Code Enforcement


Suwanee's codes require that new signs be monument style like this one.

Sign Ordinance

Suwanee’s Sign Ordinance deals with the placement and regulation of certain signs within the municipal boundaries of the City of Suwanee to further the goals of traffic safety, aesthetics, and architectural uniformity for the welfare of all citizens.

For more information, please refer to the City of Suwanee Sign Ordinance, which can be found in the City's Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the sign ordinance can be purchased at City Hall or downloaded as part of the Zoning Ordinance from this website by clicking here. The City’s Code Enforcement Officer can be reached at City Hall, 770/945-7034.

Limitations

Some of the signs prohibited by the City's sign ordinance:


These are some of the signs not welcome in the City of Suwanee.
  • signs that imitate traffic signs or signals
  • signs flashing red, amber, or green
  • signs that are attached to any municipal poles or devices, utility poles, trees, rocks, shrubs, or any other natural objects
  • signs within the public right of way
  • portable signs
  • pole signs

Signs advertising historic Suwanee must be approved by City Council.

Fees

Applications for sign permits must be filed at City Hall, 330 Town Center Avenue, by the sign owner or agent. Fees for sign permits are as follows:

Permanent Signs
Wall Sign - $75
Monument Sign - $150

Temporary Signs (30-day permit)
Banners, pennants, etc - $35

Sign Application Review - $15

Additional Code Enforcement Services

City of Suwanee citizens who have questions or wish to file a complaint about abandoned or dilapidated houses, abandoned vehicles, or other code violations, may contact the City of Suwanee at 770/904-2798. Citizens may be asked to submit a written complaint.

City Codes Online

Many of the City's codes, as well as various reports, are available on this website on the Reports and Regulations page.