# Sign Regulations in Goshen, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Goshen, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/goshen
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/NY/Goshen/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=CO_APXAZO_ARTVIISIRE)

## At a glance

Goshen, New York regulates 29 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Resident/One- and Two-Family Dwelling Identification Signs in the Residential District zoning district are capped at 7 ft tall and 2 sq ft, with a ≥1/2 required setback from street setback (Sec. Sec. 7.5.1.1). Most commercial signs in Goshen require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | — | See Sec. 7.6.1 or 7.6.2 (district-dependent) | — |
| Residential District | 7 | 7 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| Business District, CS District, OB District, OBS District | 10 | 9 in. | 80 sq ft | — |
| Industrial District, DS District, I District, IP District, HCC District, Industrial Park District | 12 | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| Architectural Design District | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Sale/For Rent/Sold Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | ≥15 ft from street or property line | 1 per property | On property to which it pertains, ≥15 ft from any street line or property line. | — | Sec. 7.3.4 |
| Resident/One- and Two-Family Dwelling Identification Sign | 7 ft | 2 sq ft | — | ≥1/2 required setback from street | 1 | On principal building or separate post support; not closer to the street than 1/2 the required setback | — | Sec. 7.5.1.1 |
| Multiple Dwelling Identification Sign (Dwelling Group) | — | 8 sq ft | — | ≥15 ft from any street | 1 | Parallel to street, ≥15 ft from any street, subject to planning board approval. | — | Sec. 7.5.2.1 |
| Multiple Dwelling Resident Identification Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per multiple dwelling | Attached parallel to the dwelling served, subject to planning board approval | — | Sec. 7.5.2.2 |
| Permanent Subdivision Identification Sign | — | As approved by planning board | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 7.5.3 |
| Nonresidential Use Identification Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Affixed to front facade of principal building | — | Sec. 7.5.4 |
| Church/School/Institutional Bulletin Board | — | 20 sq ft | — | ≥15 ft from any street line or lot line | — | ≥15 ft from any street line or lot line | — | Sec. 7.3.5 |

### Business District, CS District, OB District, OBS District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Sale/For Rent/Sold Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | ≥15 ft | 1 per property (2 if >10 acres or abuts 2 streets) | On property to which it pertains, ≥15 ft from any street line or property line | — | Sec. 7.3.4 |
| Building Facade Sign (One Use, Outside ADD) | Vertical dimension not to exceed 3 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | One per building façade facing street | Each building facade facing a fronting street (one per facade) | — | Sec. 7.6.1.1 & 7.6.1.3 |
| Building Facade Sign (Multiple Uses) | 3 ft | — | 20 ft | — | One per use/tenant, or single multi-tenant sign | On façade associated with each use/establishment | — | Sec. 7.6.1.2 & 7.6.1.4 |
| Freestanding Sign | 8 ft | 30 sq ft per side | — | ≥15 ft from any street line or public walkway | 1 per lot per fronting street | Lot facing each fronting street, set back at least 15 ft from any street line or public walkway | — | Sec. 7.6.2.1 |
| Freestanding Directory Sign | — | 80 sq ft | — | ≥10 ft from any designated street or walkway | 1 per street frontage | Shopping center site, one per street frontage | — | Sec. 7.6.2.2 |
| Service or Loading Dock Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per loading area | Above loading areas | — | Sec. 7.6.4 |
| Window Identification Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | Inside or upon window visible from exterior | — | Sec. 7.6.9 |
| Additional Accessory Sign (Nameplate) | 9 in. | — | 18 in. | — | — | Side of entrance to buildings with business above first floor; placed flat against exterior wall | — | Sec. 7.6.6 |

### Industrial District, DS District, I District, IP District, HCC District, Industrial Park District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Sale/For Rent/Sold Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | ≥15 ft | 1 (2 if >10 acres or abuts 2 streets) | On property to which it pertains, ≥15 ft from any street line or property line. | — | Sec. 7.3.4 |
| Building Facade Sign (One Use, Outside ADD) | Vertical dimension not to exceed 3 ft | 60 sq ft | — | — | One per building façade facing street | Each building facade facing a fronting street (one per facade) | — | Sec. 7.6.1.1 & 7.6.1.3 |
| Building Facade Sign (Multiple Uses) | 3 ft | — | 20 ft | — | One per use/tenant, or single multi-tenant sign | On façade associated with each use/establishment | — | Sec. 7.6.1.2 & 7.6.1.4 |
| Freestanding Sign | 8 ft | 30 sq ft per side | — | ≥15 ft from any street line or public walkway | 1 per lot per fronting street | Lot facing each fronting street, set back at least 15 ft from any street line or public walkway | — | Sec. 7.6.2.1 |
| Freestanding Directory Sign | — | 80 sq ft | — | ≥10 ft from any designated street or walkway | 1 per street frontage | Shopping center site, one per street frontage | — | Sec. 7.6.2.2 |
| Freestanding Business Identification Sign (Industrial Park District, entrance ≤500 ft from state hwy) | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — | — | 2 per lot | Industrial Park District, entrance ≤500 ft from state hwy; 2 allowed per lot, as approved by building inspector | — | Sec. 7.6.2.1 (last paragraph) |
| Service or Loading Dock Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per loading area | Above loading areas | — | Sec. 7.6.4 |
| Window Identification Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | Inside or upon window visible from exterior | — | Sec. 7.6.9 |

## Prohibited signs in Goshen

- No sign shall be erected, altered, constructed, or relocated without first obtaining a sign permit from the building inspector, except as otherwise provided.
- Any signs not expressly permitted by Article VII are prohibited.
- Flashing signs, except for portions devoted to time and temperature readings, are prohibited.
- Exterior advertising signs and billboards are prohibited.
- Signs representing or depicting official traffic signs or signals are prohibited.
- Signs which emit noise, sounds, or smoke are prohibited.
- Animated signs, including those with banners, streamers, spinners, or other paraphernalia, are prohibited.
- Signs of a prurient nature or advertising prurient or unlawful businesses are prohibited.
- Signs made of cardboard, paper, or similar impermanent material are prohibited.
- Signs mounted on parked vehicles, trailers, or similar mobile advertising media are prohibited.
- Signs obstructing traffic visibility or within any street right-of-way (other than official traffic signs) are prohibited.
- Permanent signs attached to light standards or utility poles are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected to obstruct free egress from windows, doors, or fire escapes, or become a menace to life, health, or property.

## Signs exempt from permit in Goshen

- No permit is required for 'for sale,' 'for rent,' or 'sold' signs that meet area and placement standards.
- No permit is required for church, school, or other institutional bulletin boards that meet area and placement standards.
- No permit is required for certain resident and dwelling identification signs in residential districts that meet size and placement requirements.
- No permit is required for permanent subdivision identification signs approved by the planning board.
- No permit is required for construction individual signs (not exceeding four square feet for each principal) maintained during their active participation in a project.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No permanent sign permit will be issued except in accordance with a sign plan approval or a site development plan approval.
- A sign plan may be submitted as part of a site development plan, and may be reviewed and approved by the planning board.
- If a sign requested has been approved on a site development plan or a sign plan and is in conformance with sign design standards, the building inspector shall issue a permit.
- If there is no sign plan approval or site plan approval, the applicant must submit an application including or as a sign plan.
- Facade signs setting forth identities of several tenants may require conditions to be incorporated in lease agreements.

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

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