The Department of City Planning has moved to a completely electronic process for permit applications and issuance. For step-by-step instructions on the process, please review the Digital Permit Submissions guidelines (link below).
A permit from the Department of City Planning, Office of Buildings, is required to erect a sign, except for certain routine signs exempted by the sign ordinance. The Office of Buildings is also responsible for enforcing the sign ordinance.
For status updates on submitted permits, visit the Accela Citizen website (link below).
For more information, including exceptions to the permit requirement, contact the Office of Buildings, Trade Permits Division, via email at permitissuance-oob@atlantaga.gov or by phone at 404-865-8550.
City of Atlanta Sign Ordinance