# Sign Regulations in Evans Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Evans Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/evans-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/31740639#31740639)

## At a glance

Evans Town, New York regulates 34 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Institution)s in the Residential districts zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 32 sq ft, with a ≥25 ft from any lot line setback (Sec. § 200-29H(2)(b)). Most commercial signs in Evans Town 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 | 21 | 8 ft | 45 sq ft | — |
| Agricultural districts | 1 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Residential districts | 3 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Community facility districts, Business districts, Industrial districts | 3 | 3 ft vertical | Up to 50% of awning area, max 32 sq ft | — |
| Neighborhood Business (NB) | 2 | 5 ft | 80 sq ft | — |
| General Business (GB), Motor Vehicle Service (MS), Light Industrial (LI), General Industrial (GI) | 3 | 15 ft | 200 sq ft (GB, MS), 180 sq ft (LI, GI) | — |
| General Business (GB), Motor Vehicle Service (MS), Light Industrial (LI), General Industrial (GI), Neighborhood Business (NB), Public Facilities (PF), Recreational Facilities (RF), Community facility districts, Business districts, Industrial districts | 2 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| General Business (GB), Light Industrial (LI), General Industrial (GI), Public Facilities (PF), Recreational Facilities (RF) | 1 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Public Facilities (PF), Recreational Facilities (RF) | 3 | 15 ft | 100 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 Banner/Poster/Sign (On Premises) | — | 45 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On premises in connection with principal use/activity | — | § 200-29G(3) |
| Temporary Banner/Poster/Sign (Over/Within Right-of-Way) | — | 45 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Within or above public right-of-way | — | § 200-29G(4) |
| Directional Sign | 2 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Private property, directs traffic | — | § 200-29F(3) |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential/non-business/industrial) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building/unit/lot | On lot for sale/rent/lease | — | § 200-29F(10) |
| Real Estate Sign (Business/Industrial Zone) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building/unit/lot | On business/industrial lot for sale/rent/lease | — | § 200-29F(10) |
| Construction Sign | 5 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per site | On premises under construction/repair/renovation | — | § 200-29F(12) |
| Menu Board Sign | 8 ft | — | — | — | 2 per establishment | Drive-through establishments | — | § 200-29F(13) |
| A-Frame Sign / Sandwich Board Sign | 4 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | Not within right-of-way. Must not obstruct access; only displayed during business hours. | — | § 200-29F(14) |

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Subdivision/Development Identification) | 4 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Residential subdivision/development | — | § 200-29H(2)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign (Institution) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | ≥25 ft from any lot line | 1 | On premises of public, charitable, or religious institution; ≥25 ft from any lot line. | — | § 200-29H(2)(b) |
| Building or Freestanding Sign (Bed-and-Breakfast) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Premises of bed-and-breakfast | — | § 200-29H(2)(c) |

### General Business (GB), Motor Vehicle Service (MS), Light Industrial (LI), General Industrial (GI)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 200 sq ft (GB, MS), 180 sq ft (LI, GI) | — | — | Combined maximum for all building signs | Affixed to building; see flush/projecting requirements | — | § 200-29I(1)(a), Table 200-29A |
| Freestanding Sign - Pole | 15 ft | 32 sq ft; 48 sq ft for multiple development | — | 10 ft from street/property line, 20 ft from residential lot | 1 per parcel | — | — | Table 200-29B, § 200-29I(1)(b) |
| Freestanding Sign - Monument | 15 ft (20 ft for properties fronting Route 20) | 64 sq ft; 96 sq ft for multiple development | — | 10 ft from street/property line, 20 ft from residential lot | 1 per parcel | — | — | Table 200-29B, § 200-29I(1)(b) |

