# Sign Regulations in Millerton, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Millerton, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/millerton
- **Data last verified:** 2026-05-03
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/MI0663#13276015)

## At a glance

Millerton, New York regulates 27 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (General)s in the Low Density Residential (R1A), Medium Density Residential (R20,000), High Density Residential (R10,000), Land Conservation Districts zoning district are capped at 10 ft tall and 20 sq ft, with a Minimum 5 ft from edge of paved road. setback (Sec. §170-41D(1)(a), §170-41D(2)(a)). Most commercial signs in Millerton require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |
| Low Density Residential (R1A), Medium Density Residential (R20,000), High Density Residential (R10,000), Land Conservation Districts | 7 | 10 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| Industrial (M) Districts | 5 | 10 ft | 30 sq ft | — |
| General Business Districts | 6 | 10 ft | 30 sq ft | — |
| Highway Business Districts (HB-I, HB-II) | 16 | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Low Density Residential (R1A), Medium Density Residential (R20,000), High Density Residential (R10,000), Land Conservation Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (General) | 10 ft | 20 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 ft from edge of paved road. | 1 | Minimum 5 ft setback from edge of paved road. Not in road right-of-way and not above the roofline. | — | §170-41D(1)(a), §170-41D(2)(a) |
| Residential Identification Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | May be attached to mailbox, otherwise not in right-of-way. | — | §170-41D(2)(b) |
| "For Sale" Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | §170-41D(2)(c) |
| Freestanding Sign (Home Occupation Use) | 10 ft | 4 sq ft | — | 5 ft from edge of paved road. | 1 | Minimum 5 ft setback; not above roofline; not in right-of-way. | — | §170-41D(2)(d) |
| Farm Produce Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 2 (one in each direction) | Within 1,000 ft of stand/farmhouse where produce is sold. | — | §170-41D(2)(e) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §170-41D(2)(f), §170-41H |
| Posting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §170-41D(2)(g) |

### General Business Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 ft | 30 sq ft | — | 5 ft from edge of paved road. | 1 | Minimum 5 ft from edge of paved road; not in right-of-way; not above roofline; lowest point at least 3 ft from ground. | — | §170-41F(1)(a), §170-41F(2)(a) |
| Hanging Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Lowest point at least 8 ft from ground. | — | §170-41F(2)(b) |
| Facade Sign | — | 5% of facade area or 60 sq ft (whichever is less) | — | — | 1 per establishment | Attached to facade of building. | — | §170-41F(2)(c) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §170-41F(2)(d), §170-41H |
| "For Sale" Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | §170-41F(2)(e) |
| "Grand Opening" Sign | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | §170-41F(2)(f), §170-41I |

### Highway Business Districts (HB-I, HB-II)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center - 15 ft setback) | 25 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 15 ft from edge of paved road | 1 | Minimum 15 ft from edge of paved road | — | §170-41G(2)(a)[1] |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center - 20 ft setback) | 25 ft | 60 sq ft | — | 20 ft from edge of paved road | 1 | Minimum 20 ft from edge of paved road | — | §170-41G(2)(a)[1] |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center - 25 ft setback) | 25 ft | 80 sq ft | — | 25 ft from edge of paved road | 1 | Minimum 25 ft from edge of paved road | — | §170-41G(2)(a)[1] |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center - 30 ft setback) | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 30 ft from edge of paved road | 1 | Minimum 30 ft from edge of paved road | — | §170-41G(2)(a)[1] |
| Facade Sign (Shopping Center or Gas Station) | — | 5% of facade or 60 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | Attached to facade | — | §170-41G(2)(a)[2], §170-41G(2)(b)[2] |
| Hanging Sign (Shopping Center) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Lowest point at least 8 ft from ground | — | §170-41G(2)(a)[3] |
| Freestanding Sign (Gas Station) | 25 ft | 30 sq ft | — | 5 ft from edge of paved road | 1 | Minimum 5 ft from edge of paved road | — | §170-41G(2)(b)[1] |
| Freestanding Sign (Non-shopping Center/Non-Gas Station) | 10 ft | 30 sq ft | — | 5 ft from edge of paved road | 1 | Minimum 5 ft from edge of paved road | — | §170-41G(2)(c)[1] |

## Prohibited signs in Millerton

- No sign or other advertising device shall be erected, constructed, displayed, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or altered except in conformity with the provisions of these regulations and as expressly approved by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
- The use of moving signs, self-illuminated signs (other than those with bulbs concealed behind translucent glass, plates or similar material) or the use of flashing or intermittent lighting in connection with signs shall not be permitted.
- No sign shall incorporate a rotating or moving light or lights.
- Strings of lights shall not be used for the purpose of advertising or attracting attention when not part of a sign.
- No roof signs shall be erected.
- No sign shall have more than two faces.
- No portable signs shall be allowed, except as permitted in Subsection I.
- No sign shall be located so as to obscure any signs displayed by a public authority, nor shall any sign be placed in such a way as to obstruct proper sight distance or otherwise interfere with pedestrian or traffic flow.
- All signs shall present a neat appearance and be maintained in a safe condition and shall not be permitted to become dilapidated.
- No banners, ribbons, streamers, spinners or other moving, fluttering or revolving devices shall be allowed, either as a part of a sign or when not part of a sign.
- No sign shall be attached to any tree, fence or utility pole or be painted upon or otherwise directly affixed to any rock, ledge or other natural feature, except posting signs.
- All signs must relate to a current business activity.

## Signs exempt from permit in Millerton

- Sign permits are not required for residential identification signs.
- Sign permits are not required for 'for sale' signs.
- Sign permits are not required for temporary signs.
- Sign permits are not required for posting signs.
- No permit is required for a temporary sign.

## Sign permit fees & timelines in Millerton

| Item | Details | Citation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Review | The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall approve or deny the sign permit application within 14 days of the receipt of the completed application. (starts when Completed sign permit application received by the Zoning Enforcement Officer) | § 170-41B(2) |

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## Full detail

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