# Sign Regulations in Hillburn, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hillburn, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/hillburn
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/40310962#40310962)

## At a glance

Hillburn, New York regulates 11 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the OS, R-60, R-9, R-6, LS, GC, RED, VC, LI zoning district are capped at 10 feet tall, 25 square feet, and 5 feet wide, with a Minimum 20 feet from any setback line. setback (Sec. §250-22.A; §250-22.E(1)-(8); §250-22.B(2)(b)-(c)). Most commercial signs in Hillburn require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| OS, R-60, R-9, R-6, LS, GC, RED, VC, LI | 8 | 10 feet | 35% of window area | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### OS, R-60, R-9, R-6, LS, GC, RED, VC, LI

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 2 feet | — | — | — | 1 per building or tenant | On the facade facing a public street. | — | §250-22.A; §250-22.C; §250-22.B(2)(b)-(c); §250-20.B(1) |
| Projecting Sign | 4 feet | 12 square feet | 4 feet | — | 1 per building or tenant | On the facade facing a public street. | — | §250-22.A; §250-22.D; §250-22.B(2)(b)-(c) |
| Iconic Sign | 4 feet | 12 square feet | 4 feet | — | 1 per building or tenant | On the facade facing a public street. | — | §250-22.A; §250-22.D; §250-22.B(2)(b)-(c) |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 feet | 25 square feet | 5 feet | Minimum 20 feet from any setback line. | 1 per principal building | Front yard setback, min 20' from setback line. May be hung/supported by single post for single tenant. | — | §250-22.A; §250-22.E(1)-(8); §250-22.B(2)(b)-(c) |
| Freestanding Directory Sign | 10 feet | 25 square feet (aggregate of all panels) | 5 feet | Minimum 20 feet from any setback line. | 1 per principal building | In front yard setback; directory sign may be supported by 2 supports. | — | §250-22.A; §250-22.E(1)-(8); §250-22.B(2)(b)-(c) |
| Window Sign | — | 35% of window area | — | — | 1 per building/tenant | On window visible to street/sidewalk/public place. | — | §250-22.A; §250-22.F |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Above entrance or window, on skirt of awning. | — | §250-22.A; §250-22.G |
| Billboard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §250-22.A; Schedule of Signs Table |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sandwich Board Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per use | On the property to which it is accessory; requires Village Board approval if in public right-of-way. | — | §250-22.H(3) |
| Wall Mural | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §250-22.H(1) |
| Temporary Banner, Flag, Seasonal Event Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Public right-of-way | — | §250-22.H(2) |

## Prohibited signs in Hillburn

- No sign installed, structurally altered, enlarged, or relocated without a sign permit unless otherwise permitted by the ordinance.
- A sign permit shall not be issued if any other sign on the same premises and in the same ownership is in violation of the ordinance.
- Signs that revolve, oscillate, or otherwise move, or utilize flashing, blinking, or scrolling lights or multiple illuminating units which operate alternately.
- Colored lights that may be confused with official traffic lights and signals.
- Banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, or similar moving, fluttering, or revolving devices, except as expressly allowed for temporary political/promotional signs.
- Signs which emit noise, sounds, or smoke, including audio signs.
- Signs of a prurient or sexual nature, or advertising businesses/commodities/services of a prurient nature, offensive to the community.
- Signs made of cardboard, paper, or similar impermanent material, except temporary signs displayed within a window of a commercial use not covering more than 25% of any window or obstructing inside view.
- Signs placed, painted, or drawn on utility poles, bridges, road or utility structures, signposts, trees, rocks, or other natural features, or on municipal property without Village Board permission.
- Signs erected, maintained, or displayed which create a public hazard to health or safety by manner of construction, placement, or materials.
- Signs or graphics that impair or cause confusion of vehicular or pedestrian traffic by design, color, or placement, or obstruct sight distance within 25 feet of an intersection.
- Signs leased or rented for economic gain, such as advertising signs or billboards, including off-premises advertising.
- Signs installed upon the roof of any building.
- Signs that are internally illuminated, including box signs.
- Neon signs, and LED rope, strip, or string lights.
- Neon or LED change board signs.
- Paper and injection-molded plastic signs are not permitted (except as provided for certain temporary uses).
- No sign may be installed or altered except in conformity with the ordinance; signs must be maintained safely and cleanly.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hillburn

- Historical markers, tablets and statues, memorial signs and plaques; names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into masonry or constructed of bronze, stainless steel, or similar material; and emblems installed by governmental, religious, or nonprofit organizations, not exceeding six square feet in area.
- Flags and insignia of any government.
- Name and number plates identifying residents, mounted on house, apartment, or mailbox, not exceeding one square foot in area.
- Nonilluminated warning, private drive, posted or no-trespassing signs, not exceeding two square feet per face.
- One nonilluminated sign, either freestanding or attached, for permitted home occupations in any residential building in any zoning district, not exceeding two square feet, stating name and location only.
- Temporary signs for garage sales and auctions, not exceeding four square feet and up to seven consecutive days in any thirty-day period.
- Temporary, nonilluminated 'for sale,' 'for rent,' real estate signs and similar, concerning the premises upon which the sign is located, not more than eight square feet, behind front setback line, with limits on number per frontage.
- One temporary sign for a roadside stand selling farm produce, up to 12 square feet, set back at least 10 feet from the street right-of-way.
- Temporary, nonilluminated window signs and posters not exceeding 25% of window surface.
- Temporary political posters, banners, promotional devices and similar signs, not exceeding four square feet in residential district and 16 square feet in business district, placement not to exceed 30 days, removed within 14 days after event.
- Temporary sign identifying a construction project and associated contractors, not exceeding eight square feet for dwellings and 16 square feet for other buildings.
- Repainting or refurbishing an existing sign using similar colors, letters, and signs, as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required for installing, structurally altering, enlarging, or relocating any sign except for specific exemptions.
- A sign permit is issued only following submission, review, and approval of a sign application and sign plan by the Planning Board, and payment of required fee.
- A scale drawing, construction details, materials, method of illumination (if any), and other required information must be included in the sign permit application.
- The Planning Board reviews all sign applications and must approve, disapprove, or approve with modifications within 62 days of receipt of a complete application (or per site plan review timeframes if done in conjunction).
- Sign plans are required to show content, colors, location, construction, materials, attachment method, illumination, and any other information necessary to determine consistency with regulations.
- Sign plan approval criteria include accessory use status, proportion and scale, identification, quality, coordination with other signs and building, color limitations, protection of architectural elements, and typeface legibility.
- Where a sign application does not meet the ordinance’s standards and requirements, the applicant may request a waiver/variance from the Planning Board, except for prohibited sign types.
- For lighting and landscaping, plans must be submitted as part of any site plan or subdivision plan and may be reviewed in conjunction with sign plans.

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