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

EMC Sign Allowed?

✅ Yes. Electronic Message Center (EMC) signs are allowed in designated commercial and nonresidential zoning districts within the City of Woodstock.

"Electronic Signs shall contain static messages only and shall not have movement nor flashing on any part of the sign structure."

🔗 Full Ordinance – City of Woodstock Sign Code

🔗 Zoning & Parcel View – City of Woodstock Zoning & Parcel View

EMC Sign Summary Table

Feature	Answer
Zoning districts that allow EMCs	Commercial and Nonresidential zones (specific districts per zoning map)
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
Illumination restrictions	Static messages only; no flashing, motion, or animation
Permit required	✅ Yes – Permanent Sign Permit and Electrical Permit (if illuminated)

Zoning District Overview

Woodstock allows EMC signs in commercial and nonresidential zoning districts where signage is permitted by code. Each district may have specific height and area regulations that apply to all sign types, including EMCs.

Requirement	Commercial / Nonresidential Zones
EMC allowed	✅ Yes
Permitted sign types	Wall, Freestanding, Monument
Max number of EMCs	1 per street frontage
Max area	50 sq. ft. (or as per zoning district limits)
Max height	20 ft (or as per district standard)
Static illumination	✅ Yes
Animated signs	❌ No
Mechanical motion	❌ No
Off-premise content allowed	❌ No
ROW projection	❌ Not allowed
Setback requirement	10 ft

Permit Filing Requirements

Required forms:

Permanent Sign Permit Application
Electrical Permit (for illuminated signs)

Permit fee:
Varies by size, sign type, and zoning district; check with the city’s Community Development Department for the current schedule.

Local Project Example (Optional)

A local business along Highway 92 installed a 4x8 EMC on a freestanding monument sign in a commercial district.
The sign displayed static messages only, avoided flashing or scrolling effects, and met all setback and illumination standards.
The project received its sign permit approval within two weeks.

Full Ordinance Text (Verbatim)