# Sign Regulations in Lumberland Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lumberland Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/lumberland-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/26934163#26934163)

## At a glance

Lumberland Town, New York regulates 19 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Commercial/retail/industrial/manufacturing parcels zoning district are capped at 10 feet above ground level tall and 100 sq ft or 10% of front face area, whichever is less, with a At least equal to height of sign from property lines setback (Sec. §250-33C(1)(a)). Most commercial signs in Lumberland Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial/retail/industrial/manufacturing parcels | 3 | 10 feet above ground level | 100 sq ft or 10% of front face area, whichever is less | — |
| Office parcels | 2 | 5 feet above ground level | 56 sq ft or 10% of the front face area, whichever is less | — |
| Agricultural parcels | 3 | 5 feet above ground level | 20 sq ft per parcel (total for wall and ground signs) | — |
| Forestland parcels | 2 | 5 feet above ground level | 16 sq ft | — |
| Residential neighborhood | 1 | 5 feet above ground level | 12 sq ft | — |
| Residential parcels | 2 | 5 feet above ground level | 12 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | 42 inches above ground level | 16 sq ft | — |
| Property owned and operated by a public services entity (municipality, school district, ambulance corp., fire department) | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### Commercial/retail/industrial/manufacturing parcels

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 100 sq ft or 10% of front face area, whichever is less | — | — | 1 per parcel | On the wall of the building facing the front | — | §250-33C(1)(a) |
| Ground Sign | 10 feet above ground level | 100 sq ft or 10% of front face area, whichever is less | — | At least equal to height of sign from property lines | 1 per parcel | Ground sign on the lot | — | §250-33C(1)(a) |
| Window Sign | — | 25% of window area | — | — | — | Inside window areas of buildings used for approved retail uses | — | §250-33C(1)(b) |

### Agricultural parcels

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 20 sq ft per parcel (total for wall and ground signs) | — | — | 1 per parcel | On wall of a building on parcel | — | §250-33C(3)(a) |
| Ground Sign | 5 feet above ground level | 20 sq ft per parcel (total for wall and ground signs) | — | At least equal to height of sign from property lines | 1 per parcel | Ground sign on parcel | — | §250-33C(3)(a) |
| Temporary Sign (Agricultural Activities) | 5 feet above ground level | 20 sq ft (aggregate) | — | — | — | On parcel (agricultural activity related) | — | §250-33C(3)(b) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Small Sign | 42 inches above ground level | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parcel | On parcel, any lawful message | — | §250-33B(1) |
| Property Protection Sign | — | 1.5 sq ft per sign | — | — | See formula | At corners and protected areas of parcel | — | §250-33B(2) |
| Real Estate Sign | 42 inches above ground level | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parcel | On parcel advertised for sale/lease/rent | — | §250-33B(3) |
| Temporary Sign (General) | 42 inches above ground level | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parcel | On parcel | — | §250-33B(4) |
| Governmental Sign or Governmental Flag | — | — | — | — | — | On property/facility as authorized | — | §250-33B(5) |
| Directional Sign | — | 1.5 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance/exit | At entrance/exit of parcel | — | §250-33B(6) |
| Banner (Residential Property) | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 per residential parcel | On residential property | — | §250-33B(9) |
| Streamer | — | — | 12 inches per streamer component | — | — | Strung from mast, pole, building or structure | — | §250-33C(8) |

## Prohibited signs in Lumberland Town

- Roof signs and projecting signs are prohibited.
- No portion of a privately owned sign, or its supporting structures, shall be placed on or within the air space above publicly owned property, a public right-of-way, or a proposed public right-of-way.
- Cutting or killing vegetation growing on public rights-of-way (or below the ordinary high-water mark of navigable streams) to enhance visibility of a sign is prohibited.
- Self-illuminated signs with a transparent or light background color are prohibited. Self-illuminated signs with a dark background are permitted when in compliance with all other provisions.
- No sign shall be designed, constructed or maintained that moves, oscillates or rotates.
- No sign shall produce noise, sound, odor, smoke, flame or any other emission.
- No sign shall employ a mirror or other reflective device.
- No sign shall use or include any pinwheel, balloon or streamer except as otherwise provided.
- No sign (other than a traffic sign installed by a governmental entity) shall simulate or imitate the size, lettering or design of any traffic sign in such manner as to interfere, mislead or confuse the public.
- No motor vehicle, trailer, farm implement or other mobile equipment may be used primarily as a sign or structural support for a sign.
- Signs shall not be placed so as to obstruct the visibility of pedestrians or motorists at intersections and driveways.
- Signs in wetlands, other than governmental signs and warning signs, are prohibited.
- Electronic signs are prohibited, except on property owned and operated by certain public service entities and subject to specified exceptions.
- Any sign illuminated from a light source other than an internal source must be fully shielded, illuminate only the sign face, direct light downward, and prevent glare or light cast beyond sign face.
- Illuminated signs shall not be placed or located to cause glare or reflection that may constitute a traffic hazard or nuisance.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited.
- No sign shall be constructed, erected or maintained that faces a public waterway except as permitted.
- A sign may not obstruct or interfere with a fire escape.
- Signs and supporting structures must not be within six feet of any electrical conductor, light pole, utility pole, or similar infrastructure.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lumberland Town

- One non-illuminated, small sign per parcel not exceeding three square feet and 42 inches in height, carrying any lawful message, does not require a permit.
- Property protection signs (subject to specified limits on number and size) do not require a permit.
- One non-illuminated real estate sign per parcel, not exceeding 16 square feet and 42 inches in height, does not require a permit and must be removed within seven days after closing or lease signing.
- One non-illuminated temporary sign per parcel, not exceeding 16 square feet and 42 inches in height, is exempt from a permit if not placed more than six months in any calendar year.
- Governmental signs and governmental flags do not require a permit.
- Directional signs do not require a permit, with one per legal driveway and no more than 1.5 square feet each.
- Warning signs do not require a permit if not exceeding three square feet in area.
- Signs erected by a government agency exclusively denoting a recognized historical, cultural or natural site do not require a permit if not exceeding three square feet, or as prescribed by law.
- One non-illuminated banner per residential property parcel, not exceeding nine square feet, does not require a permit (but banners on nonresidential property require permitting).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All sign permit applications must include two copies of the plans and specifications for the proposed sign.
- Permit applications must include information such as sign location, positioning relative to structures and property lines, and construction/attachment narrative.
- Permit applications for signs must include a certificate of public liability and property damage insurance; the permit lapses if insurance lapses.
- A sign permit is not required for signs explicitly listed as exempt in §250-33B; all other signs require a permit.
- Owners of existing signs requiring a permit as of the effective date must register such signs within 90 days of the effective date of the chapter.
- If the Code Enforcement Officer deems it necessary, stress sheets and calculations regarding sign structure may be required for permit applications.
- Appeals of permit denials and requests for sign variances may be made in writing directly to the Board of Appeals.
- No explicit mention of a 'master sign plan' or similar coordinated sign plan submittal is included in the ordinance text provided.

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

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