# Sign Regulations in Croton-on-Hudson, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Croton-on-Hudson, New York (NY)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28

## At a glance

Croton-on-Hudson, New York regulates 32 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Temporary Sign - For Sale, For Rent, Solds in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 6 sq ft each (single lot); 16 sq ft each (real estate subdivision), with a min. 15 ft from street line setback (Sec. 230-44K(2)(a), 230-44K(4), 230-44K(5)). Most commercial signs in Croton-on-Hudson require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | 10 ft | 25% of any given window | — |
| One-Family Residence (RA-60, RA-40, RA-25, RA-9, RA-5), Two-Family Residence (RB), Multiple Residence (RC) | 4 | 42 inches (3.5 ft) | 12 sq ft | — |
| Limited Office (O-1) | 1 | — | 5 sq ft | — |
| Limited Office (O-2) | 1 | — | Not greater than 1.5 × length of wall in feet | — |
| Central Commercial (C-1), Riverside Commercial (C-1R(A)), Riverside Transition (C-1R(B)) | 6 | — | 180 sq in (12 in x 15 in) per sign | — |
| General Commercial (C-2) | 8 | — | 180 sq in (12 in x 15 in) per sign | — |
| Light Industrial (LI) | 3 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft or 1.5 × wall length (ft), whichever is less | — |
| Waterfront Commercial (WC) | 2 | 10 ft | 30 sq ft or 1.5 × wall length (ft), whichever is less | — |
| Waterfront Development (WD) | 4 | 10 ft | 24 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign - For Sale, For Rent, Sold | — | 6 sq ft each (single lot); 16 sq ft each (real estate subdivision) | — | Subdivision sign: min. 15 ft from street line | Max 2 per lot; 1 per real estate subdivision | On lot for sale/rent/sold | — | 230-44K(2)(a), 230-44K(4), 230-44K(5) |
| Temporary Sign - Construction | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per architect, engineer, contractor | At construction site | — | 230-44K(2)(b), 230-44K(4), 230-44K(5) |
| Temporary Sign - Election Campaign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | On private property | — | 230-44K(2)(c), 230-44K(4), 230-44K(5) |
| Temporary Sign - Civic, Philanthropic, Educational, Religious Events | — | — | — | — | — | On property of institution | — | 230-44K(2)(e), 230-44K(4), 230-44K(5) |
| Temporary Sign - Garage Sales, Tag Sales, Short-term Business Activities | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | On property of such sale/activity | — | 230-44K(2)(d), 230-44K(4), 230-44K(5) |
| Freestanding Sign (General) | 10 ft | — | — | — | — | — | — | 230-44L |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Projecting from building | — | 230-44J |
| Window Sign (Permanent) | — | 25% of any given window | — | — | — | Applied to or within 2 ft of window interior | — | 230-44O |

### Central Commercial (C-1), Riverside Commercial (C-1R(A)), Riverside Transition (C-1R(B))

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (All Facades) | — | Not greater than 2× length of wall in feet | — | — | One per tenant per street facade | Each facade fronting a street | — | 230-44P(4)(a)[1-3] |
| Freestanding Sign (>=25 ft setback) | — | 40 sq ft per face | — | Min. 25 ft from curbline | 1 | Where building set back ≥ 25 ft from curbline | — | 230-44P(4)(a)[4] |
| Freestanding Sign (15-25 ft setback) (Special Permit) | — | Up to 40 sq ft per face or lesser as prescribed by ZBA | — | Min. 15 ft and <25 ft from curbline/edge | 1 | Where building set back 15-25 ft from curb/edge | — | 230-44P(4)(a)[4] |
| Wall Sign (Service Stations) | — | — | — | — | One per wall per street + one freestanding | On each wall fronting a street | — | 230-44P(4)(b)[1] |
| Freestanding Sign (Service Stations) | — | — | — | — | 1 | On service station property | — | 230-44P(4)(b)[1] |
| Vehicle Window Sign (Interior) | — | 180 sq in (12 in x 15 in) per sign | — | — | 1 per vehicle | Interior of vehicle | — | 230-44P(4)(b)[2] |

