Illuminated Signs & LED Neon Signs in Atlanta

In the City of Atlanta sign permits are handled by the Office of Buildings in the Department of City Planning. According to the city's sign permit application:

• Drawings: the application needs two copies of accurately scaled street-front elevations and scaled sign renderings, plus a site plan for freestanding signs.
• Details: the city asks for the sign type (wall, projecting, freestanding, monument, interior window), its size and height, how it is secured, its height above and projection over the public sidewalk, and whether it is internally or externally illuminated.
• Lighting: the applicant signs an affidavit that the sign's lighting will meet the city code. Within ten days of installation the light intensity is measured at the nearest residential district boundary and confirmed in a second affidavit.
• Historic and special districts: historic or landmark district approval comes before the building permit, and districts such as the BeltLine overlay and the Special Public Interest (SPI) districts have their own review.

Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Decatur and other cities in the metro area have their own sign rules – check with the city your address is in.

Sources: City of Atlanta – sign permit application (PDF), City of Atlanta – Office of Buildings, as of November 2026. This is not legal advice – the local authority makes the final decision.

The city asks for scaled street-front elevations and scaled sign renderings. With your free design preview you get:

• your sign shown on a photo of your storefront
• dimensions, materials and light color
• which elements light up and which are printed

You or your sign installer submit the application.

• Indoor LED neon signs come with mounting hardware and a plug-in power supply – hang it up and plug it in, step by step in our installation guide.
• Outdoor signs, light boxes and hard-wired signs – including halo-lit and back-lit letters – are connected by a licensed electrician or sign installer in Atlanta.

Tell us where the sign will go and we will tell you what you need for installation.

• LED neon signs – for bars, restaurants, salons and studios, inside or in the window
• Channel letters – illuminated letters for the storefront
• Back-lit acrylic letters – soft halo light, a good fit where brightness matters to the neighbors
• Blade signs – for sidewalk-facing storefronts; the city asks for height above and projection over the sidewalk

All sign types at a glance

1. Send your logo, sketch or text – ideally with a photo of your storefront
2. Receive your free digital design preview
3. Happy with the design? Place your order – production takes approx. 2–3 weeks after your order
4. Express delivery in 2–4 days to your address in Atlanta

LED neon signs come with a plug-in power supply with dimmer and remote control. Halo-lit, back-lit and 3D illuminated letters are hard-wired by an electrician and are not dimmable. Every sign has a 24-month warranty, and shipping is included.

What do I need to apply for a sign permit in Atlanta?
The City of Atlanta's sign permit application asks for two copies of scaled street-front elevations and scaled sign renderings, a site plan for freestanding signs, and details such as size, height, how the sign is secured and how it is illuminated.

Are there lighting rules for illuminated signs in Atlanta?
Yes. The sign permit application includes an affidavit on sign lighting intensity: after installation the brightness is measured at the nearest residential district boundary and must comply with the city code.

Do you install signs in Atlanta?
Indoor LED neon signs come with mounting hardware and a plug-in power supply, so you can hang them yourself. For outdoor signs, light boxes and hard-wired signs, use a local licensed electrician or sign installer.

Can I see the sign on my storefront before ordering?
Yes. Send us a photo of your storefront and we will show you a free design preview with your sign in place.