# Sign Regulations in Chatham Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Chatham Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/chatham-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/10484483#10484483)

## At a glance

Chatham Town, New York regulates 6 sign types across 1 zoning district. Business Sign - Freestandings in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 18 ft tall and 100 sq ft (single sign); 150 sq ft (total for two signs) (Sec. §180-32(E)(1)-(8)). Most commercial signs in Chatham 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 | 6 | 18 ft | 100 sq ft (single sign); 150 sq ft (total for two signs) | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name/Professional/Home Occupation Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On the premises on which the occupant resides | — | §180-32(B) |
| Bulletin Board (Church, School, Public Structure) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | In connection with any church, school, or similar public structure | — | §180-32(C) |
| Temporary Real Estate or Construction Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | On the property being sold, leased, or developed | — | §180-32(D) |
| Business Sign - Freestanding | 18 ft | 100 sq ft (single sign); 150 sq ft (total for two signs) | — | — | 1 (freestanding, per business) | On the premises, freestanding | — | §180-32(E)(1)-(8) |
| Business Sign - Attached to Building (Wall Sign) | Must not extend above the roof/parapet | 100 sq ft (single sign); 150 sq ft (total for two signs) | — | — | 1 (wall sign, per business) | On building; attached | — | §180-32(E)(1)-(8) |
| Off-site Directional Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Off-site | — | §180-32(G) |

## Prohibited signs in Chatham Town

- Signs as defined in Article II are specifically prohibited, except as herein provided.
- Signs which are animated, flashing, or with intermittent illumination are prohibited.
- Signs shall not project over public rights-of-way or property lines.
- Signs on canopies are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Chatham Town

- In any district, a sign not exceeding four square feet is permitted which announces the name, address or professional or home occupation of the occupant of the premises on which said sign is located.
- A bulletin board not exceeding 24 square feet is permitted in connection with any church, school or similar public structure.
- A temporary real estate or construction sign, not exceeding 24 square feet is permitted on the property being sold, leased or developed. Such sign shall be removed when the property has been sold, leased or developed.
- A business sign is permitted in connection with any legal business or industry located on the premises, subject to certain requirements.
- Signs off-site may be permitted by the Board of Appeals for businesses, churches or service organizations located in Chatham only if necessary for directional purposes.

## Full detail

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