# Sign Regulations in Goshen Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Goshen Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/goshen-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9941871#9941871)

## At a glance

Goshen Town, New York regulates 25 sign types across 1 zoning district. Home Occupation Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 3 sq ft, with a At least 10 feet from traveled way or right-of-way, whichever is greater setback (Sec. §97-49B(1)(e)). Most commercial signs in Goshen 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 (cumulative per structure) | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Farm Designation Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | One | On premises designating a farm | — | §97-49B(1)(b) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | At least 10 feet from traveled way or right-of-way, whichever is greater | One | On-premises, for residential building, either freestanding or attached, home occupations | — | §97-49B(1)(e) |
| For Sale/For Rent Real Estate Sign (Residential Use) | — | 6 sq ft per side | — | — | One per lot | On premises; for residential use | — | §97-49B(2)(a) |
| For Sale/For Rent Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential Use) | — | 12 sq ft | — | At least 15 feet from all property lines | One per lot | On premises; for nonresidential use | — | §97-49B(2)(a) |
| Roadside Stand Sign | — | 32 sq ft each | — | 5 feet from public right-of-way | Two | On premises; for roadside stand selling agricultural produce grown on premises | — | §97-49B(2)(c) |
| Construction/Renovation/Repair Sign (Residential Use) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One | On premises where construction/renovation/repair is in progress | — | §97-49B(2)(f) |
| Construction/Renovation/Repair Sign (Nonresidential Use) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | One | On premises where construction/renovation/repair is in progress | — | §97-49B(2)(f) |
| Neon Window Sign (Business) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | One per business | Inside window of business establishment | — | §97-49C(2) |

## Prohibited signs in Goshen Town

- No off-premises commercial signs are allowed, except for directional signs not exceeding four square feet approved by the Planning Board.
- No exterior sign shall be illuminated internally.
- No sign shall contain flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving lights, except one neon sign not exceeding three square feet may be allowed inside a business window.
- Portable signs mounted on wheels, including vehicles or trailers parked for more than 30 days in a calendar year and functioning primarily as signs, are prohibited.
- No permanent sign or any part thereof shall contain or consist of any moving, rotating, or revolving device.
- No signs shall be placed, painted, or drawn on utility poles, bridges, culverts, road or utility structures or signposts, or on trees, rocks, or other natural features, except property boundary signs not exceeding one square foot may be placed on trees.
- No signs shall be placed on municipally owned property without Town Board permission.
- Signs must not obstruct traffic movement or visibility or cause any hazard to public safety.
- No illuminated sign or lighting device shall be directed toward a residence.
- No illuminated sign or lighting device shall be directed or beamed upon a public street, highway, sidewalk, or adjacent premises in a way that causes glare or traffic hazard.
- No illuminated sign or lighting device shall be directed upward toward the sky.

## Signs exempt from permit in Goshen Town

- Signs not exceeding one square foot in area and bearing only property numbers, postal route box numbers, or names of occupants.
- One sign not exceeding 24 square feet designating a farm.
- Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed for commercial promotion.
- Noncommercial information signs, including community service, public utility, safety, danger, 'no trespassing', scenic or historic point-of-interest, traffic control, directional parking signs, and all signs by public officers in official duty.
- One on-premises sign for permitted home occupations, not exceeding three square feet and set back at least 10 feet from the traveled way or right-of-way, stating name and occupation only and not illuminated.
- Temporary nonilluminated 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' real estate signs (one per lot, size limits, setback, and duration as specified).
- Temporary nonilluminated window signs and posters not exceeding 25% of each window surface.
- Two temporary signs for roadside stands selling on-premises agricultural produce, not exceeding 32 square feet, set back five feet from public right-of-way, removed at end of season.
- On-premises signs for garage sales and auctions not exceeding four square feet, not more than seven days.
- Posters, banners, and signs not exceeding six square feet (residential) or 16 square feet (nonresidential), for no more than 60 days.
- One sign not exceeding six square feet (residential) or 16 square feet (nonresidential) listing architect, engineer, contractor, and/or owner on construction premises, limited to duration of construction.
- Signs advertising special events for nonprofit organizations not exceeding 24 square feet and not displayed for more than 30 days.
- Signs required for hearings on development applications (per referenced code section).
- Signs marking areas of highway or utility construction, repair, or maintenance.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Signs not exempt under Subsection B require building permits.
- Permit applications must include scaled drawings and a plan of the sign's location.
- If signs are proposed in connection with special permit or site plan applications, such signs are reviewed and approved under criteria for the principal use, and do not require a separate building permit if built pursuant to an approved plan.
- Applicants seeking special bonus increases in sign size for aesthetic merit, or as necessary due to location or building size, can apply for a site plan application limited to consideration of signs.
- The Town Board may adopt a sign design manual, which, if adopted, is incorporated by reference into the code.

## Full detail

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