# Sign Regulations in Beacon, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Beacon, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/beacon
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/7064762#7064762)

## At a glance

Beacon, New York regulates 23 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Setback 50-99 feet)s in the Nonresidence Districts zoning district are capped at 20 square feet and 12 feet (no dimension may exceed) wide, with a Building setback must be at least 50 feet. setback (Sec. §223-15E(2)(a), §223-15G(1)). Most commercial signs in Beacon require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residence Districts | 10 | — | 50 square feet | — |
| Nonresidence Districts | 14 | 3 feet | 40 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 15 feet (wood), 25 feet (when face is sheet metal, except supports etc. may be wood) | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residence Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign (Resident) | — | 1 square foot | — | All signs shall be located within the setback lines of the lot or on the building. | One | On lot, stating name and address of the resident or property or lot number. | — | §223-15C(1), §223-15D(4) |
| Identification Sign (Profession/Occupation) | — | 1 square foot | — | All signs shall be located within the setback lines of the lot or on the building. | One | On lot, announcing any profession or occupation permitted as an accessory use | — | §223-15C(2), §223-15D(4) |
| Sign for Other Permitted Uses | — | 50 square feet | — | All signs shall be located within the setback lines of the lot or on the building. | One per street frontage with access drive | One at each street frontage where the use has an access drive | — | §223-15C(3), §223-15D(4) |
| Interior Window Signs | — | — | — | — | — | Windows of the structure where the permitted use is situated, facing principal street. | — | §223-15C(5) |
| Temporary Sign - Construction (Residence Districts) | — | 6 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | Lot street frontage | — | §223-15F(4)(a), §223-15F(1)-(2) |
| Temporary Sign - Real Estate/For Sale | — | 6 square feet per single lot, 50 square feet for real estate subdivision | — | At least 15 feet | One per street frontage | Along street frontage of property | — | §223-15F(4)(b) |
| Temporary Sign - Special Event | — | 6 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | Lot street frontage | — | §223-15F(4)(c) |
| Temporary Sign - Nonpolitical, Noncommercial | — | 6 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | Lot street frontage | — | §223-15F(4)(f) |

### Nonresidence Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Standard) | 2 feet (except vertical projecting signs: 8 feet) | — | — | Cannot project above eaves or roof; up to 6 inches into required yard. | One per principal street | Affixed to outer wall facing the principal street | — | §223-15E(1), §223-15G(1) |
| Freestanding Sign (Setback 50-99 feet) | — | 20 square feet | 12 feet (no dimension may exceed) | Building setback must be at least 50 feet. | One per street on which lot abuts | Facing each abutting street | — | §223-15E(2)(a), §223-15G(1) |
| Freestanding Sign (Setback ≥ 100 feet) | — | 35 square feet | 12 feet (no dimension may exceed) | Building setback must be at least 100 feet. | One per street on which lot abuts | Facing each abutting street | — | §223-15E(2)(b), §223-15G(1) |
| Freestanding Sign (General Restriction) | — | — | 12 feet (no dimension may exceed) | — | One per street abutting | Facing each abutting street | — | §223-15E(2)(c) |
| Identification Sign (Additional Wall/Non-principal Side) | — | 10 square feet | — | — | One | Exterior wall facing a street or parking lot (second facade not otherwise faced by another sign) | — | §223-15E(3) |
| Temporary Sign - Construction (Nonresidence Districts) | — | 40 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | Lot street frontage | — | §223-15F(4)(a) |
| Temporary Sign - Real Estate/For Sale | — | 6 square feet per single lot, 50 square feet for real estate subdivision | — | At least 15 feet | One per street frontage | Along street frontage of property | — | §223-15F(4)(b) |
| Sidewalk (Sandwich Board) Sign | 3 feet | — | 2 feet | — | One per business | Front of the business, or side/rear for corner lot or rear entrance. | — | §223-15F(4)(d), §223-15F(1) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Signboard (All zones, with wall signboard where referenced) | 15 feet (wood), 25 feet (when face is sheet metal, except supports etc. may be wood) | — | — | No farther than building line as established. | — | On ground, not attached to a building | — | §183-3(A)-(D), §183-2(B), §183-7(A)-(C), §183-9-10 |
| Wall Signboard (General regulations) | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed to front, side, or rear walls of any building. | — | §183-2(B), §183-4, §183-5, §183-7(A)-(C), §183-9-10 |
| Electrically Illuminated Signs with Exposed Tubes/Terminals | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §183-2(C) |
| Temporary Sign in Public Right-of-way and on Public Property | — | — | — | — | — | Public right-of-way or public property | — | §223-15H(1)-(3) |
| Public Signs (Informational & Directional by Government) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §223-15H(2), §120-5(A)-(C) |

## Prohibited signs in Beacon

- No sign or billboard shall be erected, constructed, displayed, maintained, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or altered, except in conformity with and expressly authorized by the provisions of this chapter.
- All signs must pertain to a use conducted on the same property on which they are located.
- No sign shall be mechanically animated, such as moving, rotating or revolving.
- No sign shall be located so as to obscure any signs displayed by a public authority, nor shall any sign be placed in such a way as to obstruct proper sight distance or otherwise interfere with pedestrian or traffic flow.
- No sign shall be placed in a location that would cause a violation of the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- No sign shall project above the eaves of the building on which it is affixed or, if no eaves exist, above the roof.
- No sign shall face an abutting residential zoning district if located within 50 feet of such district.
- Signs and their components shall be kept in good repair and in safe, neat, clean and attractive condition.
- Electrically illuminated advertising signs with exposed tubes and/or terminals must be erected or maintained with the exposed tubing and/or terminals at least nine feet above established grade unless properly protected.
- No ground sign or wall signboard may be rebuilt or relocated except in compliance with the chapter.
- No person, partnership, firm or corporation shall erect, attach or maintain any ground signboard or wall sign without liability insurance or an approved surety bond.
- No temporary sign shall be located so as to obscure any signs displayed by a public authority or obstruct proper sight distance or otherwise interfere with pedestrian or traffic flow.
- No part of a vertical projecting wall sign shall extend into vehicular traffic areas, and over pedestrian areas must have a minimum clearance of seven feet, six inches.
- No sign shall be projected outward from the property onto adjacent properties or public rights-of-way or have visible sources of illumination beyond the boundaries of the lot, unless specifically permitted.
- Noncompliance with ordinance provisions constitutes an offense and each day after notice of violation may be considered a separate offense.

## Signs exempt from permit in Beacon

- Interior signs displayed through windows do not require a permit and do not count toward maximum number of signs affixed to a building per establishment, provided they comply with window area restrictions and maintenance standards.
- Temporary signs do not require a permit unless located in the public right-of-way or on public property.
- Public signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body to post legal notices, identify public property, convey public information, and direct or regulate pedestrian or vehicular traffic are exempt from permit requirements.
- Temporary emergency warning signs erected by a governmental body, public utility or authorized contractor within the public right-of-way are exempt from permit requirements, provided they do not create a nuisance or threat to public safety.
- Bus stop signs erected by a public transit company are exempt from permit requirements.
- Informational signs of a public utility regarding its poles, lines, pipes, or facilities are exempt from permit requirements.
- No permit fees are required for real estate signs advertising real estate for sale or for rent when such sign does not exceed 25 square feet in area.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- An application for a sign permit shall be filed with the Building Inspector, showing plans and/or specifications if required, including dimensions, materials, and details of construction of the proposed sign.
- No permit for signs shall be issued until plans and/or specifications (if required) are approved by the Building Inspector and all provisions of the chapter have been complied with.

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