### General Commercial (C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (All Facades) | — | Not greater than 2× length of wall in feet | — | — | One per tenant per street facade | Each facade fronting a street | — | 230-44P(5)(a) via P(4) |
| Freestanding Sign (>=25 ft setback) | — | 40 sq ft per face | — | Min. 25 ft from curbline | 1 | Where building set back ≥ 25 ft from curbline | — | 230-44P(5)(a) via P(4) |
| Freestanding Sign (15-25 ft setback) (Special Permit) | — | Up to 40 sq ft per face or lesser as prescribed by ZBA | — | Min. 15 ft and <25 ft from curbline/edge | 1 | Where building set back 15-25 ft from curb/edge | — | 230-44P(5)(a) via P(4) |
| Wall Sign (Service Stations & Auto Sales) | — | — | — | — | One per wall per street + one freestanding | On each wall fronting a street | — | 230-44P(5)(c)[1] |
| Freestanding Sign (Service Stations & Auto Sales) | — | — | — | — | 1 | On lot | — | 230-44P(5)(c)[1] |
| Vehicle Window Sign (Interior) | — | 180 sq in (12 in x 15 in) per sign | — | — | 1 per vehicle | Interior of vehicle | — | 230-44P(5)(c)[2] |
| Drive-in Theater Signs - Theater Name | — | — | — | — | 1 | Affixed to reverse side of theater screen structure | — | 230-44P(5)(b)[1] |
| Drive-in Theater Signs - Supplementary | — | — | — | — | 1 per feature/announcement | On same face as theater name sign | — | 230-44P(5)(b)[2] |

## Prohibited signs in Croton-on-Hudson

- No sign shall be erected, replaced, moved or modified except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
- All signs, except for temporary signs and certain billboards, must pertain to a use conducted on the same property on which the sign is located.
- Sign illumination shall not be twinkling, flashing, intermittent (except for time/temperature signs), or of changing degrees of color or intensity.
- No sign shall contain or consist of Day-Glo-like material.
- No light source used for illuminating signage shall be a source of glare.
- No sign shall be located so as to obscure any signs displayed by a public authority.
- No sign shall be placed in such a way as to obstruct proper vehicular sight distance.
- No sign shall interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic flow.
- No sign shall interfere with any ventilation system, door, window, fire escape or other emergency exit.
- No sign or sign component shall be moving, animated, rotating or revolving.
- No sign shall contain removable letters, except for signs associated with educational, religious, or municipal institutions, gas stations, or movie theaters.
- Light strips and strings of lights shall not be used for advertising or attracting attention to a sign when they do not comprise the text of the sign.
- All signs must be kept in good repair and in safe, neat and clean condition.
- All signs and related illumination shall be of a professional quality (except as exempted).
- Marquee signs are permitted for theaters only.
- Projecting signs must not project vertically above the roofline or parapet, or extend horizontally beyond the limits of the building.
- Billboards are prohibited except for those existing on the effective date associated with a site on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Signs that compete for attention with or may be mistaken for a traffic signal are prohibited.
- Searchlights, beacons, blimps, and permanent balloons are prohibited.
- Signs attached to or painted on trucks or other large vehicles, when obviously marked and parked to advertise or attract attention, are prohibited.
- Banners, flags, strings of balloons, flags or lights, or similar outdoor advertising are prohibited except on a temporary basis with respect to the opening, reopening, or remodeling of the business (maximum duration of 45 days).

## Signs exempt from permit in Croton-on-Hudson

- Temporary signs do not require a signage permit (subject to restrictions and duration limits as set forth in Subsection K).
- Temporary signs must conform with all other provisions of the chapter except with respect to being of a professional quality (Subsection H).
- Residential yard signs (up to three, nonilluminated, each not exceeding six square feet and no higher than 42 inches above existing ground surface) do not require professional quality as required in Subsection H.
- Nonconforming billboards that existed on the effective date of these regulations are exempt if associated with a site on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Certain temporary signs (real estate, construction, election, garage/tag sales, civic/educational/religious events) are exempt from permit and/or standard limits, as detailed in Subsection K.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signage applications (except temporary signs and certain residential yard signs) are reviewed by the Village Engineer, Visual Environment Board (VEB), and, as appropriate, the Planning Board.
- If signage is part of a site plan approval or a change of use approval, the Planning Board's decision on the site plan shall include its decision on the proposed signage.
- The Planning Board may require the submission of an illumination plan for illuminated signage.
- Where a building or site is permitted more than one sign by the provisions of this chapter, all new signs shall be consistent relative to one another in terms of size, shape, and location. Further, the Planning Board may require the submission of a master signage plan for the site which shows such consistency.
- The Planning Board may require a master signage plan as per Subsection N.
- For Waterfront Development districts, the Planning Board may require signage details as part of the site development plan review process.
- Modifications to sign requirements may be granted by the Planning Board, who may attach conditions to any such approval.

## Full detail

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