# Sign Regulations in Highland Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Highland Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/highland-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/38363210#38363210)

## At a glance

Highland Town, New York regulates 15 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Temporary freestanding signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 4 feet (maximum single dimension) tall and 6 square feet (Sec. § 190-57F(2)(a)-(g)). Most commercial signs in Highland Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | Top: 8 feet above road shoulder; Bottom: 6 feet above road shoulder | 32 square feet | — |
| Hamlet-Commercial District | 3 | — | 32 square feet | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professional resident-office, home occupation, and personal sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 190-57A(1) |
| "For rent" or "for sale" sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 3 | — | — | § 190-57A(2) |
| Directional or informational sign | — | 3 square feet | — | — | 2 | — | — | § 190-57A(3) |
| Construction project sign (Residential) | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 190-57A(5) |
| Construction project sign (Commercial) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 190-57A(5) |
| Temporary freestanding sign | 4 feet (maximum single dimension) | 6 square feet | — | — | — | Where community bulletin board not available | — | § 190-57F(2)(a)-(g) |
| Special event/grand opening sign (Temporary) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 190-57F(2)(c), § 190-57F(2)(f) |
| Private road sign | Top: 8 feet above road shoulder; Bottom: 6 feet above road shoulder | — | — | — | — | At private road's intersection with a public or private road, off road shoulder. | — | § 36-10, § 36-11 |

### Hamlet-Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business sign (Primary) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 per road frontage | — | — | § 190-57C(1), § 190-57C(4), § 190-57D |
| Business sign (Authorized agent for manufacturer/distributor) | — | 16 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 190-57C(2), § 190-57D |
| Business sign (Secondary lines of business) | — | 16 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 190-57C(3), § 190-57D |

## Prohibited signs in Highland Town

- Billboards and roof signs are prohibited.
- Any sign placed in such a position that will cause danger to the public safety by obstructing access to, but not limited to, a door, window, or fire escape, or by shining a light on the street is prohibited.
- Mechanical signs, signs with oscillating or flashing lights, signs using direct lighting, signs that cause ambient light, or backlit signs are prohibited.
- Signs that compete for attention with, or may be mistaken for, a traffic sign or signal are prohibited.
- Signs painted, in whole or in part, in fluorescent or 'day-glo' colors are prohibited.
- Signs that are not permanently or securely fixed to the ground or to a permanently, immovable structure are prohibited.
- Signs attached to utility poles or trees, except posted signs, are prohibited.
- Ribbons, streamers, spinners, or similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices are prohibited.
- No part of any sign shall extend above the ridgeline of any building.
- Any part of a sign extending over pedestrian traffic areas shall have a minimum height clearance of eight feet from the ground surface.
- No freestanding sign shall extend over or into the public right-of-way, nor shall it overhang property lines or restrict line of sight or clear vision between a sidewalk and a street.
- All signs shall be located so as not to interfere with the line of sight along any traveled way and at least 20 feet from any sideline, and may not exceed 20 feet in height above grade.

## Signs exempt from permit in Highland Town

- Professional resident-office, home occupation, and personal signs, one per premises, not to exceed six square feet in area, are permitted in all districts without a permit.
- 'For rent' or 'for sale' signs not exceeding six square feet, and not exceeding three per premises, are permitted in all districts without a permit.
- Directional or informational signs not exceeding three square feet or two per premises are permitted in all districts without a permit.
- Signs necessary for public safety or welfare are permitted in all districts without a permit.
- Signs identifying a construction project and the specialists concerned, not exceeding eight square feet for residential construction and 32 square feet for commercial construction, for the period of construction and not exceeding 90 days after the completion of construction and the issuance of the C/O, are permitted in all districts without a permit.
- Trespassing or posted signs when such signs comply with existing laws and regulations for posting property are permitted in all districts without a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The ordinance requires a sign application for certain types of permanent signs (e.g., in Hamlet-Commercial District), which must include drawings showing design, dimensions, color, illumination, and placement, as well as ownership and contractor information.
- Written consent is required from the property owner if the property is not owner-occupied.
- Permit fees are set by the Town Board.
- The Code Enforcement Officer must approve or deny completed applications within 10 days; denied applications may be appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- There is no reference to a 'master sign plan' or 'variance meeting' specifically by name.

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