# Sign Regulations in Camden Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Camden Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/camden-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/36496334#36496334)

## At a glance

Camden Town, New York regulates 20 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Projecting Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at Not higher than the roof line tall, 32 square feet, and Extending not more than 10 feet from building face wide, with a 15 ft from building corner at intersection; 20 ft from another projecting sign setback (Sec. §160-9; §160-5; §160-7). Most commercial signs in Camden 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 | 6 | 30 feet above road level or finished grade | 300 square feet | — |
| RES District | 10 | — | 32 square feet per side | — |
| RUR District | 14 | 30 feet above road level or finished grade | 300 square feet | — |

## 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 | — | 30% of the total wall area | — | — | — | Attached to outside wall of building, not extending more than 6 feet over top of wall or more than the ends of the wall, not extending more than 12 inches from the wall. | — | §160-8; §160-5; §160-7 |
| Projecting Sign | Not higher than the roof line | 32 square feet | Extending not more than 10 feet from building face | 15 ft from building corner at intersection; 20 ft from another projecting sign | — | Attached to building; may not extend into vehicular or pedestrian areas; not within 15 ft of building corner at street intersection; not within 20 ft of another projecting sign | — | §160-9; §160-5; §160-7 |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet above road level or finished grade | 32 square feet on either side | — | 25 ft from side property line; 50 ft from another freestanding sign; may not extend into right-of-way | — | On premises; not extending over or into right-of-way. | — | §160-10; §160-5; §160-7 |
| Billboard | 30 feet above road level or finished grade | 300 square feet | — | 200 ft from any other billboard | — | Not attached to building or vehicle | — | §160-13; §160-5; §160-7 |
| Directory Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §160-7C |
| Portable Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | §160-11 |

### RES District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Permit-Exempt Signs (Multiple Types) | — | Varies by sign type (see additional requirements) | — | Garage/real estate/crop signs not within right-of-way, 15 ft setback from side property lines for some signs | Varies by type | — | — | §160-6; §134-4 |
| Nameplate or Professional Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 9 square feet per side | — | — | — | Building-mounted or ground-mounted | — | §160-14A |
| Sign/Bulletin Board (Institutional) | — | 32 square feet per side | — | — | One per entrance on different street/highway | On premises of institution; one per entrance on different street/highway | — | §160-14B |
| Subdivisions/Multi-dwelling Rental Availability | — | 32 square feet per side | — | — | One per entrance on different street/highway | At entrance(s) on different street/highway | — | §160-14C |
| Recreational Facilities Sign | — | 32 square feet per side | — | — | One per entrance on different street/highway | At entrance(s) on different street/highway | — | §160-14D |
| Utility Identification Sign | — | 32 square feet per side | — | — | — | On premises of public utility | — | §160-14E |
| Agricultural Operation Name Sign | — | 32 square feet per side | — | — | — | On premises of agricultural operation | — | §160-14F |
| Development Name Sign (Multi-dwelling) | — | 32 square feet per side | — | — | One per entrance on different street/highway | At entrance(s) on different street/highway | — | §160-14G |

### RUR District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Permit-Exempt Signs (Multiple Types) | — | Varies by sign type (see additional requirements) | — | Garage/real estate/crop signs not within right-of-way, 15 ft setback from side property lines for some signs | Varies by type | — | — | §160-6; §134-4 |
| Nameplate or Professional Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 9 square feet per side | — | — | — | Building-mounted or ground-mounted | — | §160-14A; §160-15A |
| Sign/Bulletin Board (Institutional) | — | 32 square feet per side | — | — | One per entrance on different street/highway | On premises of institution; one per entrance on different street/highway | — | §160-14B; §160-15A |
| Subdivisions/Multi-dwelling Rental Availability | — | 32 square feet per side | — | — | One per entrance on different street/highway | At entrance(s) on different street/highway | — | §160-14C; §160-15A |
| Recreational Facilities Sign | — | 32 square feet per side | — | — | One per entrance on different street/highway | At entrance(s) on different street/highway | — | §160-14D; §160-15A |
| Development Name Sign (Multi-dwelling) | — | 32 square feet per side | — | — | One per entrance on different street/highway | At entrance(s) on different street/highway | — | §160-14G; §160-15A |
| Directory Sign (Shopping Center) | — | 180 square feet | — | — | 1 per street accessing shopping center | At entrance to shopping center | — | §160-15B(5) |
| Billboard (Off-premises Advertising) | 30 feet above road level or finished grade | 300 square feet | — | 200 ft from any other billboard. | — | Not on premises of advertised business/service/commodity. | — | §160-13; §160-15C |

