# Sign Regulations in Colton Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Colton Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/colton-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/32996384#32996384)

## At a glance

Colton Town, New York regulates 11 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 20 feet above adjoining ground level tall and 32 square feet, with a At least 10 feet from any lot line setback (Sec. §105-72A,B,C,D). Most commercial signs in Colton Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 20 feet above adjoining ground level | 32 square feet | — |
| CC District, CH District, SCH District | 1 | — | 80 square feet per lot, or 12 square feet per business, whichever is greater | — |

## 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 | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | Attached to building walls, not extending beyond roofline or beyond end of the wall, must not project out away from the building more than 4 feet | — | §105-72A,B,C,D |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet above adjoining ground level | 32 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from any lot line | — | Not located within 10 feet of any lot line | — | §105-72A,B,C,D |
| Identification Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | §105-72G(1) |
| Regulatory Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | §105-72G(2) |
| Bulletin Board (Public/Charitable/Religious Institutions) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 per institution | On premises of institution | — | §105-72G(3) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 9 square feet per lot | — | — | — | — | — | §105-72G(4),H(7) |
| Unilluminated Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | Per lot | — | §105-72G(6) |
| Flag/Emblem/Insignia (Nation, Municipality, School) | — | — | — | — | — | Any district | — | §105-72H(6) |

### CC District, CH District, SCH District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign Budget (Comprehensive per Lot) | — | 80 square feet per lot, or 12 square feet per business, whichever is greater | — | — | — | All additional signs on premises, provided they conform to other regulations | — | §105-72F(1) |

## Prohibited signs in Colton Town

- All signs must be constructed of durable materials, maintained in good condition, and not allowed to become dilapidated or in disrepair.
- No sign may extend beyond the roofline or end of the wall to which it is attached or project more than four feet from the structure.
- Signs shall not be located in road rights-of-way nor extend beyond the lot lines of the parcel on which the sign is located.
- Freestanding signs shall not be located within 10 feet of any lot line or extend more than 20 feet above adjoining ground level.
- Sign placement shall not obstruct safe sight lines from roads or driveways or from intersecting roads.
- No sign shall flash or include artificial light that is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times.
- Illumination shall not constitute a safety hazard or nuisance by reason of its intensity or direction onto adjacent premises or public roads.
- Signs shall not be illuminated between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless the premises are open for business.
- No sign except for traffic, regulatory, or informational sign shall use the words 'stop', 'caution', or 'danger', incorporate red, amber or green lights resembling traffic signals, or resemble 'stop' or 'yield' signs in shape or color.
- No sign shall be larger than 32 square feet.
- No sign shall be attached to unregistered motor vehicles, trailers, or other wheeled structures or vehicles (with exceptions for magnetic business signs on registered vehicles or 'for sale' signs).
- Rotating signs are prohibited.
- No sign or part thereof shall contain or consist of banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, or moving, fluttering, or revolving devices of any kind.
- No moving, flashing, rotating, or otherwise nonstationary or intermittently lighted sign shall be permitted.
- No lights or string of lights will be used for advertising, displaying, or attracting attention to premises when not part of a sign or approved street/outdoor lighting (with exception for seasonal/holiday decorations).
- No natural object shall be defaced and no sign shall be placed upon or supported by any tree, rock, or other natural object other than the ground, except a posting or trespass sign.
- Fences, outbuildings, and appurtenant structures shall not be included in tabulation of lineal feet for signage nor be made part of any sign.
- No mobile sign shall be permitted.
- No motor vehicle with signage may be parked/placed primarily to display the sign.
- No temporary sign (handbill, poster, flyer, announcement, advertisement, etc.) may be attached to fences, utility poles, trees, or other natural features.
- No additional sign permits will be granted on properties violating sign maintenance standards.

## Signs exempt from permit in Colton Town

- A sign no larger than two square feet in area, bearing only the address and name of occupants or property identification without commercial connotation, is allowed without a permit.
- Regulatory signs such as 'no hunting,' 'no parking,' 'enter,' 'exit,' or 'beware of dog,' provided they have no commercial connotation, are allowed without a permit.
- One bulletin board for and on the premises of a public, charitable, or religious institution not to exceed 32 square feet in area is allowed without a permit.
- Unlighted temporary signs are allowed without a permit if the sign area per lot does not exceed nine square feet, is not mounted on a vehicle/trailer/wheeled structure, is displayed no more than 30 days in any six-month period, and includes a date of posting.
- Decorations commemorating nationally or locally recognized holidays or religious events (including lights) are permitted as long as they do not interfere with neighboring uses or cause a safety hazard.
- One unilluminated sign not to exceed six square feet is allowed per lot without a permit.
- Flags, emblems, or insignia of a nation, municipality, or school may be displayed in any district without a permit.
- Temporary signs (handbills, posters, flyers, announcements, or advertisements) do not require a permit, but must comply with other requirements (including not attaching to fences, utility poles, or trees, and being removed within 30 days with date of posting).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The location, placement, painting, alteration, extension, installation, or other erection of any sign, other than exempt signs, requires a building/use permit in accordance with the standards and requirements set forth.
- No explicit requirement for a master sign plan or sign plan is stated in the provided ordinance text.
- Sign area budgets for certain districts (e.g., CC, CH, SCH) are allowed after receipt of a sign permit, subject to specific limits.

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