# Sign Regulations in New Hartford, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** New Hartford, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/new-hartford
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12684728#12684728)

## At a glance

New Hartford, New York regulates 17 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Nameplate/Identification Sign (Occupant Name/Address)s in the Residential districts zoning district are capped at 1 sq ft (Sec. §126-35.B(1)(a)). Most commercial signs in New Hartford 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 | 5 | 30 feet | — | — |
| Residential districts | 8 | — | 12 sq ft | — |
| Multiple-family residential districts | 7 | — | 12 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential districts | 6 | — | 16 sq ft | — |
| B-1, M-1 | 3 | 30 feet | 3 sq ft per sign | — |
| B-2 | 3 | 30 feet | 3 sq ft per sign | — |

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

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate/Identification Sign (Occupant Name/Address) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | One per dwelling unit (except as noted) | On dwelling (per dwelling unit) | — | §126-35.B(1)(a) |
| Nameplate/Identification Sign (Business/Professional Office/Home Occupation) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One per dwelling unit (except as noted) | Where business/professional office/home occupation is permitted | — | §126-35.B(1)(a) |
| Sale or Rental Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per property (additional for each frontage if on multiple streets) | On premises for sale or rent | — | §126-35.B(2)(a)-(d) |
| Parking Area Sign (Entrance/Exit) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | One per exit/entrance | At parking area entrance/exit | — | §126-35.B(3) |
| Parking Area Sign (Identity/Restrictions) | — | — | — | — | One per street frontage | At parking area, visible from street | — | §126-35.B(3) |
| Artisan Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Customer's premises while work is performed | — | §126-35.B(4) |
| Historic Marker | — | 0.5 sq ft | — | — | — | On structure | — | §126-35.B(5) |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On private property within district/ward of candidate's election | — | §126-35.B(6) |

### Multiple-family residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate/Identification Sign (Building) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per building or per frontage if multiple frontages | On building | — | §126-35.B(1)(b) |
| Sale or Rental Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per property (additional for each frontage if on multiple streets) | On premises for sale or rent | — | §126-35.B(2)(a)-(d) |
| Parking Area Sign (Entrance/Exit) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | One per exit/entrance | At parking area entrance/exit | — | §126-35.B(3) |
| Parking Area Sign (Identity/Restrictions) | — | — | — | — | One per street frontage | At parking area, visible from street | — | §126-35.B(3) |
| Artisan Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Customer's premises while work is performed | — | §126-35.B(4) |
| Historic Marker | — | 0.5 sq ft | — | — | — | On structure | — | §126-35.B(5) |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On private property within district/ward of candidate's election | — | §126-35.B(6) |

### Nonresidential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sale or Rental Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | One per property (additional for each frontage if on multiple streets) | On premises for sale or rent | — | §126-35.B(2)(b)-(d) |
| Parking Area Sign (Entrance/Exit) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | One per exit/entrance | At parking area entrance/exit | — | §126-35.B(3) |
| Parking Area Sign (Identity/Restrictions) | — | — | — | — | One per street frontage | At parking area, visible from street | — | §126-35.B(3) |
| Artisan Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Customer's premises while work is performed | — | §126-35.B(4) |
| Historic Marker | — | 0.5 sq ft | — | — | — | On structure | — | §126-35.B(5) |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On private property within district/ward of candidate's election | — | §126-35.B(6) |

## Prohibited signs in New Hartford

- No sign shall be erected, altered, or reconstructed without the issuance of a sign permit and approval by the Village Board.
- Signs shall not be erected within the public right-of-way.
- No sign shall obstruct any fire escape or window, nor be attached to a fire escape.
- No sign shall be painted directly upon the exterior walls of any structure nor mounted upon the rooftop of any building.
- No portable or temporary signs are allowed within any zoning district, except upon obtaining a permit. Exception: sandwich sign for 15 consecutive days per permit.
- No flashing signs are allowed within any zoning district of the Village of New Hartford.
- No internally lighted signs are allowed within any zoning district except within the B-2 District.
- No freestanding sign shall exceed 30 feet in height.
- No sign shall be audible.
- No outdoor advertising signs (billboards) are allowed within the Village of New Hartford.

## Signs exempt from permit in New Hartford

- The requirements of this section do not apply to any sign which had received the approval of both the Planning and Village Boards prior to the adoption of these regulations.
- Waiver of permit fee may be granted upon written authorization by the Planning Board for bona fide charitable, governmental, or religious organizations/agencies. This waiver applies only to fee requirements and not to other standards or requirements in this section.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign shall be erected, altered, or reconstructed without the issuance of a sign permit, which requires review by the Planning Board and final approval by the Village Board.
- Applications for sign permits must be submitted on forms provided by the Village Clerk, including applicant information, location, and scaled drawings (except for temporary signs).
- Bonus sign area increases in nonresidential districts require Planning Board approval of materials or design.
- No reference in this section to a master sign plan or variance requirement, but all sign permits require Planning Board review and Village Board approval.

## 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 New Hartford — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=New+Hartford+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-new-hartford

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