# Sign Regulations in Geddes Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Geddes Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/geddes-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6501265#6501265)

## At a glance

Geddes Town, New York regulates 34 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Wall or Freestanding Sign (Nonresidential Use)s in the Residential A District, Residential B District, Residential C District, Residential D District, Residential Districts zoning district are capped at For wall signs: Not above first story; For freestanding: 6 ft tall and 20 sq ft, with a minimum 5 ft from sidewalk or property line setback (Sec. §240-38B(1)). Most commercial signs in Geddes Town 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 | 8 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Residential A District, Residential B District, Residential C District, Residential D District, Residential Districts | 6 | For wall signs: Not above first story; For freestanding: 6 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| Commercial A District, Commercial B District, Commercial C District, Commercial Districts | 18 | 25 ft (min 8 ft at bottom) | 150 sq ft | — |
| Industrial A District, Industrial B District, Industrial Districts | 4 | 1 ft | 100 sq ft (main sign); 125 sq ft total if corner lot | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Attached to the building | — | §240-37A |
| Property Regulation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | Unlimited per lot | On property | — | §240-37B |
| Temporary Fundraising/Political/Civic Sign | — | 12 sq ft (total for both signs) | — | — | 2 per lot | On property | — | §240-37C(4) |
| Temporary Sale/Lease/Rental Sign (Residential) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On property for sale/lease/rental | — | §240-37C(1) |
| Temporary Sale/Lease/Rental Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On property for sale/lease/rental | — | §240-37C(1) |
| Temporary Real Estate Open House/Garage/Estate Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per event | On property where event is held | — | §240-37C(2) |
| Construction Identification Sign (Residential) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On premises where construction is ongoing | — | §240-37C(3) |
| Construction Identification Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On premises where construction is ongoing | — | §240-37C(3) |

### Residential A District, Residential B District, Residential C District, Residential D District, Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Traffic Control Sign (Nonresidential Use) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | Up to 2 per curb cut | Private property, per curb cut | — | §240-38A |
| Wall or Freestanding Sign (Nonresidential Use) | For wall signs: Not above first story; For freestanding: 6 ft | 20 sq ft | — | Freestanding: minimum 5 ft from sidewalk or property line | 1 per street frontage | For each street frontage | — | §240-38B(1) |
| Wall or Freestanding Sign (Multiple-family, >6 units, Residential B) | For wall signs: Not above first story; For freestanding: 6 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | For each street frontage | — | §240-38B(2) |
| Professional Identification Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per home occupation | On premises | — | §240-38B(3) |
| Freestanding Sign (Mobile Home Park, Res D) | 6 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | For each street frontage, at mobile home park | — | §240-38B(4) |
| Wall Sign (Mobile Home Park - Office/Model) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 2 per park | At sales office or model mobile home in park | — | §240-38B(4) |

### Commercial A District, Commercial B District, Commercial C District, Commercial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Traffic Control Sign (Nonresidential Use) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | Up to 2 per curb cut | Private property, per curb cut | — | §240-38A |
| Freestanding Sign (Fewer Than 4 Businesses) | 15 ft (min 8 ft clearance at bottom) | 25 sq ft per side; 50 sq ft total | — | — | 1 per building | On property | — | §240-38C(1)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center/Mall - Under 50,000 sq ft) | 25 ft (min 8 ft at bottom) | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On property | — | §240-38C(2)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center/Mall - 50,000 to 500,000 sq ft) | 25 ft (min 8 ft at bottom) | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On property | — | §240-38C(2)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center/Mall - Over 500,000 sq ft) | 25 ft (min 8 ft at bottom) | 120 sq ft | — | — | 2 | On property | — | §240-38C(2)(a) |
| Wall or Freestanding Sign (Special Uses: Library, Museum, Park, Playground, Religious, Utility, Comm. Center, Daycare, Club, Recreation, Mortuary) | Wall sign: not above first story; Freestanding: 6 ft | 20 sq ft (see residential rules for detail); see citation | — | Freestanding: Minimum 5 ft from public sidewalk or property line | 1 per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | §240-38C(4) |
| Freestanding Sign (Drive-in Service Facility) | 12 ft (min 5 ft ground clearance) | 30 sq ft | — | 10 ft from any lot line | 1 | Private property only | — | §240-38F(2) |
| Freestanding Menu Sign (Drive-in Restaurant) | 5 ft | 16 sq ft (plus 1 sq ft for order microphone post) | — | — | 1 menu sign per restaurant | Drive-in restaurant only | — | §240-38F(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Geddes Town

- Signs which, by their use or simulation of colors, design or placement, tend to confuse, detract from or in any other way obstruct the utilization of traffic regulatory devices are prohibited. Signs shall not be located in such a manner as to restrict vision or impair safety.
- No sign shall obstruct, by physical or visual means, any fire escape, window, door or any opening providing ingress or egress designed for fire or safety equipment, any passageway from one part of a structure or roof to another portion thereof, any opening required for ventilation or any opening which is required to remain unobstructed by any applicable law.
- Any illuminated sign or lighting device shall employ only lights emitting constant intensity, and no sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving light or lights.
- No illuminated sign or lighting device shall be so placed or so directed as to permit the beams and illumination therefrom to be directed or beamed upon a public street, highway, sidewalk or privately owned adjacent premises so as to cause glare or reflection.
- No sign in a commercial district erected after the date of adoption of this chapter shall be illuminated between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. without the written approval of the Code Enforcement Officer.
- No sign shall be erected on or project over any public street or public right-of-way unless as hereinafter provided.
- No sign shall project over a vehicular driveway on private property at an elevation of less than 14 feet above grade.
- No sign shall be placed upon or attached to any public or private utility pole, lamppost, fire hydrant, bus shelter, sidewalk, bridge, tree or similar installation or improvement, whether situated upon public or private property.
- No sign shall be placed or erected on any public property without first obtaining written approval of the Town Board.
- Billboards, roof signs, portable, mobile or movable signs, and banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or other similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices are prohibited.
- Freestanding signs shall be prohibited except where expressly permitted by this section.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained on the face of a building so that any portion shall extend above the base of the roofline.

## Signs exempt from permit in Geddes Town

- The provisions of this article shall not apply to signs established pursuant to governmental authority or used for the identification of public buildings, facilities and activities sponsored by or of an official character such as traffic regulation devices authorized by the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York, civil defense warnings, railroad crossing designations, bus stops and any other signs authorized and required under local, state or federal law or which contain information required and designed for the protection and safety of the general public, such as danger areas, work areas, utility warnings, safety warning devices and similar notices.
- The provisions of this article shall also not restrict the placement of handicapped parking or directional signs on any private property.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no explicit reference to a master sign plan, sign plan, or variance meeting requirement for all signs. However, certain types of signs (such as awning signs and freestanding signs in specific contexts) require special permits or approval by the Board of Appeals, as noted within section 240-38 and elsewhere.
- A sign permit issued by the Code Enforcement Officer shall be required prior to undertaking any sign work as defined (with exceptions for routine maintenance and signs described in §240-37).
- Special approval (such as written approval from the Town Board or the Code Enforcement Officer) is required for specified prohibited activities or exceptions (e.g., signs on public property, illumination after midnight in commercial districts).

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

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