# Sign Regulations in Groton, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Groton, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/groton
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/10980499#10980499)

## At a glance

Groton, New York regulates 12 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Temporary Construction Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 32 square feet (Sec. § 200-57B).

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| High-Intensity District | 1 | — | 10 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | — | Aggregate max 50 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### High-Intensity District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sandwich Board Sign | — | 10 square feet | — | — | — | Displayed only during regular business hours; must not impede pedestrian traffic. | — | § 200-58E |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Construction Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 200-57B |
| Residential Sign (Multifamily/Bed and Breakfast/etc.) | — | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 200-57C |
| Professional Office/Studio/Funeral Home Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 200-57D |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 200-57E |
| Freestanding Sign (Retail/Service/etc.) - Option 1 | — | 25 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 200-57F(1)(a), § 200-57F(2) |
| Freestanding Sign and Projecting or Wall Sign (Retail/Service/etc.) - Option 2 | — | Aggregate max 32 square feet, max 20 square feet per sign | — | — | 2 | — | — | § 200-57F(1)(b), § 200-57F(2) |
| Wall Sign (Retail/Service/etc.) - Option 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | On the wall of the building. | — | § 200-57F(1)(c), § 200-57F(2) |
| Service Activity Sign (Small Scale) | — | 20 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 200-57G |

## Prohibited signs in Groton

- Signs that move or simulate motion are prohibited. This includes flashing, blinking, animated, rotation signs or signs whose illumination or projected surface changes with time, but does not include time and temperature signs.
- Signs with reflective surfaces, which create a glare to motorists traveling along the public rights-of-way, are not allowed.
- No permanent or temporary sign shall be erected or placed at or near the intersection of any street in such a manner as to cause a traffic hazard. A traffic hazard exists when a sign, by reason of its position, shape, color or illumination, interferes with, obstructs the view of or is confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device. Any sign which makes use of the words 'stop,' 'look,' 'danger,' 'slow,' 'caution,' 'warning,' 'right,' 'left' or any word, phrase, symbol or character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse vehicle operators is not allowed.
- Inflatable signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Billboards are prohibited.
- Except in High-Intensity Districts, no sign shall be located closer than 10 feet to any road right-of-way line.
- Signs shall be non-flashing and non-illuminated unless otherwise specified.
- No sign shall be higher than two times the overall height of the building it is identifying or 25 feet from the ground, whichever is more restrictive.
- No person shall remove, deface, destroy, alter or otherwise tamper with any sign, notice or other document placed upon any building or property under the provisions of this chapter.

## Signs exempt from permit in Groton

- This provision (regarding location closer than 10 feet to right-of-way) does not apply to signs needed for public safety and traffic control.
- Official signs and signs required by law are permitted as required and may be illuminated and flashing.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No reference to master sign plans, sign plans, or a required variance meeting is found in the provided ordinance text.

## Full detail

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