# Sign Regulations in Greenwood Lake, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Greenwood Lake, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/greenwood-lake
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/13748001#13748001)

## At a glance

Greenwood Lake, New York regulates 24 sign types across 1 zoning district. Freestanding Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 16 feet to top of face of sign; not less than 9 feet above walkway/ground if overhanging/projection applies tall and 50 square feet (governed by § 120-42C and specific for Shopping Center/Industrial Park; see below for those), with a 6 feet from inside edge of pavement; 5 feet from building projecting plane setback (Sec. § 120-43D; § 120-42G,P; § 120-44). Most commercial signs in Greenwood Lake 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 | 24 | 16 feet to top of face of sign; shall not project more than 8 inches from wall; not above roofline | 50 square feet per sign | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Parallel Sign) | 16 feet to top of face of sign; shall not project more than 8 inches from wall; not above roofline | 50 square feet per sign | — | — | 1 per nonresidential use (can be 1 per street frontage if property fronts on 2+ streets) | Mounted parallel to a wall or other vertical building surface | — | § 120-41; § 120-42C,F,P; § 120-43F; § 120-44 |
| Wall Sign (Projecting Sign) | 16 feet to top of face of sign; bottom of sign not less than 9 feet above walkway or ground level. Shall not project above roofline. | 50 square feet per sign | Projects up to 5 feet from wall | — | 1 per nonresidential use (can be 1 per street frontage if property fronts on 2+ streets) | Mounted projecting from wall or vertical surface | — | § 120-41; § 120-42C,G,P; § 120-43G; § 120-44 |
| Freestanding Sign | 16 feet to top of face of sign; not less than 9 feet above walkway/ground if overhanging/projection applies | 50 square feet (governed by § 120-42C and specific for Shopping Center/Industrial Park; see below for those) | — | 6 feet from inside edge of pavement; 5 feet from building projecting plane | 1 per nonresidential use (can be 1 per street frontage for properties fronting 2+ streets) | May not be closer than 6 feet from inside edge of pavement, nor closer than 5 feet from any building. If unable to meet, not permitted. | — | § 120-43D; § 120-42G,P; § 120-44 |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 4 feet | 8 square feet per side; not to exceed 2 feet in width and 4 feet in height | 2 feet | — | 1 per business | In apron area (if exists) or on private property attendant to restaurant/bar. May not obstruct flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic. | — | § 120-43D (freestanding); § 120-43P; § 120-42J,L |
| Directory Sign (for multi-tenant building) | — | 4 square feet per business occupant | — | — | 1 per business occupant in building | At building entrance or on property | — | § 120-42B |
| Temporary Sign (Contractor, Architect, Mechanic) | — | 24 inches by 30 inches | — | — | 1 per business; 1 on each frontage if property fronts on more than one street | On property where work is performed; one per business; one per street frontage if property on multiple streets | — | § 120-43J; § 120-42J |
| Menu Display Sign (Obstructed Business) | — | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 | At property line (for businesses with visibility obstructed to public right-of-way) | — | § 120-42R |
| Residential Development Sign | 5 feet | 12 square feet | — | — | — | Entrance to residential development | — | § 120-43T |

## Prohibited signs in Greenwood Lake

- No sign shall be located or arranged so that it interferes with traffic through glare or blocking of sight lines of streets, sidewalks or driveways or to conflict with a traffic control device by color, location, shape or any other characteristic.
- No sign shall violate the corner visibility restrictions of this chapter.
- No more than one sign is permitted on any residential property held in single or separate ownership, or more than one business sign for any one nonresidential use (exceptions noted for buildings with multiple business tenants).
- No sign shall be erected containing information which states or implies that a property may be used for any purpose not permitted under zoning provisions.
- No sign or portion of any sign shall project into or over a street.
- No overhanging, projecting or freestanding signs shall be less than nine feet from the bottom of the sign to the walkway, and signs shall not be more than 16 feet above ground level to the top of the sign face.
- No sign or its supporting structure shall be allowed above the roofline of any building.
- Flashing signs, moving or animated signs (bars and restaurants exempt), and vehicular signs are not permitted in any district.
- Temporary signs are prohibited except as provided in §120-42J.
- Signs that might be confused with traffic signs or lights are prohibited.
- Trailer signs or signs mounted on vehicles or other movable devices or objects are prohibited.
- Advertising signs tacked, posted, painted or otherwise attached to poles, posts, trees, sidewalks, curbs, rocks, radio, television or water towers, lighting structures or other similar poles or structures are prohibited.
- No person shall operate or cause to be operated any vehicle, conveyance or structure with exterior advertising on public streets or highways, except for business notices on business delivery vehicles used in the regular business of the owner.
- No person shall moor, dock, float, leave or operate any vessel on Greenwood Lake with advertising affixed to the outside, except for the name of the boat, required identifying letters, or license numbers.

## Signs exempt from permit in Greenwood Lake

- Business notices upon business delivery vehicles, so long as such vehicles are engaged in the usual business or regular work of the owner and are not used or maintained merely or mainly for advertising.
- The display of the name of a boat, vessel or craft on the hull or sail, or the display of required identifying letters or license numbers by law.
- No permit fee is required for informational signs indicating parking, business hours, restrooms, telephones, or signs erected/installed by recognized organizations noting historical significance, provided such signs do not exceed four square feet.
- No permit is required for trespassing or access signs, provided such signs do not exceed two square feet.
- Normal sign maintenance does not require a permit.
- The simple relettering or repainting of a sign erected under a valid permit, which does not involve any change in physical dimensions, is not deemed an alteration and does not require a new permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Permit applications for the erection, construction, or alteration of a sign must be accompanied by drawings of the proposed work showing structural details and any other details required by the Building Inspector (such as color, size, type of materials, and photo of abutting buildings).
- All permanent signs over two square feet require the issuance of a permit before erection, construction or alteration.
- All signs for which a permit is required are subject to a site inspection to assure construction as per plan, unless waived by the Building Inspector.
- Permits dependent on special permits or approval are not granted until recommended by the Sign Advisory Board and the Building Inspector.
- The location and name of the shopping center or industrial park sign must be designated on the required development plan.

## Full detail

Complete sign requirements for Greenwood Lake, including every field PermitPal tracks for each sign type, are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Greenwood+Lake+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-greenwood-lake

---

PermitPal — AI sign code research. Full HTML page: https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/greenwood-lake