# Sign Regulations in Greenburg, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Greenburg, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/greenburg
- **Data last verified:** 2026-01-21
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6816946)

## At a glance

Greenburg, New York regulates 70 sign types across 18 zoning districts. Yard Business Sign (Type II Commercial Uses; Standard)s in the Central Avenue Mixed-Use Impact District (CA) zoning district are capped at Per CA yard sign: total sign height ≤12 ft including posts; ground clearance ≥6 ft tall, 20 sq ft (CA yard sign standards also impose max individual sign size 30 sq ft and ground clearance 6 ft), and Per CA yard sign: ≤6 ft including posts wide, with a Front yard landscaped areas; open sight lines setback (Sec. §240-3D(7)(b) as referenced by §240-3D(15)(b); §285-29.1B(8)(b)). Most commercial signs in Greenburg require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (18 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 14 | 20 ft max above average grade | 32 sq ft maximum | — |
| One-Family Residence District (R-40, R-30, R-20, R-15, R-10, R-7.5, R-5) | 3 | — | 10 feet by 5 feet (50 sq ft) | — |
| Multifamily Residence District (M-10, M-14, M-22) | 3 | Not more than 20 ft above surrounding ground level | 5 feet by 10 feet (50 sq ft) | — |
| Office Building District (OB, OB-1) | 5 | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Limited Office Building District (LOB) | 5 | Not more than 20 ft above surrounding ground level | 6 sq ft | — |
| Limited Office Building District (LOB-1) | 1 | — | 4 sq ft | — |
| Professional Building District (PB) | 4 | Not more than 20 ft above surrounding ground level | 6 sq ft | — |
| Designed Shopping District (DS), Neighborhood Shopping District (NS), Intermediate Business District (IB), Light Industrial District (LI) | 7 | If structure is within 100 ft of adjacent public street: 2 ft; If structure exceeds 100 ft from adjacent public street: 4 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Close Business District (CB) | 5 | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| General Industrial District (GI) | 3 | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Planned Development District (PD) | 4 | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Urban Renewal District (UR) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Urban Renewal District (Residential A) | 4 | — | 50 sq ft (area) | — |
| Urban Renewal District (Residential B and C) | 2 | Not more than 20 ft above surrounding ground level | 50 sq ft (area) | — |
| Urban Renewal District (Public and semipublic uses) | 4 | Not more than 20 ft above surrounding ground level | 50 sq ft (area) | — |
| Urban Renewal District (Neighborhood Shopping (NS) and General Commercial (GC)) | 4 | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Urban Renewal District (Planned Commercial Development (PCDD)) | 5 | Up to 20 ft when using 50 sq ft allowance | Up to 100 sq ft per sign | — |
| Central Avenue Mixed-Use Impact District (CA) | 11 | 20 ft | 50 sq ft (must be divided into two separate signs in CA; each ≤30 sq ft) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 18 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public Convenience Sign (Wall or Yard) | — | 3 feet by 4 feet (12 sq ft) | — | Yard sign may be located only in a front yard; must meet side yard setbacks; if within 20 ft of street property line, minimum 5 ft clear space between lower edge of sign and ground | 1 per lot | Wall or freestanding (yard) in any district | — | §240-3C(14); §240-2A–D; §240-3C(5)–(6) |
| Directional Sign (Yard, Nonilluminated) | — | 6 sq ft per sign | — | Front yard only; meet required side yard setbacks | Up to the number of approved ingresses/egresses; one if directing to off-site use | Freestanding (yard); permitted in any district | — | §240-3C(15) |
| Name Sign (Wall or Yard) | — | 1 sq ft | — | Front yard only if yard sign; meet side yard setbacks; if within 20 ft of street property line, maintain 5 ft clear space beneath sign | — | Wall or freestanding (yard) in any district | — | §240-3C(16) |
| Professional Sign (Wall or Yard, Illuminated) | — | 1 sq ft | — | Front yard only if yard sign; meet side yard setbacks; if within 20 ft of street property line, maintain 5 ft clear space beneath sign | Max 1 yard sign; wall sign not numerically limited beyond size rules | Wall or freestanding (yard) in any district | — | §240-3C(17); §240-3C(5)–(6) |
| Projecting Sign | — | Must conform to permitted wall sign size for the lot | — | No projection over property lines (except limited over street line as stated) | — | Front face of structure only; permitted only where structure has less than required front yard and in lieu of a permitted wall sign | — | §240-3A(2); §240-3C(9), (11) |
| Wall Sign (Construction Limits) | — | — | — | — | 1 front wall sign per structure face; 1 additional side-street wall sign only under the specific corner-lot conditions | Affixed to wall; front face only except specific corner-lot conditions for second sign | — | §240-3A(3); §240-3C(9) |
| Yard Sign (Freestanding) (Construction Limits) | 20 ft max above average grade | — | — | Front yard only; must meet required side yard setbacks | Limited to one per lot unless otherwise specifically allowed | Freestanding on ground; front yard only | — | §240-3A(4); §240-3C(10) |
| Temporary Banner | — | 32 sq ft maximum | — | Must be within property line; hung on or from building; not exceed building height | Max 1 temporary banner per business at any one time | Flush-mounted on building of business | — | §240-1 (Temporary Banner definition); §240-7A(1)–(3); §240-7C(1)–(9) |

