# Sign Regulations in Hamptonburgh Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hamptonburgh Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/hamptonburgh-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/8310569#8310569)

## At a glance

Hamptonburgh Town, New York regulates 10 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Wall Signs in the R-2A, R-3A, R-4A zoning district are capped at Not higher than the height of the building, excluding pitched roofs, dormers, chimneys, and other such structural elements tall and 12 sq ft (Sec. §150-24I(1), (2), (3), (4), (6), (J)). Most commercial signs in Hamptonburgh Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-2A, R-3A, R-4A | 4 | 12 feet | 12 sq ft | — |
| HRC-4, NB, O-HC | 4 | 12 feet | 20 sq ft | — |
| I, LUI, IP | 4 | 12 feet | 70 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### R-2A, R-3A, R-4A

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not higher than the height of the building, excluding pitched roofs, dormers, chimneys, and other such structural elements | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to a structure and shall not project more than three feet from the structure; no extension over public right-of-way or sidewalk | — | §150-24I(1), (2), (3), (4), (6), (J) |
| Freestanding Sign | 12 feet | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Shall not extend over public right-of-way or sidewalk; must not obstruct view from any public right-of-way | — | §150-24I(1), (2), (3), (4), (7), (J) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per home occupation | — | — | §150-24G, §150-24I(1), (J) |
| Subdivision Sign | 12 feet for freestanding | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §150-24H, §150-24I(1), (4), (J) |

### HRC-4, NB, O-HC

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not higher than the height of the building, excluding pitched roofs, dormers, chimneys, and other such structural elements | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to a structure and shall not project more than three feet from the structure; no extension over public right-of-way or sidewalk | — | §150-24I(1), (2), (3), (4), (6), (J) |
| Freestanding Sign | 12 feet | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Shall not extend over public right-of-way or sidewalk; must not obstruct view from any public right-of-way | — | §150-24I(1), (2), (3), (4), (7), (J) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per home occupation | — | — | §150-24G, §150-24I(1), (J) |
| Subdivision Sign | 12 feet for freestanding | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §150-24H, §150-24I(1), (4), (J) |

### I, LUI, IP

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not higher than the height of the building, excluding pitched roofs, dormers, chimneys, and other such structural elements | 70 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to a structure and shall not project more than three feet from the structure; no extension over public right-of-way or sidewalk | — | §150-24I(1), (2), (3), (4), (6), (J) |
| Freestanding Sign | 12 feet | 70 sq ft | — | — | — | Shall not extend over public right-of-way or sidewalk; must not obstruct view from any public right-of-way | — | §150-24I(1), (2), (3), (4), (7), (J) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 70 sq ft | — | — | 1 per home occupation | — | — | §150-24G, §150-24I(1), (J) |
| Subdivision Sign | 12 feet for freestanding | 70 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §150-24H, §150-24I(1), (4), (J) |

## Prohibited signs in Hamptonburgh Town

- No sign shall be constructed except in conformance with this section.
- Signs displaying information on uses, events, goods, products, services or facilities offered at locations other than on the tax lot where the sign is located are prohibited, with the exception of general directory or directional signs approved by the Planning Board.
- Signs attached to a structure shall not project more than three feet from the structure.
- No sign shall extend over a public right-of-way or public sidewalk.
- No sign shall obstruct views from any public right-of-way to any other public right-of-way.
- Signs must not be constructed of non-durable materials or allowed to become dilapidated.
- Signs may only be illuminated indirectly.
- Wall-mounted signs shall not be higher than the height of a building, excluding pitched roofs, dormers, chimneys and other similar structural elements.
- No freestanding sign shall stand higher than 12 feet at its highest point.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hamptonburgh Town

- All signs advertising a candidate for public office or any other public ballot initiative are exempt from these regulations.
- A single temporary, nonilluminated sign advertising the sale or lease of merchandise or a special event is permitted without approval, provided it is removed within three days after the sale, lease or event.
- No more than two nonilluminated 'for sale' or 'for rent' signs advertising the sale or rental of a property may be erected and maintained without approval. Two additional, nonilluminated signs may be allowed if the property abuts more than one public right-of-way.
- One nonilluminated sign identifying property name, residents, and official street address is allowed. Other signs necessary for public safety, such as no-trespass, private drive, parking, or exit/entrance signs, and signs required by government function, law, or regulation are also exempt.
- Historical or memorial markers, and flags, insignia, or emblems of any government or religious organization, and religious holiday decorations, when not associated with commercial activity, are exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Signs larger in area than those listed elsewhere in this chapter may be permitted pursuant to special authorization and site plan approval by the Planning Board.
- General directory or directional off-premises signs require approval by the Town of Hamptonburgh Planning Board.
- Subdivision signs are subject to Planning Board review.

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

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