# Sign Regulations in Bath Town, New York

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Bath Town, New York, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Bath Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/bath-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/14436871#14436871)

## At a glance

Bath Town, New York regulates 7 sign types across 1 zoning district. Projecting Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at No higher than the roofline. tall and 100 sq ft, with a No closer than 15 ft to building corner at street intersection; 20 ft to another projecting sign. setback (Sec. §41-8.B). Most commercial signs in Bath Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 25 feet from road level or finished grade | 200 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not to extend more than 6 feet over the top of the wall to which it is attached. | — | — | — | — | Attached to the outside wall of a building, parallel to the wall. | — | §41-8.A |
| Projecting Sign | No higher than the roofline. | 100 sq ft | — | No closer than 15 ft to building corner at street intersection; 20 ft to another projecting sign. | — | Attached to building or structure, extends beyond wall line and not parallel to face. | — | §41-8.B |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet above road level or finished grade | 130 sq ft | — | 20 ft from side property line | — | Not attached or part of any building/structure; permanently affixed to the ground. | — | §41-8.C |
| Portable Sign (New business or new location) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per business | — | — | §41-8.D |
| Billboard | 25 feet from road level or finished grade | 200 sq ft | — | 1,500 ft from other billboards; 150 ft from highway right-of-way | — | Not attached to any building or vehicle. | — | §41-8.E |
| Canopy Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to or made part of a canopy. | — | §41-8.F |
| Window Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Mounted inside or outside on a window. | — | §41-8.G |

## Prohibited signs in Bath Town

- No signs shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving lights, except to show time and temperature.
- No illumination of signs shall interfere with normal enjoyment of residential uses of adjacent residential properties.
- No sign shall appear or cause confusion of vehicular or pedestrian traffic in its design, color or placement.
- No sign shall impair visibility for the motorist at a street corner or intersection by placement and location within 50 feet of the intersection of the street or highway lines.
- No sign or sign supports shall be placed on the roof of any building.
- No sign shall be placed within 50 feet of any street or highway right-of-way.
- No one shall erect, alter or relocate any sign located within the Town of Bath without first obtaining a permit from the Code Enforcement Officer, except for repairs, repainting, or message changes.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bath Town

- Temporary, nonilluminated, 'for sale,' 'for rent' or 'for lease' real estate signs and similar signs concerning the premises upon which the sign is located, not exceeding six square feet on residential property and 50 square feet on commercial or industrial property, removed within two weeks after sale, lease or rental.
- Official signs, notices or direction devices erected or maintained by federal, state, county or local government or an agency thereof.
- One sign denoting the name and address of the occupants of the premises (not exceeding two square feet); one sign denoting the architect, engineer or contractor placed on the premises where construction, repair or renovation is in progress (not exceeding 32 square feet), to be removed within seven days after completion.
- One sign for a home occupation, not to exceed 16 square feet and set back 10 feet from any highway right-of-way.
- One sign for roadside stands selling agricultural produce not exceeding 20 square feet in area, not to be illuminated and set back 10 feet from any highway right-of-way.
- Temporary nonilluminated window signs and posters not exceeding 25% of the window surface.
- At gasoline stations: integral graphics or attached price signs on gasoline pumps; two auxiliary signs per station, each not exceeding four square feet; one portable sign per station, not exceeding 12 square feet.
- Directional signs for meetings, conventions and other assemblies.
- Political posters, banners, promotional devises and similar signs not exceeding 32 square feet, placement not exceeding 60 days and removed within 15 days of election, with names and addresses of persons responsible for removal given to Code Enforcement Officer.
- Historical markers, tablets and statues, memorial signs and plaques, names of buildings and dates of erections when cut into any masonry surface or constructed of bronze, stainless steel or similar material, and any emblems installed by governmental agencies, religious or nonprofit organizations not exceeding six square feet.
- Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection with commercial promotion.
- On-premises directional signs for the convenience of the general public, identifying public parking areas, fire zones, entrances and exits and similar signs not exceeding four square feet. Business and personal names allowed, excluding advertising messages.
- Nonilluminated warning, 'private drive,' 'posted' or 'no trespassing' signs not exceeding two square feet per face.
- Number- and nameplates identifying residences mounted on a house, apartment or mailbox not exceeding two square feet.
- Private owner merchandise sales signs for garage sales and auctions not exceeding four square feet for a period not exceeding seven days, to be removed within 48 hours of completion.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All applications per sign shall be submitted to the Code Enforcement Officer with plan specifications. A permit is required prior to erection, alteration or relocation of any sign (except exempt signs and repairs/repainting/message change).
- There is no explicit mention of a master sign plan or required variance meeting for standard signs, but in the event of a nonconforming sign, the owner may apply for a permit to maintain the nonconforming sign for a fixed period.
- Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Code Enforcement Officer may appeal to the Planning Board, which then makes a recommendation to the Town Board regarding the granting of any variance.

## Full detail

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