§ 745. Interstate signs.

In addition to other sign allowances provided in this article, interstate signs are permitted on properties with frontage on an interstate highway subject to the following requirements:

(a)

Zoning districts permitted. Interstate signs are permitted only in commercial and industrial zoning districts as shown on the official zoning map of Jackson County.

(b)

Limit to one per parcel. Only one sign shall be allowed to face the same direction per parcel. This allows back to back or "v" formation signs but prohibits two signs facing the same direction.

(c)

Location restriction. Each interstate sign shall be located within 660 feet of the Interstate 85 Highway and within an area 1,500 feet long beginning 500 feet from the point where the pavement widens on the main traveled way to accommodate the longest entrance or exit ramp.

(d)

Number of signs per interchange quadrant. No more than three interstate signs are allowed per quadrant of any interchange.

(e)

Area. The area of such signs shall not exceed 672 square feet.

(f)

Height. "Monopole" signs shall not exceed 70 feet in height; all other types shall not exceed 35 feet in height.

(g)

Ground clearance. All signs shall be a minimum of ten feet above adjacent interstate pavement measuring from the lower portion of the sign face.

(h)

Spacing. Signs shall be located no less than 500 feet apart from any other permitted and authorized interstate sign, measured from the two closest points.

(i)

Setback. No part of an interstate sign shall be closer to a property or right-of-way line than ten feet.

(j)

State approval. Prior to permitting by the county, the applicant for an interstate sign shall submit with the application evidence of approval by the Georgia Department of Transportation as complying with the state's outdoor advertising statutes and administrative rules.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)