# Sign Regulations in Delaware Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/delaware-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/30000936#30000936)

## At a glance

Delaware Town, New York regulates 11 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Off-Premises Advertising Sign (Billboard)s in the B-1 District zoning district are capped at No higher than the maximum building height in the B-1 district tall and 150 square feet, with a Same as for principal structures (except front yard). At least 2,000 feet from another billboard, and 200 feet from street intersection. setback (Sec. §220-97A-H). Most commercial signs in Delaware 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 | 8 feet | — | — |
| B-1 District | 1 | No higher than the maximum building height in the B-1 district | 150 square feet | — |

## 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 | — | — | — | — | — | Attached parallel to but within six inches of a wall, or painted/erected within wall limits. Projecting signs and window signs are also considered wall signs for maximum sign area purposes. | — | §220-93J, §220-92A, §220-93E |
| Freestanding Sign | Shall not exceed eight feet in height from average ground level to top of sign (if a ground sign; see definition). | — | — | — | — | Permanently affixed to ground; not attached to any building. | — | §220-92F(1), §220-93E |
| Ground Sign | 8 feet | — | — | — | — | Rises from ground foundation; entire bottom in contact with or close to the ground. | — | Definition, §220-93E |
| Awning (Canopy) Sign | Shall not project higher than the top of the awning/canopy/marquee. | — | — | — | — | Part of or attached to an awning, canopy, or other protective cover over door/entrance/window/outdoor area. | — | §220-93F |
| Window Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed to/behind a window pane for outside reading. | — | §220-93H |
| Flag | — | — | — | — | — | Mounted on pole, cable, or rope at one end. | — | §220-93I |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On the premises where temporary activity/service occurs (with exception for certain civic/charitable event signs which can be off premises). | — | §220-94A, §220-94D |
| Construction (Contractor) Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On the property with approved building permit. | — | §220-94B |

### B-1 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Off-Premises Advertising Sign (Billboard) | No higher than the maximum building height in the B-1 district | 150 square feet | — | Same as for principal structures (except front yard). At least 2,000 feet from another billboard, and 200 feet from street intersection. | One sign per facing per structure | May be erected only along NYS Route 97, NYS Route 52, and NYS Route 17-B. Not permitted within 2,000 feet of another off-premises sign or within 200 feet of a public street intersection. | — | §220-97A-H |

## Prohibited signs in Delaware Town

- No sign may be placed or maintained except as provided in the ordinance; all signs contrary to the chapter are declared nuisances.
- All signs not expressly permitted or exempted under this chapter are prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window, door opening or wall opening intended as means of ingress or egress.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to interfere with any opening required for ventilation.
- All signs shall maintain clearance from electrical power lines and communications lines as required by the National Electrical Code.
- All signs and supporting structures shall maintain clearance and noninterference with all surface and underground facilities and conduits for water, sewage, gas, electricity, or communications equipment or lines.
- The placement of all signs and supporting structures shall not interfere with natural or artificial drainage or surface or underground water.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to interfere with any existing warning or instructional sign.
- No sign shall be erected so as to interfere with or confuse traffic, present any traffic hazard, or obstruct the vision of motorists; all signs must comply with clear sight triangle requirements.
- Illumination using unshielded lighting, including incandescent light bulbs hung/strung on poles, wires or other support, to illuminate buildings, structures, outdoor sales, or storage areas is prohibited (except as specifically provided for December/temporary events).

## Signs exempt from permit in Delaware Town

- Permits are not required for routine maintenance or changing of the parts or copy of a sign, provided the maintenance/change does not alter the sign's surface area or height or otherwise render the sign nonconforming.
- Certain signs that are small, unobtrusive and incidental to principal use of lots may be allowed without permit, subject to the substantive requirements of the chapter.
- The Schedule of Sign Regulations lists signage allowed without permits, which varies by zoning district.
- New York State and United States flags are exempt from all provisions of this chapter.
- Garden and house flags used for decorative purposes in conjunction with residential uses are exempt.
- The term 'sign' does not include any flag or badge or insignia of the United States, State of New York, Sullivan County, the Town of Delaware, or official historic plaques of any governmental jurisdiction or agency.
- Historical signage such as year of construction, name of builder, or other historical marker data for nonadvertising purposes is not considered signage.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applications for sign permits must include two copies of plans and specifications, with at least a sketch plan of the property showing the sign's placement, and detailed information/specifications for the sign.
- Permit applications for billboards must include stress sheets and calculations by a registered structural engineer.
- A permit is required before erection, re-erection, construction, alteration, placing, or installation of all signs identified as 'allowed with permits' or 'permitted upon review by Planning Board' in the Schedule of Sign Regulations.
- The Planning Board may grant approval for wood relief sign area bonus; approval process involves submission of design as an integral architectural element.
- Common directory signs require special use approval with an application documenting a maintenance organization and property owner permission.
- Applications for off-premises advertising signs are considered conditional uses and require engineering certification if exceeding 50 square feet.
- Placement and arrangement of all building name and address signs for residential developments are subject to review and approval by the Building Inspector.
- In planned unit or multiple-tenant commercial developments, additional nonresidential use directional signs may be permitted with Planning Board review and concurrence.

## Full detail

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