# Sign Regulations in Murray, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Murray, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/murray
- **Data last verified:** 2026-04-27
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://townofmurrayny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-Zoning-Local-Law-Adopted-June-2023.pdf)

## At a glance

Murray, New York regulates 11 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the Business District (B) zoning district are capped at 6 feet tall and 36 square feet, with a Minimum 5 feet from any property line setback (Sec. Sec. 501.S). Most commercial signs in Murray require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 6 feet | Varies by district: 36 square feet (RA, B), 15 square feet (RH, I) | — |
| Residential-Agricultural District (RA) | 6 | 6 feet | 36 square feet | — |
| Business District (B) | 11 | Shall not exceed building height (20% above on 1-story); below 3rd story sills on 3+ stories | 36 square feet | — |
| Residential-Hamlet District (RH) | 11 | Shall not exceed building height (20% above on 1-story); below 3rd story sills on 3+ stories | 32 square feet | — |
| Industrial District (I) | 7 | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Conservation Overlay District (C) | 1 | 6 feet | As per underlying base district | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### Business District (B)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Shall not extend above roof line, parapet wall, second story, or lower eave line of pitched roof | 15% of wall area | — | — | One per establishment per building wall visible from public right-of-way (excludes awning and window signs) | Attached to exterior front, rear, or side of building with display surface parallel to wall | — | Sec. 501.L |
| Awning Sign | 2 feet (text and graphics on valance) | 25% of awning area | 75% of awning width/depth | — | One per awning face per establishment | Integrated on awning material over ground story doors or windows | — | Sec. 501.M |
| Canopy Sign | 2 feet (text and graphics) | 25% of canopy area | 75% of canopy width | — | One per canopy per establishment | On canopy parallel to wall, over accessible building entrance | — | Sec. 501.N |
| Projecting Sign | 4 feet if mounted below 2nd floor; 8 feet if on 2nd or 3rd floor (average if across floors) | 10 square feet | — | — | One per establishment per building wall visible from public right-of-way; minimum 25 feet spacing | Attached to building facade at 90-degree angle, extending more than 15 inches (2D or 3D) | — | Sec. 501.O |
| Monument Sign | 6 feet | 36 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from any property line | One per street frontage; one additional for 200+ feet frontage; minimum 150 feet spacing | Freestanding, attached to ground along entire length to continuous pedestal (horizontal or square orientation) | — | Sec. 501.S |
| Iconic Sign | Shall not exceed building height (20% above on 1-story); below 3rd story sills on 3+ stories | 36 square feet | — | Minimum 18 inches from curb line (freestanding) | One per establishment | Building-mounted or freestanding | — | Sec. 501.T |
| Bracket Sign | 5 feet (structure); 3 feet (sign area) | 10 square feet | 3 feet | — | One per building; minimum 25 feet from other bracket signs | Freestanding, attached to ground by support structures, hanging from integral bracket | — | Sec. 501.U |
| Sidewalk Sign | 5 feet | 20 square feet | 4 feet | — | Multiple permitted; minimum 25 feet spacing | Moveable on sidewalk, not secured to ground | — | Sec. 501.V |

