# Sign Regulations in Bethel Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Bethel Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/bethel-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9437925#9437925)

## At a glance

Bethel Town, New York regulates 13 sign types across 1 zoning district. Freestanding Sign - Pole or Portable Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall and 32 sq ft (per sign), with a Must be set back at least 25 ft from highway right-of-way setback (Sec. §345-23I(1), §345-23A, §345-23C, §345-23E(1)(n), §345-23F(8), §345-23O). Most commercial signs in Bethel 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 | 13 | 20 ft | 64 sq ft (per sign) | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Pole or Portable Sign | 20 ft | 32 sq ft (per sign) | — | Must be set back at least 25 ft from highway right-of-way | One per parcel, or one per 200 linear feet, up to three | On parcel of land, setback at least 25 ft from edge of highway right-of-way line | — | §345-23I(1), §345-23A, §345-23C, §345-23E(1)(n), §345-23F(8), §345-23O |
| Freestanding Sign - Ground Sign | 6 ft | 64 sq ft (per sign) | — | — | One per parcel, or one per 200 linear feet, up to three | — | — | §345-23I(2), §345-23E(1)(n) |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On all lots | — | §345-23I(3) |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | Not limited; counted by 10% wall area limit | Physically attached to supporting wall of business building | — | §345-23J, §345-23F(2), (3) |
| Advertisement Sign for Games of Chance | — | 60 sq ft per sign | — | — | Generally one per location; second sign allowed for games held at lessor's premises | On or adjacent to the premises owned or occupied by a licensed authorized organization; also allowed on premises of an authorized games of chance lessor if licensed; may be displayed on fire-fighting/first aid/rescue squad equipment throughout community served | — | §186-18 |
| Yard Sale Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 2 per lot frontage | Per lot frontage | — | §345-23N |
| Sale or Development Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 2 per property (or 2 per frontage if the property fronts multiple streets) | On the premises being sold or developed | — | §345-23K(2) |
| Traffic Directional Sign (Parking/Entrance/Exit) | — | No greater than necessary for persons of normal vision | — | — | — | For normal and safe flow of traffic into and out of place of business (entrance, exit, parking) | — | §345-23L |

## Prohibited signs in Bethel Town

- Signs shall not be permitted on the roof or above the roofline of the building to which they are attached.
- No part of any sign shall project above the top or beyond the ends of the wall surface upon which it is located.
- No sign, except a public sign, visible from a public street, shall use the words 'stop,' 'danger,' or any other word, phrase, symbol or character which could be interpreted by a motorist as being a public safety warning or traffic sign.
- No light shall be permitted that by reason of intensity, color, location, movement or directions of its beam would be a distraction or would otherwise interfere with public safety. Flashing lights shall not be permitted in connection with any sign.
- No sign shall be attached to any tree, fence, utility pole or other object not intended for such use.
- No sign shall exceed in height 1/2 its distance from the highway right-of-way, notwithstanding any other height limitation which may also be applicable.
- Vehicles parked in specific highly visible locations for extended periods of time so as to serve in a signage capacity shall be subject to all the requirements contained herein.
- No homemade freehand permanent signs shall be permitted.
- No owner of any sign or lessee or owner of any land upon which the sign is located shall permit such sign to become unsightly or in disrepair so as to endanger the public or to become a public nuisance.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bethel Town

- Signs bearing the words 'sold' or 'rented' or similar phrases, together with the name of the person effecting sale or rental. Such signs shall be removed within 30 days after the sale, rental or lease.
- Signs advertising the sale or development of the premises upon which they are erected, when erected in connection with the development of the premises by a builder, contractor, developer or other person interested in such sale or development, provided they are not in excess of 32 square feet, not more than two per property (unless the property fronts more than one street), are not illuminated, and are removed no more than 30 days following completion of a sale.
- Signs to provide for the normal and safe flow of traffic into and out of the place of business, such as entrance, exit, and parking signs, shall be permitted in excess of the limitations provided herein; such signs shall be of a size no greater than necessary for persons of normal vision to observe.
- Yard sale signs not exceeding 20 square feet and two in number per lot frontage are permitted on a temporary basis.
- Special advertising or temporary business identification signs or banners not exceeding 64 square feet are permitted for the length of the activity, but in no case exceeding 20 days after or 30 days prior to the event.
- Political signs may be erected and must be removed within seven days after the election, with a maximum size of 32 square feet.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All permanently placed signs of 12 square feet or more in surface area on one side require sign permits issued by the Code Enforcement Officer.
- All freestanding signs and signs of 24 square feet or more in total surface area on one side require Planning Board review and approval prior to permit issuance.
- Business and commercial property owners are encouraged to submit master signage plans specifying the location, dimensions, type, design, and number of all signs to be erected on the property.
- All master signage plans must be submitted to the Planning Board for approval. When the Board has approved such a plan, no further permits will be required for any sign in compliance with the plan.

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