### Designed Shopping District (DS), Neighborhood Shopping District (NS), Intermediate Business District (IB), Light Industrial District (LI)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Canopy, Wall or Window Business Sign(s) (Building Front) | 2 ft | — | — | — | Multiple within total length limit | On the front face (or window) of the building | — | §240-3D(7)(a); §240-3C(9) |
| Yard Business Sign (Lot ≤ 100,000 sq ft) | — | 20 sq ft | — | Front yard only; meet side yard setbacks; 5 ft ground clearance if within 20 ft of street line | Not specified (generally one per lot unless site circumstances justify per BI) | Freestanding (yard); located to minimize traffic hazard/congestion | — | §240-3D(7)(b) |
| Yard Business Sign (Lot > 100,000 sq ft) | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — | Front yard only; meet side yard setbacks; 5 ft ground clearance if within 20 ft of street line | Not specified (typically one; BI approval governs) | Freestanding (yard); located to minimize traffic hazard/congestion | — | §240-3D(7)(b) (large lot provision) |
| Gasoline Station Pump Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On fuel pump | — | §240-3D(7)(c) |
| Construction or Real Estate Sign | Not more than 20 ft above surrounding ground level | 5 feet by 10 feet (50 sq ft) | — | If yard: not closer to front lot line than 1/2 required front yard; meet side yard | 1 per lot | Wall or yard; if yard, front yard per multifamily standards | — | §240-3D(7)(d) (cross-reference to §240-3D(2)(c)) |
| Marquee Sign (Theater or Place of Assembly) (Name Only) | 2 ft | — | — | — | 1 marquee sign | On marquee of theater/place of public assembly | — | §240-3D(7)(e); §240-3A(6) |
| Attraction Panel (Theater/Auditorium) | If structure is within 100 ft of adjacent public street: 2 ft; If structure exceeds 100 ft from adjacent public street: 4 ft | — | — | — | Multiple panels permitted within total length limit | Recessed/fixed to wall of building occupied by theater/motion-picture theater/place of public assembly | — | §240-3B(9); §240-3D(7)(f) |

### Central Avenue Mixed-Use Impact District (CA)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Yard Business Sign (Principal Ingress) (Type I Office Uses; Lot ≤ 100,000 sq ft) | — | 20 sq ft | — | Front yard landscaped area; open sight lines | 1 per principal ingress | Freestanding (yard) at each principal ingress; only in front yard | — | §240-3D(3)(b) as referenced by §240-3D(15)(a); §285-29.1B(8)(a)–(b) |
| Yard Business Sign (Principal Ingress) (Type I Office Uses; Lot > 100,000 sq ft) | 20 ft | 50 sq ft (must be divided into two separate signs in CA; each ≤30 sq ft) | — | Front yard landscaped areas; open sight lines | 1 per principal ingress | Freestanding (yard) at each principal ingress; front yard landscape area | — | §240-3D(3)(b) (large site) as referenced by §240-3D(15)(a); §285-29.1B(8)(a)–(b) |
| Canopy or Wall Business Sign (Principal/Accessory Structure Entrance) (Type I) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per principal entrance | At principal entrance to each principal or accessory structure | — | §240-3D(3)(c) as referenced by §240-3D(15)(a); §285-29.1B(8)(a)(2) |
| Construction or Real Estate Sign (Type I reference) | Not more than 20 ft above surrounding ground level | 5 feet by 10 feet (50 sq ft) | — | If yard: front yard not closer than 1/2 required front yard; meet side yard | 1 per lot | Wall or yard | — | §240-3D(3)(e) as referenced by §240-3D(15)(a); §240-3D(2)(c) |
| Yard Business Sign (Type II Commercial Uses; Standard) | Per CA yard sign: total sign height ≤12 ft including posts; ground clearance ≥6 ft | 20 sq ft (CA yard sign standards also impose max individual sign size 30 sq ft and ground clearance 6 ft) | Per CA yard sign: ≤6 ft including posts | Front yard landscaped areas; open sight lines | Not specified | Freestanding (yard) within front yard landscaped area | — | §240-3D(7)(b) as referenced by §240-3D(15)(b); §285-29.1B(8)(b) |
| Yard Business Sign (Type II Commercial Uses; Large Lot) | 20 ft (Chapter 240); also subject to CA yard sign total height ≤12 ft incl. posts unless exception granted | 50 sq ft (must be divided into two separate signs in CA; each ≤30 sq ft) | CA yard sign max width 6 ft incl. posts | Front yard landscaped areas | Not specified (unified plan governs aggregation) | Freestanding (yard) within front yard landscaped area | — | §240-3D(7)(b) as referenced by §240-3D(15)(b); §285-29.1B(8)(b)–(c) |
| Business Sign (Type IV Public/Quasi-Public Uses) (Nonilluminated) | — | 6 sq ft | — | If yard: front yard landscaped area; open sight lines | 1 | Wall or yard associated with the Type IV use | — | §240-3D(15)(d) |
| Unified Shopping Center Sign Allowances (CA) | — | Wall signs may be increased by 10% over otherwise allowable sizes when facade ≥100 ft from Central Ave curb and 20-ft landscaped island separates | — | Yard signs only in front yard landscaped areas; open sight lines | As allowed per unified plan; aggregated to minimum number | Wall and yard signs within unified shopping center along Central Avenue | — | §285-29.1B(8)(c)(1)–(5) |