### Residential-Hamlet District (RH)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Shall not extend above roof line, parapet wall, second story, or lower eave line of pitched roof | 15% of wall area | — | — | One per establishment per building wall visible from public right-of-way (excludes awning and window signs) | Attached to exterior front, rear, or side of building with display surface parallel to wall | — | Sec. 501.L |
| Awning Sign | 2 feet (text and graphics on valance) | 20% of awning area | 75% of awning width/depth | — | One per awning face per establishment | Integrated on awning material over ground story doors or windows | — | Sec. 501.M |
| Canopy Sign | 2 feet (text and graphics) | 20% of canopy area | 75% of canopy width | — | One per canopy per establishment | On canopy parallel to wall, over accessible building entrance | — | Sec. 501.N |
| Projecting Sign | 4 feet if mounted below 2nd floor; 8 feet if on 2nd or 3rd floor (average if across floors) | 10 square feet | — | — | One per establishment per building wall visible from public right-of-way; minimum 25 feet spacing | Attached to building facade at 90-degree angle, extending more than 15 inches (2D or 3D) | — | Sec. 501.O |
| Monument Sign | 6 feet | 15 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from any property line | One per street frontage; one additional for 200+ feet frontage; minimum 150 feet spacing | Freestanding, attached to ground along entire length to continuous pedestal (horizontal or square orientation) | — | Sec. 501.S |
| Iconic Sign | Shall not exceed building height (20% above on 1-story); below 3rd story sills on 3+ stories | 15 square feet | — | Minimum 18 inches from curb line (freestanding) | One per establishment | Building-mounted or freestanding | — | Sec. 501.T |
| Bracket Sign | 5 feet (structure); 3 feet (sign area) | 10 square feet | 3 feet | — | One per building; minimum 25 feet from other bracket signs | Freestanding, attached to ground by support structures, hanging from integral bracket | — | Sec. 501.U |
| Sidewalk Sign | 5 feet | 20 square feet | 4 feet | — | Multiple permitted; minimum 25 feet spacing | Moveable on sidewalk, not secured to ground | — | Sec. 501.V |

### Industrial District (I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Shall not extend above roof line, parapet wall, second story, or lower eave line of pitched roof | 15% of wall area | — | — | One per establishment per building wall visible from public right-of-way (excludes awning and window signs) | Attached to exterior front, rear, or side of building with display surface parallel to wall | — | Sec. 501.L |
| Awning Sign | 2 feet (text and graphics on valance) | 20% of awning area | 75% of awning width/depth | — | One per awning face per establishment | Integrated on awning material over ground story doors or windows | — | Sec. 501.M |
| Canopy Sign | 2 feet (text and graphics) | 20% of canopy area | 75% of canopy width | — | One per canopy per establishment | On canopy parallel to wall, over accessible building entrance | — | Sec. 501.N |
| Window Sign | — | 25% of window space | — | — | Multiple permitted, subject to total area limit per floor/side | Painted or affixed on ground or second story windows/doors, or inside within 4 feet of window (excludes product display graphics) | — | Sec. 501.Q |
| Monument Sign | 6 feet | 15 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from any property line | One per street frontage; one additional for 200+ feet frontage; minimum 150 feet spacing | Freestanding, attached to ground along entire length to continuous pedestal (horizontal or square orientation) | — | Sec. 501.S |
| Bracket Sign | 5 feet (structure); 3 feet (sign area) | 10 square feet | 3 feet | — | One per building; minimum 25 feet from other bracket signs | Freestanding, attached to ground by support structures, hanging from integral bracket | — | Sec. 501.U |
| Temporary Sign | Bottom no higher than 5 feet above grade | 32 square feet | — | — | — | On the same lot as the permitted use | — | Sec. 501.I |

## Prohibited signs in Murray

- No off-premises signs shall be allowed unless approved by the Planning Board prior to placement.
- No sign shall include lights which flash, move, or appear to move.
- No sign shall impair or cause confusion of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, in its design, color or placement.
- No sign shall be posted on a public utility pole or traffic control pole or structure.
- Pole signs are not permitted.
- Blinking, flashing and chasing light sources are not allowed.
- Bare bulb illumination is not allowed.
- Visible transformers are not allowed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Murray

- A sign permit is not required for any signs.
- Existing nonconforming signs that are legal at the time of enactment may remain as long as they are properly maintained and their use remains current.
- The owner of any allowed sign may substitute noncommercial copy in lieu of commercial or other non-commercial copy.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The size, type and location of all signage must be included in any application for site plan review; the Planning Board will review the proposed signage as part of site plan review.
- Off-premises signs require approval by the Planning Board prior to placement.
- Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Code Enforcement Officer relative to dimensional provisions may appeal by applying for an area variance to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- The Code Enforcement Officer may require review by the Town Engineer for sign construction; if questionable, a professional review by a New York State registered engineer is required.

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

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