# Sign Regulations in Newstead Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Newstead Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/newstead-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6419794#6419794)

## At a glance

Newstead Town, New York regulates 16 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the C-1 - Commercial District, C-2 - Commercial District, R-C - Restricted Commercial District, I-1 - Industrial District, I-2 - Industrial District, Route 5 Zoning Overlay District zoning district are capped at 12 ft maximum unless approval granted by Planning Board or Town Board as part of site plan. tall and See street frontage table: Under 200 ft frontage = 64 sq ft; 200-349 ft = 96 sq ft; 350-499 ft = 128 sq ft; 500-750 ft = 192 sq ft; Over 750 ft = 224 sq ft (per face)., with a 25 ft from nonresidential lot line, 50 ft from residential lot, 15 ft from ROW. setback (Sec. §327-3C, §327-3E, §327-3K, §327-3L, §327-9, Table in §327-3L.). Most commercial signs in Newstead Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| C-1 - Commercial District, C-2 - Commercial District, R-C - Restricted Commercial District, I-1 - Industrial District, I-2 - Industrial District, Route 5 Zoning Overlay District | 9 | 12 ft maximum unless approval granted by Planning Board or Town Board as part of site plan. | See street frontage table: Under 200 ft frontage = 64 sq ft; 200-349 ft = 96 sq ft; 350-499 ft = 128 sq ft; 500-750 ft = 192 sq ft; Over 750 ft = 224 sq ft (per face). | — |
| R-A Rural-Agricultural District, R-1 Residential District, R-2 Residential District, R-3 Residential District, MHP Manufactured Home Park District, RVP Recreational Vehicle and Campground Park District | 7 | 6 ft (for on-premises direction sign). | 16 sq ft per sign face. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | — | 6 sq ft max. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### C-1 - Commercial District, C-2 - Commercial District, R-C - Restricted Commercial District, I-1 - Industrial District, I-2 - Industrial District, Route 5 Zoning Overlay District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 12 ft maximum unless approval granted by Planning Board or Town Board as part of site plan. | See street frontage table: Under 200 ft frontage = 64 sq ft; 200-349 ft = 96 sq ft; 350-499 ft = 128 sq ft; 500-750 ft = 192 sq ft; Over 750 ft = 224 sq ft (per face). | — | 25 ft from nonresidential lot line, 50 ft from residential lot, 15 ft from ROW. | One per individual building not part of multiple development. | Minimum 25 ft from nonresidential lot line, 50 ft from adjacent residential lot, 15 ft minimum from ROW. | — | §327-3C, §327-3E, §327-3K, §327-3L, §327-9, Table in §327-3L. |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft above grade. | 32 sq ft per side, 64 sq ft total. | — | Same as Freestanding Sign. | — | 25 ft from nonresidential lot, 50 ft from adjacent residential lot, 15 ft minimum from ROW. | — | §327-3J, §327-3K, §327-3E, §327-9. |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | One primary sign per business. | On building/structure wall. | — | §327-2 (Wall Sign), §327-3E, §327-3F, §327-9. |
| Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On or above roof; must be constructed of incombustible material except lattice/molding/capping may be wood. | — | §327-3N. |
| Temporary Sign | — | 32 sq ft max (per sign face) in nonresidential districts. | — | 15 feet off paved portion of road. | — | Cannot be attached to utility/street poles, not in ROW, must be 15 ft off paved road. | — | §327-5A, 5B, 5D, 5G, 5H. |
| A-Frame Sign (Sandwich Board) | — | 8 sq ft per side. | — | Must be at least 15 ft off paved portion of road. | One per tenant in a plaza. | No more than 4 ft from building. | — | §327-5F. |
| LED Sign | — | — | — | — | One per parcel. | — | — | §327-7A-7E. |
| Off-Premises Sign | — | 6 sq ft per side (unless Planning Board approves greater size, up to 80 sq ft for billboards per definition). | — | 15 ft from ROW, 20 ft from adjoining property. | — | At least 15 ft from street ROW, 20 ft from adjoining property. | — | §327-6. |

