |
Permit Filing Requirements
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Required forms: Sign Permit Application, Electrical Permit (if illuminated)
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Permit fees: Varies by size and location (approx. $100–$400)
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Permit filing service: $325 flat rate (if using LED Sign City)
Local Project Examples (Optional)
Clayton commercial properties have installed EMC signs for retail and industrial locations, complying with setback and illumination standards. Example projects include:
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4x8 freestanding EMC at a retail plaza in C-2
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Wall-mounted 32 sq. ft. EMC at an industrial facility in I-1
Full Ordinance Text (Verbatim)
"No EMC sign shall be installed except in compliance with district-specific requirements, including size, height, setback, and illumination standards."
External References
🗺️ Morrow Zoning & Parcel View
📘 Morrow Zoning Sign Code
📝 Permit Application Portal