## Prohibited signs in Evans Town

- No person shall place any sign, bulletin board, or advertising device of any kind in parks or upon any building, fence, tree, or other structure therein.
- No sign, sign member, or sign support structure shall be erected, placed, constructed, altered, rebuilt, or relocated without first obtaining a sign permit from the Code Enforcement Officer (except as otherwise exempted).
- No illuminated sign or lighting device shall employ lights other than of constant intensity (except electronic message signs). No sign shall have flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving lights.
- No sign or lighting device shall be placed so beams and illumination are directed onto public streets, highways, sidewalks, or adjacent premises to cause glare or reflection constituting a traffic hazard or public nuisance.
- Overhead wires or exposed wires on a sign or its supporting structures are prohibited.
- No sign shall be illuminated by lights that are not of constant intensity or that contain flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving lights.
- No sign shall be located within a public right-of-way or on other public property without authorization from the Code Enforcement Officer.
- No sign or part of a sign shall rotate, revolve, or involve any other movement.
- No sign shall be located in a manner that creates a traffic hazard by obstructing the view at any street intersection or by design resemblance to common traffic control devices.
- No sign shall prevent or obstruct ingress and egress of any walkway, door, window, or fire escape.
- No billboard or off-premises advertising sign is permitted (i.e., no sign advertising a place, commodity, service, activity, event, person, institution, organization, or business not available or located on the premises).
- No sign shall be located on a motor vehicle or trailer that is inoperable, does not display valid registration, or advertises something not directly related to the operation of the vehicle or trailer.
- No roof signs are allowed (no sign shall be erected, placed, constructed, supported, or located upon or above the highest part of the roofline).
- No owner, lessee, or user of a sign, or sign permit holder, shall permit a dangerous or defective sign to remain on their property.

## Signs exempt from permit in Evans Town

- No permit is required for general maintenance and repair of existing signs, sign members, and sign support structures, provided no changes are made to the appearance, size, or placement.
- Governmental signs located and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function are permitted in all zoning districts without a permit.
- Trespassing signs (not exceeding two square feet) are permitted on private property without a permit.
- Directional signs on private property (max 4 sq. ft., max 2 ft. height; no logo, business name, or other advertising) are permitted without a permit.
- Gasoline price signs (on gasoline pump or service island canopy, max 1 sq. ft. per price) are permitted without a permit.
- Political signs (subject to time limits and size) are permitted without a permit.
- Historical markers (max 6 sq. ft.) are permitted without a permit.
- Merchandise signs for garage sales, auctions, and owner sales (subject to duration and attachment restrictions) are permitted without a permit.
- One sign for a roadside stand selling agricultural produce grown on the premises (max 32 sq. ft.; not in right-of-way; removed at end of season) is permitted without a permit.
- One freestanding seasonal off-premises sign for agricultural produce (max 16 sq. ft.; not in right-of-way; removed at end of season) is permitted without a permit.
- Real estate signs advertising the sale, rental, or lease of the premises (subject to number, size, illumination, and placement restrictions) are permitted without a permit.
- Address signs indicating the occupants' name and address are permitted without a permit.
- One construction sign per site (max 32 sq. ft.; max 5 ft. height; not illuminated; removed upon project completion) is permitted without a permit.
- Menu board signs at drive-through establishments (subject to number, height, location and illumination restrictions) are permitted without a permit.
- A-frame signs (subject to number, display period, size, height, and illumination restrictions) are permitted without a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applications for sign permits are required for all signs falling under § 200-29I and must be filed with the Planning Office, which reviews and approves applications before the Code Enforcement Officer issues a permit.
- Signs under § 200-29G (certain temporary signs) and § 200-29H (certain permanent signs) do not require Planning Office approval but do require a permit from the Code Enforcement Officer.
- Sign permit applications to the Planning Office must include: name/address of applicant and property owner (with owner’s written consent if needed); a survey showing the proposed location of the freestanding sign; and a color rendering or photo of the sign with dimensions, construction materials, and illumination details.
- The Planning Office reviews sign applications for completeness and compliance with § 200-29 and Sign Design Guidelines, and may request additional information.
- A sign permit fee, per the Town's Schedule of Fees, must accompany each application.
- No Master Sign Plan or variance process is explicitly mentioned, but Planning Office review functions as a sign plan review for applicable sign types.

## 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 9 zoning districts in Evans Town — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Evans+Town+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-evans-town

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