### R-A Rural-Agricultural District, R-1 Residential District, R-2 Residential District, R-3 Residential District, MHP Manufactured Home Park District, RVP Recreational Vehicle and Campground Park District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | — | 16 sq ft per sign face. | — | 15 feet off paved portion of road. | — | Cannot be attached to utility/street poles, not in ROW, must be 15 ft off paved road. | — | §327-5A, 5B, 5D, 5G, 5H. |
| A-Frame Sign (Sandwich Board) | — | 8 sq ft per side. | — | Must be at least 15 ft off paved portion of road. | One per tenant in a plaza. | No more than 4 ft from building. | — | §327-5F. |
| Banner/Flag (Permanent or Temporary) | — | Temporary: 16 sq ft; Permanent: see general sign limits. | — | — | — | — | — | §327-5E. |
| Residential Identification Sign | 6 ft (for on-premises direction sign). | On-premises direction signs: 4 sq ft per face, 6 ft high max; Name/number plates: 2 sq ft max. | — | — | — | On premises (e.g., house, mailbox, lawn, parking, drive). | — | §327-4D, 4H, 4I. |
| Professional/Construction Sign | — | 12 sq ft. | — | — | — | On premises where work is in progress. | — | §327-4J. |
| On-premises Business Sign | — | 8 sq ft. | — | 10 ft from ROW. | One per business. | Set back at least 10 ft from ROW. | — | §327-4G. |
| Off-Premises Sign | — | 6 sq ft per side unless Planning Board approves greater. | — | 15 ft from ROW, 20 ft from neighbor. | — | At least 15 ft from street ROW and 20 ft from adjoining properties. | — | §327-6. |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Historical Markers, Memorials, Plaques | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §327-4A. |
| Name/Date Plaques (Building) | — | — | — | — | — | On building. | — | §327-4B. |
| Emblem (Government, Religious, Nonprofit) | — | 6 sq ft max. | — | — | — | — | — | §327-4C. |
| Nonilluminated Warning, Private Drive, No Trespassing Sign | — | 2 sq ft per face. | — | — | — | — | — | §327-4F. |

## Prohibited signs in Newstead Town

- Signs must not prevent vehicle drivers from having a clear and unobstructed view of any official sign or entrance or exit to a roadway or intersection, or to approaching or merging traffic.
- Single pole signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are not permitted unless approved by Planning Board or by Town Board as part of site plan.
- Overhead wires or exposed wires on a sign or its supporting member are prohibited.
- No sign can include any mirror or mirror-like surface nor any day-glowing or other fluorescent paint or pigment.
- No flashing, intermittent, animated, rotating or moving light(s) are allowed (for electronic messaging signs).
- Illuminated sign or lighting device must not be placed where the beams of light are illuminated directly on a public street, highway, sidewalk or adjacent premises causing glare or reflection that may create a traffic hazard or nuisance.
- Temporary signs must not be attached to utility poles or street signs.
- Temporary signs cannot be placed in the right-of-way and must not create a visual obstruction.
- Any sign found unsafe or unsecure or that is a menace to the public must be suitably repaired or removed.
- Any sign no longer performing its original function due to vacancy or other change on the premises must be painted over by the owner within 30 days and removed within one year, including foundation and supporting structure.
- When any sign is constructed, erected or maintained in violation of any of the terms of this sign code or is unsafe and unsecure or is in such condition as to be a menace to the safety of the public, it must be altered, repaired, or removed as directed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Newstead Town

- Historical markers, tablets and statues, memorial signs, and plaques (in all districts without permit).
- Names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into masonry or of bronze, stainless steel, etc. (in all districts without permit).
- Emblems installed by government agencies, religious or nonprofit organizations not exceeding six square feet maximum size (in all districts without permit).
- On-premise directional signs identifying public parking, fire zones, entrances, and exits not exceeding four square feet per face and six feet high (can be internally illuminated; in all districts without permit).
- Personal names, excluding advertising messages (in all districts without permit).
- Nonilluminated warning, private drive, posted or no-trespassing signs not exceeding two square feet per face (in all districts without permit).
- One on-premises sign (freestanding or attached) for any business conducted on the same premises as a house; cannot exceed eight square feet and must be set back at least 10 feet from ROW without direct glare illumination beyond property line (in all districts without permit).
- Number and name plates mounted on house, apartment, or mailbox identifying residents not exceeding two square feet (in all districts without permit).
- Lawn signs identifying residents with no advertising message not exceeding four square feet and can only be illuminated if the sign support is a lamppost (in all districts without permit).
- Architect, engineer, contractor and/or owner signs on premises where work is in progress not exceeding 12 square feet (in all districts without permit).
- Repair or replacement of previously approved signs that are damaged or destroyed are permitted in kind without approval or fee.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- If part of a site plan, appearance and placement of signs are subject to Planning Board review and Town Board approval, taking aesthetics into consideration.
- Multiple permanent signs per parcel must be approved by Planning Board or as part of a site plan.
- Lighted signs permitted only by Planning Board approval.
- Deviations from monument or ground level sign height and size must be approved by Planning Board.
- Roof signs are not permitted unless approved by Planning Board or by Town Board as part of site plan.
- LED, animated, and illuminated temporary signs are only allowed by the Planning Board with an approved permit.
- Off-premises signs must be approved by the Planning Board.
- For multiple-building developments, a coordinated sign plan must be submitted to the Planning Board in addition to the application procedure.
- If plan drawings to scale are required with the permit application.
- LED signs for religious or public institutions, schools and fire departments are subject to review by Planning Board and may be restricted based on location or other criteria.

## Full detail

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