# Sign Regulations in Cochecton Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Cochecton Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/cochecton-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/26994589#26994589)

## At a glance

Cochecton Town, New York regulates 11 sign types across 1 zoning district. Freestanding Sign - Pole Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 10 feet tall and 24 square feet per sign, with a 25 feet from highway right-of-way line setback (Sec. §240-21I(1), §240-21F(8), §240-21C, §240-21A). Most commercial signs in Cochecton 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 | 11 | 10 feet | 64 square feet 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 Sign | 10 feet | 24 square feet per sign | — | 25 feet from highway right-of-way line | One per lot, or one per 200 linear feet of lot frontage. More than three signs require special use permit. | Set back at least 25 feet from the edge of the highway right-of-way line | — | §240-21I(1), §240-21F(8), §240-21C, §240-21A |
| Freestanding Sign - Ground Sign | 6 feet | 64 square feet per sign | — | Side yard setbacks as for principal structures in the district (§240-21F(4)) | One per lot, or one per 200 linear feet of lot frontage. More than three signs require special use permit. | As allowed per lot or per street frontage | — | §240-21I(2), §240-21E(14), §240-21A, §240-21C |
| Freestanding Sign - Portable Sign | 10 feet | 24 square feet per sign | — | 25 feet from highway right-of-way line | Same as freestanding sign | Set back at least 25 feet from highway right-of-way line | — | §240-21F(8), §240-21I(1) |
| Freestanding Sign - Bus Shelter Sign | — | — | — | — | Included in freestanding sign count for property | On or at bus shelters | — | §240-21M |
| Wall Sign | — | 10% of any wall surface area | — | — | No explicit limit; restricted by total wall area. | Affixed to supporting wall of business building; must not cover architectural features; must be proportionally sized and located (§240-21E(5)). | — | §240-21J, §240-21A, §240-21C, §240-21F(2),(3), §240-21E(5) |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | One per lot | On all lots | — | §240-21I(3) |
| Temporary Sign - Special Event/Advertising/Banner | — | 64 square feet total surface area | — | — | — | Where permitted | — | §240-21N |
| Development/Builder Promotional Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | Max two per property, or two per street frontage if property has more than one street frontage | On premises being sold or developed | — | §240-21K(2) |

## Prohibited signs in Cochecton 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.
- Signs other than official traffic signs shall comply with side yard setbacks as established for principal structures in the district where the sign is located.
- No sign, except a public sign, visible from a public street, shall use words, phrases, symbols, or characters which could be interpreted by a motorist as being a public safety warning or traffic sign (e.g., 'stop', 'danger').
- No light shall be permitted that, by reason of intensity, color, location, movement or direction of its beam, would be a distraction or would otherwise interfere with public safety.
- 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.
- 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.
- All signs shall be removed within seven days after the reason for their erection no longer applies.
- Garish colors (e.g., fluorescent lime-green) and materials shall be avoided, and vivid colors (e.g., bright red) shall not dominate a site.
- The sign should be located so as to not interfere in any way with the clear views required for public safety by highway travelers or pedestrians.
- The sign must not be an overhead danger or obstacle to persons below.
- The sign shall not block the view of any other signs.
- The sign should not substantially interfere with the views to and from other enterprises or residences.

## Signs exempt from permit in Cochecton Town

- Signs bearing the words 'sold,' 'rented,' or similar phrases with the name of the person effecting sale or rental, provided such signs are removed within 14 days after the sale, rental, or lease.
- Signs advertising the sale or development of the premises by a builder, contractor, developer, or other person interested in such sale or development, provided the size is not in excess of 32 square feet, not more than two signs are placed upon any property (or two per street frontage), the sign is not illuminated, and such signs are removed no more than 30 days following completion of a sale.
- Signs to provide for the normal and safe flow of traffic such as entrance, exit, and parking signs, provided such signs are no larger than necessary for persons of normal vision to observe and are permitted in excess of other limitations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All freestanding signs and signs of 24 square feet or more in total surface area on one side must be submitted to the Planning Board for 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 proposed for the property now or in the future; such plans must be prepared by a qualified professional and submitted to the Planning Board for approval.
- A master signage plan may also be submitted for multiple contiguous properties.
- Once a master signage plan is approved by the Planning Board, no further permits are required for any sign in compliance with the plan.
- More than three freestanding signs on a property require a special use permit.
- Every application for a sign permit must include a graphic presentation of the proposed sign's placement and appearance, as well as written consent of the property owner.

## Full detail

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