# Sign Regulations in Cornwall-On-Hudson, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Cornwall-On-Hudson, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/cornwall-on-hudson
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28

## At a glance

Cornwall-On-Hudson, New York regulates 15 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Construction Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 32 sq ft, with a 10 ft from street line setback (Sec. 172-47A(1)). Most commercial signs in Cornwall-On-Hudson require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Central Business and Shopping Subdistrict, Industrial District | 3 | Not above building roof line | — | — |
| Residential District | 3 | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential District | 4 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street line | 1 per project | On premises where construction, repair or renovation is in progress | — | 172-47A(1) |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street line | 1 per residential parcel | On premises being sold, leased, or rented | — | 172-47A(2)(a) |
| Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street line | 2 per nonresidential parcel | On premises being sold, leased, or rented | — | 172-47A(2)(a) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from nearest street or property line; 200 ft from nearest right-of-way intersection | 2 per subdivision | On premises of approved subdivision | — | 172-47A(2)(b) |
| Subdivision Directional Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street or property line | 1 per intersection | Within 50 yards of an intersection and not more than 5 miles from the subdivision | — | 172-47A(2)(c) |
| Identity Sign | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Premises of agency/public utility | — | 172-47A(3) |
| Civic or Religious Sign | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of civic/religious/educational/recreational/social clubs and similar organizations | — | 172-47A(4) |
| Nameplate Sign or Home Professional Sign | 6 ft | 2 sq ft | — | 3 ft from street line | 1 per dwelling | Per dwelling | — | 172-47A(6) |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign or Home Professional Sign | 6 ft | 2 sq ft | — | 3 ft from street line | 1 per dwelling | Per dwelling, 3 ft minimum setback from street line, not higher than 6 ft from ground | — | 172-47A(6) |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential District) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street line | 1 per parcel | On premises being offered for sale, lease, or rental | — | 172-47A(2)(a) |
| Civic or Religious Sign | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of churches, libraries, schools, clubs, museums | — | 172-47A(4) |

### Nonresidential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential District) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street line | 2 per parcel | On premises being offered for sale, lease, or rental | — | 172-47A(2)(a) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from nearest street or property, 200 ft from intersection | 2 per subdivision | On premises of approved subdivision | — | 172-47A(2)(b) |
| Subdivision Directional Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street or property line | 1 per intersection | Within 50 yards of street intersection, not more than 5 miles from subdivision | — | 172-47A(2)(c) |
| Identity Sign | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of a public utility or agency | — | 172-47A(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Cornwall-On-Hudson

- No person shall erect any sign which requires approval without first obtaining a permit from the Code Enforcement Officer.
- No sign shall be placed so as to interfere with visibility at an intersection.
- Political campaign signs cannot be placed on any public property, utility poles or trees.
- No illuminated sign may have a light source that moves or shines directly into the eyes of vehicle occupants, into a window of any residence within 200 feet, or where the illumination interferes with visibility or readability of any traffic sign or device.
- Illuminated signs (except cloth flags moved only by natural wind) shall not move or have moving or animated parts or images, whether by machinery, wind, electronics, or otherwise; swinging signs are prohibited.
- No neon sign or similar illuminated advertisement shall be of such color or located in such a fashion as to diminish or detract in any way from the effectiveness of any traffic signal or similar safety or warning device.
- Any sign existing on or after the effective date of this chapter, which no longer advertises an existing business conducted or product sold on the premises, must be removed after written notice.
- Unsafe, insecure or menacing signs must be repaired or removed within 30 days of notification; if not, permits will be revoked and the sign removed.
- Signs which are a source of immediate peril to persons or property may be summarily removed by the Code Enforcement Officer.
- Signs, other than those attached to a building wall, must be constructed to withstand specified wind loads if 15 feet or over in height and so certified by a professional engineer or architect.

## Signs exempt from permit in Cornwall-On-Hudson

- Temporary nonilluminated real estate signs advertising the sale, lease or rental of premises, meeting specific area and height standards, do not require a permit.
- Nameplate signs indicating the name, address or property name (maximum 2 sq ft, no letters over 4 inches, one per dwelling) do not require a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Where large numbers of signs are justified, a sign plaza may be established, and the consolidated sign plan is subject to approval by the Planning Board in accordance with site plan review procedures.
- Any such sign plans are subject to all applicable state and county regulations, if any.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 4 zoning districts in Cornwall-On-Hudson — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Cornwall-On-Hudson+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-cornwall-on-hudson

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