# Sign Regulations in Brownville Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Brownville Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/brownville-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12647169#12647169)

## At a glance

Brownville Town, New York regulates 15 sign types across 1 zoning district. Freestanding Sign (Business or Industrial Use)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 20 ft above surrounding grade tall and 40 sq ft, with a 10 ft from road right-of-way setback (Sec. § 165-26B(1)-(5)). Most commercial signs in Brownville 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 | 15 | 20 ft above surrounding grade | 40 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Business or Industrial Use) | 20 ft above surrounding grade | 40 sq ft | — | 10 ft from road right-of-way | 1 per lot, 2 for corner/through lots | No part less than 10 ft from road right-of-way; must not obscure lines of sight at corners or driveways; should not obscure scenic views unless no alternative | — | § 165-26B(1)-(5) |
| Freestanding Sign (Other Uses) | 20 ft above surrounding grade | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft from road right-of-way | 1 per lot, 2 for corner/through lots | No part less than 10 ft from road right-of-way; must not obscure lines of sight at corners or driveways; should not obscure scenic views unless no alternative | — | § 165-26B(1)-(5) |
| Building-Mounted Sign (Business or Industrial Use) | Vertical dimension of face not to exceed 2 ft plus 0.5 ft for each 25 ft of setback from the road right-of-way | — | — | — | — | On any building face oriented towards a road right-of-way | — | § 165-26C(1)-(4) |
| Building-Mounted Sign (Other Uses) | Vertical dimension of face not to exceed 2 ft plus 0.5 ft for each 25 ft of setback from the road right-of-way | — | — | — | — | On any building face oriented towards a road right-of-way | — | § 165-26C(1)-(4) |
| Exempt Sign - Historical/Memorial/Emblem | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-premises | — | § 165-26D(1) |
| Exempt Sign - Warning/Directional (General Public) | 6 ft above grade | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 165-26D(3) |
| Exempt Sign - Residential Number/Name | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 165-26D(4) |
| Exempt Sign - Temporary 'For Sale'/'For Rent' | — | 6 sq ft (one/two-family dwelling), 12 sq ft (multi-family), 24 sq ft (other) | — | — | 1 | On-premises | — | § 165-26D(8) |

## Prohibited signs in Brownville Town

- No sign shall be erected on any lot in any district without a zoning permit, unless such sign is listed as an exempt sign.
- No illuminated sign shall employ flashing or intermittent light and shall not cause glare that would hamper a motorist's sight or spill excessive light onto an adjacent residential property.
- No sign shall contain or consist of banners, ribbons, pennants, streamers, spinners or any other oscillating, rotating or moving components.
- No nonstructural sign shall be allowed on any tree, rock face or other natural feature.
- No off-premises signs shall be allowed, other than as provided for certain exempt signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Brownville Town

- Historical signs, memorial signs, and emblems of government agencies and/or a religious institution or nonprofit organization sign (sign area not to exceed six square feet).
- Flags and insignia of any government not displayed as a commercial promotion.
- Warning signs and directional signs for the convenience of the general public (sign area not to exceed two square feet and height not to exceed six feet above grade).
- A residential house number and/or name plate (sign area not to exceed two square feet).
- A home occupation sign (sign area not to exceed four square feet).
- Garage or lawn sale signs, auction signs, or similar privately owned items for-sale signs (may be on- or off-premises, must be removed within one week of the sale).
- A limited business sign (sign area not to exceed 16 square feet).
- Temporary 'for sale' and 'for rent' signs for the real estate or premises on which the sign is located (sign area not to exceed six square feet for a one- or two-family dwelling, 12 square feet for a multiple-family dwelling or 24 square feet for any other use or combination of uses; must be removed within one week after the sale or rental).
- A motor vehicle inspection station sign, gasoline pump price signs, or other signs required by state or federal law (sign area not to exceed the minimum area required thereby).
- Directional signs for meetings, conventions, or their events (sign area not to exceed 12 square feet; may be on- or off-premises; must be removed within one week after the event concludes).
- Election posters, banners, and similar signs (sign area not to exceed four square feet on any residential property or 16 square feet on any other property; may be on- or off-premises; limited to a period of up to 60 days prior to an election and must be removed within one week thereafter).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No zoning permit shall be issued for a freestanding sign where its location has not been approved by the Planning Board as part of site plan approval.

## Full detail

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