# Sign Regulations in Boston Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Boston Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/boston-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9001878#9001878)

## At a glance

Boston Town, New York regulates 28 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Pedestal Sign (Shopping Center)s in the R-C, C, M zoning district are capped at 18 ft (base); increased by 1 ft per 5 sq ft of area, up to 30 ft max tall and 30 sq ft (base); up to 90 sq ft (with frontage/setback increase), with a min 20 ft from other property lines. setback (Sec. §95-8C, §95-11E(3)). Most commercial signs in Boston Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 19 | 7 ft | 32 sq ft (maximum) | — |
| R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-A | 1 | — | — | — |
| R-C, C, M | 9 | 18 ft (base); increased by 1 ft per 5 sq ft of area, up to 30 ft max | 50 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Roof | — | §95-5B |
| For Sale/Lease/Rent Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises | On premises | — | §95-6A(1) |
| Professional Nameplate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per occupant | — | — | §95-6A(2) |
| Sign or Bulletin Board (Places of Worship, Schools, Libraries, Museums, Social Clubs, Societies) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §95-6B(1) |
| Real Estate Development or Subdivision Sign | — | 32 sq ft (maximum) | — | — | No more than 2 per premises | On premises of development/subdivision | — | §95-6B(2) |
| Construction Sign (Multilisting) | — | 32 sq ft (maximum) | — | — | 1 per project | On construction site | — | §95-7C(2)(a) |
| Special Purpose Building Announcement Sign | 7 ft | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per project | On post supports at construction site | — | §95-7C(2)(b) |
| Agricultural Sign | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | — | On agricultural premises | — | §95-7C(3) |

### R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-A

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any Sign (General) | — | — | — | Minimum 5 ft from front property line, 15 ft from all other property lines | — | — | — | — |

### R-C, C, M

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | Combined with other types: Max 3 per premises | Affixed to face of building | — | §95-8A, §95-11E(1) |
| Ground Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | Min 5 ft from front property line; if area >20 sq ft, minimum 20 ft from other property lines | Combined with other types: Max 3 per premises | Inside property lines | — | §95-8B, §95-11E(2) |
| Pedestal Sign (Shopping Center) | 18 ft (base); increased by 1 ft per 5 sq ft of area, up to 30 ft max | 30 sq ft (base); up to 90 sq ft (with frontage/setback increase) | — | Min 5 ft from front property line. If area ≤ 20 sq ft: min 5 ft from other property lines; if >20 sq ft: min 20 ft from other property lines. | 1 per shopping center | For buildings set back 50 ft or more from street right-of-way | — | §95-8C, §95-11E(3) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Projects from exterior of building | — | §95-8D |
| Gasoline Station Portable Sign (Pump Area) | 4 ft above base of pumps | 10 sq ft per sign | — | — | Max 2 per premises | Pump area of gasoline service station | — | §95-8E(1) |
| Gasoline Station Pedestal Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per gasoline station | Gasoline service station area | — | §95-8E(2) |
| Gasoline Station Wall Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Building face of gasoline station | — | §95-8E(3) |
| Entrance, Exit, and Traffic Control Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §95-8F, §95-11F |

## Prohibited signs in Boston Town

- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving light or lights. Beacon lights and strobe lights are prohibited except as provided for places of worship, schools, and similar institutions.
- No sign or lighting device shall be placed so as to direct beams or illumination on a public street, highway, sidewalk, or adjacent premises to cause glare or reflection constituting a traffic hazard or nuisance.
- Molded plastic or similar precast signs illuminated from within shall not exceed the specified light intensity and lighting devices must be spaced as specified.
- All signs containing electrical wiring shall comply with the National Electric Code and the New York Board of Fire Underwriters. Electrical components must bear the label of an approved testing agency.
- No signs shall be placed on the roof of any building.
- No portable or temporary sign shall be placed on the front or face of a building or on any premises, except as specifically provided elsewhere in the ordinance.
- No sign or part thereof shall contain or consist of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, or other similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices except as specifically permitted. Strings of lights shall not be used for advertising or attracting attention when not part of a sign.
- Not more than 25% of the permitted sign surface area shall be used to promote a product or commodity not the primary function or principal product sold or distributed on the premises.
- No signs are permitted which advertise commodities or services other than those available for sale, hire, or use on the premises, including billboards or other ground signs.
- Temporary or permanent signs on vehicles are prohibited except as provided for signs painted or attached directly to the body of the vehicle, and shall not be used to circumvent sign regulations.
- No sign, whether new or existing, shall be erected or changed as to size or location except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
- All signs must be kept clean, neatly painted and free from hazards, and maintained in a safe condition.

## Signs exempt from permit in Boston Town

- The term 'sign' does not include the flag, pennant or insignia of any nation, group of nations, state, or Town.
- Signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function or required by law, ordinance, or governmental regulation are exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No explicit reference to a requirement for a master sign plan or sign plan appears in the ordinance text.
- A permit application must include a detailed drawing or blueprint showing construction details, lettering or pictorial matter, lighting position, and a location plan showing the position of the sign on the building or land and in relation to nearby structures and streets.
- A variance or exception may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals through a public hearing process when unique circumstances exist or for additional signage.

## Full detail

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