## Prohibited signs in Camden Town

- No sign shall consist of banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices.
- The height of a sign and its structure may not exceed 20 feet. Exceptions to these are billboards and directory signs.
- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving lights except to show time and temperature.
- No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to confuse or obstruct the view of any traffic sign, signal or device or obstruct the visibility for vehicles entering or exiting highways.
- No sign of any size or description, except traffic signs placed by public agencies, may be erected, placed, maintained or extended into the right-of-way of any street or highway.
- No sign shall obstruct any fire escape or any door or window leading thereto, nor shall any sign be attached to a fire escape.
- No sign shall obstruct the view of any other sign from the roadway.
- All signs shall have sufficient horizontal and vertical clearance so as to provide clear and unobstructed visibility for vehicles entering and leaving the highway.
- All signs shall be securely attached to a building or to other structures which are judged to be structurally sound by the Enforcement Officer.
- No portable signs are allowed, except that a new business or business in a new location may use one portable sign for not more than 60 days or until installation of a permanent sign, whichever occurs first, and no portable sign may be larger than 32 square feet.
- Roof signs are not permitted.
- No billboard may be attached to any building or vehicle.
- All signs shall meet the appropriate standards of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (19 NYCRR 1200).
- No sign shall be illuminated so as to cause glare or reflection constituting a traffic hazard or nuisance to adjoining properties.
- No person shall injure, deface or remove any 'no trespass' signs or notices placed or maintained by said Village on said premises.

## Signs exempt from permit in Camden Town

- Historical markers, tablets and statues, memorial signs and plaques, names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze, stainless steel or similar material, and emblems installed by government agencies, religious or nonprofit organizations not exceeding six square feet.
- Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection with a commercial promotion.
- Directional signs for the convenience of the general public identifying public parking areas, fire zones, entrances and exits and similar signs, internally illuminated or nonilluminated, not exceeding six square feet.
- Nonilluminated warning, private drive, posted or no-trespassing signs not exceeding two square feet per face.
- Number and nameplates identifying residents, mounted on a house, apartment or mailbox, not exceeding two square feet in area.
- Lawn signs identifying residents, not exceeding four square feet per side, nonilluminated except by a lamppost as support, with no advertising message.
- Private owner merchandise sale signs for garage sales and auctions not exceeding 14 days and not exceeding six square feet.
- Temporary, nonilluminated 'for sale,' 'for rent,' real estate signs and similar signs concerning the premises, within specified size, location, and timing limits.
- One temporary sign for a roadside stand selling agricultural produce grown on the premises in season, not exceeding 16 square feet per side and appropriately set back.
- Holiday decorations, including temporary nonilluminated window signs and posters not exceeding 50% of the window surface.
- Directional signs for meetings, conventions and other assemblies.
- One nonilluminated sign listing the architect, engineer, contractor and/or owner on premises where construction, renovation or repair is in progress, within size and removal requirements.
- Political posters, banners, promotional devices and similar signs not exceeding 32 square feet, within placement, removal, and responsibility requirements.
- Temporary signs advertising a special event for a school, charitable or civic organization, not exceeding 32 square feet, removed within 48 hours after the event.
- Temporary nonilluminated signs, banners or other promotional devices advertising a special price or promotion for a product, not displayed longer than 28 days.
- Any sign advertising the price of fuel placed above a fuel pump at a gasoline or service station (not exceeding four square feet per side).
- Any temporary sign(s) advertising a certain type of crop located upon an agricultural operation, not greater than six square feet per side and removed after crop harvest.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No mention of a master sign plan or sign plan requirement in the general sections; individual sign applications must include a drawing showing dimensions, proposed design, legend, colors, lighting, materials, structural details, and plot location map (Section 160-5A).
- Sign permits are issued by the Enforcement Officer upon review of compliance with the ordinance (Section 160-5B).
- Variances from sign regulations may be requested through the Zoning Board of Appeals and may involve a public hearing (Section 160-19B).
- In shopping centers, permission from the owner and/or manager is required for individual businesses to erect signs within the center (Section 160-15B(4)).

## Full detail

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