Fulton Temporary signs ordinance (§ 92-63)
Chapter 92: Signs · Article III. Standards and Requirements
In short: A temporary sign for a special event or sale needs a permit for each occasion, may be up to 32 square feet, and may be displayed no more than 15 consecutive days and four times in 12 months.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, temporary signs advertising or announcing a special event or sale of merchandise may be permitted and maintained subject to the following regulations:
(1) Temporary signs shall be either ground signs or wall signs and shall be governed by the appropriate general regulations except as contained herein;
(2) Temporary signs shall:
a. Not exceed 32 square feet in sign area.
b. Have no more than two sides.
c. Not be displayed for longer than 15 consecutive days.
d. Be limited to one sign for any particular business at any time.
e. Only be displayed on the building or premises of the business advertised.
f. Be displayed no more than four times in any 12-month period.
g. Not be displayed for two consecutive 15-day periods.
h. Obtain and pay for a temporary permit for each occasion of display.
Exemption: Temporary signs for political purposes, real estate and rummage sales as defined in chapter 90 shall be exempt from fees.
Official source: City of Fulton official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 92-63
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.