Outdoor Rules & Regulations - GDOT Regulations

Note:  Some forms have changed effective January 1, 2007. GDOT will no longer accept previous versions of the application for Outdoor Advertising Permit, Local Zoning Certification, or Multimessage Permit Application.  There is a new required form - Local Government Certification and Multimessage Permit for Outdoor Advertising. Our Permit Transfer Application process and form has been streamlined and revised effective November 14, 2008.

• Permit Instructions (.pdf, 104K)
• Permit Application (.pdf, 24K)
• Local Government Certification for Outdoor Advertising (.pdf, 11K)
• Application for Mechanical and Electronic Multiple Message Signs (.pdf, 15K)
• Appeal Process (.pdf, 50K)
• Permit Transfer Application (.pdf, 42K)
• Outdoor Advertising Personnel By District (.pdf, 149K)
• TOPPS 6145-2 Outdoor Advertising –Special Multi-Message Permits (.pdf, 368K)
• July 1, 2011 letter from GDOT regarding Permit Renewals

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Georgia Outdoor Advertising Control Act:

• Georgia General Assembly

State Transportation Board Rules:

• Granting, Renewal and Revocation of Permits for Outdoor Advertising
• Removal of Unauthorized Outdoor Advertising

Code of Federal Regulations, Part 750-Highway Beautification:

• Highway Beautification

Georgia DOT, Legal Services Division:

• Federal and State Laws Governing Outdoor Advertising Control in Georgia

Vegetation Management at Outdoor Advertising:

• Policy, Rules and Law
• HB 179 Final Passage