## Prohibited signs in Greenburg

- A sign may be permitted only in connection with a permitted use.
- Signs must relate solely to the business or profession conducted on the premises (on‑premises advertising only), except for traffic and public convenience signs.
- No sign shall be constructed, erected or located so as to obstruct visibility and endanger motorists or pedestrians proceeding along public ways or when entering/leaving a lot.
- All illuminated business signs must be extinguished 1/2 hour after the premises are closed to the public and be controlled by automatic devices, except illumination necessary for security.
- Illumination must be steady; flashing, moving, or changing brilliance, color or intensity is prohibited.
- All sources of illumination must be shielded or directed so that direct rays are not cast upon adjoining properties.
- Illumination intensity, location and type shall be the minimum necessary for property security and public safety.
- Illuminated sign colors that could be confused with traffic signals (green, red, or orange‑yellow) are prohibited where so located.
- No signs may be constructed, erected, maintained, altered or moved on a lot that contains a nonconforming sign.
- No sign except directional or traffic signs is permitted on a public street or right‑of‑way.
- A projecting sign and a yard sign may not be placed on the same lot.
- No one sign, or combination of signs, attached to or within two feet of a window may cover more than 25% of any single window.
- Motor vehicle signs are prohibited in the front yard of all districts unless the vehicle is actively loading or unloading merchandise or there is insufficient side or rear yard parking space.

## Signs exempt from permit in Greenburg

- Words, names, numbers, pictures or symbols on government, municipal or emergency response vehicles are not considered signs subject to this chapter.
- Words, names, numbers, pictures or symbols placed in the window of any residence or religious or educational institution are not considered signs subject to regulation by this chapter.
- Motor vehicle signs are exempt from the sign permit requirement.
- Signs attached to the inside of any window are not counted toward the permissible area of wall, canopy or yard business signs.
- Directional and traffic signs are allowed within public streets or rights‑of‑way (exempt from the general right‑of‑way prohibition).
- Temporary banners do not require a building permit for construction or installation outside a building (though a temporary banner permit is required).
- Grand opening sale displays: retail establishments may use otherwise prohibited, non‑illuminated displays (flags, pennants, banners, similar items) within property lines for up to two weeks with required advance notice/approvals.
- On Town‑designated sidewalk sale dates, identifying signs and displays are permitted on the days of the sale (subject to applicable chapter requirements).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Town‑wide: A written sign permit from the Building Inspector is required before erecting, constructing, painting, altering, relocating, reconstructing, displaying or maintaining any illumination or sign (except motor vehicle signs).
- Variances: The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews sign/illumination variances and may impose conditions regarding intensity, location, type, visibility, and impacts on adjacent areas.
- Central Avenue Mixed‑Use Impact (CA) District: Any signage must conform to a unified facade, wall sign, landscape and yard sign plan (a unified plan); the unified plan is a required component of any development application and is subject to Article VIII Site Plan Approval.
- Central Avenue Mixed‑Use Impact (CA) District: Yard sign design standards and unified shopping center sign provisions are implemented through the unified plan and Planning Board review as part of site plan approval.
- Central Avenue Mixed‑Use Impact (CA) District: Development is subject to Site Plan Approval under Article VIII of the Zoning Ordinance.
- Urban Renewal (UR) District: All illumination signs require review by the Department of Community Development and Conservation and a written permit from the Building Inspector before erection, display or maintenance.
- Temporary banners (town‑wide): A temporary banner permit application to the Building Inspector is required and must include a drawing (materials and general content), location, size, display period, property address, business name, applicant information, and applicable fee.

## Full detail

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