# Sign Regulations in Gardiner Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Gardiner Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/gardiner-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9150568#9150568)

## At a glance

Gardiner Town, New York regulates 25 sign types across 1 zoning district. Home Occupation Sign (Residential Building)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 3 sq ft, with a 10 ft from traveled way or at right-of-way, whichever is greater setback (Sec. § 220-39B(1)(e)). Most commercial signs in Gardiner Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 25 | 10 ft | 50 sq ft per structure (cumulative) | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign (Residential Building) | — | 3 sq ft | — | 10 ft from traveled way or at right-of-way, whichever is greater | 1 | On-premises, at least 10 ft from traveled way or at right-of-way | — | § 220-39B(1)(e) |
| For Sale/For Rent Real Estate Sign (Residential Use) | — | 6 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per lot or 1 per frontage if fronting two roads | On-premises | — | § 220-39B(2)(a) |
| For Sale/For Rent Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential Use) | — | 12 sq ft | — | 15 ft from all property lines | 1 per lot or 1 per frontage if fronting two roads | On-premises | — | § 220-39B(2)(a) |
| Temporary Roadside Stand Sign | — | 32 sq ft each | — | 5 ft from the public right-of-way | 2 | On-premises | — | § 220-39B(2)(c) |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Residential Use) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 2 | On-premises where construction/renovation/repair is in progress | — | § 220-39B(2)(f) |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Nonresidential Use) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 2 | On-premises where construction/renovation/repair is in progress | — | § 220-39B(2)(f) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 12 sq ft | Projects no more than 4 ft from building | — | — | Projecting from building | — | § 220-39D(3)(b) |
| Wall-mounted Sign | — | 32 sq ft | Extends no more than 1 ft from wall | — | — | Mounted on wall | — | § 220-39D(3)(c) |

## Prohibited signs in Gardiner Town

- No off-premises commercial signs allowed, except for directional signs not exceeding four square feet with Planning Board site plan approval.
- No exterior sign shall be internally illuminated; no sign shall contain flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving lights, except for one neon sign (max three square feet) inside a business window to indicate it is open.
- Portable signs mounted on wheels, including vehicles or trailers parked in one location for more than 30 days per calendar year and functioning primarily as signs, are prohibited.
- No permanent sign (or part thereof) shall have moving, rotating, or revolving devices.
- Inflatable or audible signs are prohibited.
- Sandwich signs are prohibited except as temporary signs per Subsection B(2)(j).
- No signs may be painted, placed, or drawn on utility poles, bridges, culverts, or other road or utility structures or signposts, or on trees, rocks, or other natural features, except property boundary signs not exceeding one square foot on trees.
- No signs shall be placed on municipally owned property without Town Board permission.
- No illuminated sign or lighting device may be directed or beamed toward a residence, the sky, or onto public streets/adjacent premises in a manner that causes glare or reflection sufficient to constitute a nuisance or hazard.

## Signs exempt from permit in Gardiner Town

- Signs not exceeding one square foot with property numbers, postal route box numbers, or names of occupants.
- One sign (max 32 sq ft) designating a farm.
- Flags and insignia of any government, except when used for commercial promotion.
- Noncommercial information signs, including: community service signs, public utility information, safety/danger signs, 'no trespassing' signs, signs indicating scenic/historic points, traffic control, directional parking, and signs by a public officer in performance of duty.
- One on-premises sign (max three sq ft), either freestanding or attached, for home occupations, set back 10 feet from the traveled way or at the right-of-way (whichever is greater), with name and occupation only, not illuminated.
- Temporary nonilluminated 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' real estate signs, concerning the premises, one per lot, max six sq ft (residential) or 12 sq ft (nonresidential); set back 15 feet from property lines, removed within three days after closing.
- Temporary nonilluminated window signs and posters not exceeding 25% of each window surface.
- Two temporary signs for a roadside stand selling agricultural produce grown on premises (max 32 sq ft each), set back five feet from public right-of-way, removed at season end.
- On-premises and off-premises directional signs for garage sales and auctions, not exceeding four sq ft, for up to seven days.
- Posters, banners, and signs not exceeding six sq ft (residential) or 16 sq ft (nonresidential), for no more than 60 days.
- Two signs (max six sq ft residential, 16 sq ft nonresidential) listing architect, engineer, contractor, and/or owner where construction is in progress, limited to duration of construction.
- Signs, portable or otherwise, advertising special events for nonprofit organizations, max 24 sq ft, displayed for no more than 30 days.
- Signs required for hearings on development applications.
- Signs marking areas of highway or utility construction, repair, or maintenance.
- Sandwich signs not exceeding four sq ft per side for up to seven days.
- If a temporary sign is regularly replaced by a similar sign in a similar location, it is deemed permanent and subject to full regulations.
- Signs exempt under Subsection B must still comply with general regulations in Subsection D and all other requirements of this chapter.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Signs not exempt under Subsection B require building permits.
- If signs are proposed with any special permit or site plan application, they are reviewed/approved under applicable criteria for principal uses and do not require a separate building permit if constructed as part of an approved plan.
- Applications for new signs or proposed changes to existing signs must include a scaled drawing showing lettering, dimensions, colors, materials, method of illumination, and a plan showing sign location on building/property.
- A building permit is required for any change to the size, shape, lighting, materials, or location of an existing sign (changing only words or images does not require a permit).
- Applicants seeking sign area 'bonus' increases for special aesthetic merit or special circumstances, but not otherwise subject to site plan or special permit review, may file a site plan application with the Planning Board limited to signs.

## Full detail

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