# Sign Regulations in North East Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** North East Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/north-east-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/28917795#28917795)

## At a glance

North East Town, New York regulates 29 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Monument or Freestanding Sign - Shopping Centers in the Boulevard District (BD), Highway Business District (HB) zoning district are capped at 7 ft tall and 32 sq ft (includes directory sign), with a 15 ft from front property line setback (Sec. §180-55F(2)(a)[2]). Most commercial signs in North East Town 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 | 10 | — | 40 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Districts (Highway Business Districts, Industrial and Light Industrial Districts, Boulevard Districts) | 3 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Industrial District (M), Light Industrial District (M-A) | 3 | 9 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Boulevard District (BD), Highway Business District (HB) | 10 | 7 ft | 40 sq ft per business; 5% of facade area each; building total not to exceed 5% of facade area | — |
| Agricultural District (A5A), Very-Low-Density Residential District (R3A), Low-Density Residential District (R1A), Medium-Density Residential District (R20,000), Land Conservation District (LC) | 5 | 9 ft | 32 sq ft | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Identification Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from public right-of-way | — | Set back at least 10 ft from public right-of-way | — | §180-55B(1)(a) |
| Temporary Real Estate/Construction Sign | — | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | 1 | — | — | §180-55B(1)(b) |
| Temporary Window Sign/Poster | — | 10% of window area | — | — | — | On windows | — | §180-55B(1)(c) |
| Warning/Private Drive/Posted/No Trespassing Sign | — | 2 sq ft per face | — | — | — | — | — | §180-55B(1)(e) |
| Temporary Garage/Yard/Barn/Tag Sale Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Fully on premises of sale | — | §180-55B(1)(g) |
| Temporary Civic/Philanthropic/Educational/Religious Event Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On private property | — | §180-55B(1)(h) |
| Farm Stand Temporary Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from public right-of-way | 1 | — | — | §180-55B(1)(j) |
| Temporary Event Banner Over/Along Highway | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Over/along highway right-of-way, with municipal permission | — | §180-55B(1)(l) |

### Boulevard District (BD), Highway Business District (HB)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument or Freestanding Sign - Shopping Center | 7 ft | 32 sq ft (includes directory sign) | — | 15 ft from front property line | 1 per center | Frontage; well-integrated into landscaping | — | §180-55F(2)(a)[2] |
| Facade Sign - Shopping Center | — | 40 sq ft per business; 5% of facade area each; building total not to exceed 5% of facade area | — | — | 1 per business establishment | Facade/main entrance | — | §180-55F(2)(a)[3] |
| Hanging Sign - Shopping Center | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business establishment | At least 7 ft clearance from ground | — | §180-55F(2)(a)[4] |
| Directional Sign - Entrance/Exit Shopping Center | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 of each per establishment | Entrance/Exit | — | §180-55F(2)(a)[5] |
| Monument or Freestanding Sign - Gas Station/Convenience Store | 7 ft | 25 sq ft (max 50% for fuel pricing) | — | Must not interfere with line of sight; no explicit distance given | 1 per gas station | Setback to ensure no line of sight interference | — | §180-55F(2)(b)[1][a]-[c] |
| Facade Sign - Gas Station/Convenience Store | — | 20 sq ft per building (aggregate) | — | — | 1 per station | Facade | — | §180-55F(2)(b)[2] |
| Hanging Sign - Standalone Business | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | At least 7 ft clearance from ground | — | §180-55F(2)(c)[2] |
| Freestanding/Monument Sign - Standalone Business | 7 ft | 20 sq ft | — | 15 ft from front property line | 1 per tax parcel | — | — | §180-55F(2)(c)[1] |

### Agricultural District (A5A), Very-Low-Density Residential District (R3A), Low-Density Residential District (R1A), Medium-Density Residential District (R20,000), Land Conservation District (LC)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign — Arterial Highway | 9 ft | 15 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Used to identify a use permitted in zoning regulations and located on an arterial highway | — | §180-55G(2)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign — Other Roads | 9 ft | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Used to identify a use permitted in zoning regulations and located on other roads (not arterial) | — | §180-55G(2)(a) |
| Freestanding Produce Sign (Farm Market) — Per Direction | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 2 (one each direction) | Within 1,000 feet of stand or farm where produce is sold; one in each direction | — | §180-55G(2)(b) |
| Off-premises Directional Sign | 8 ft (lowest point at least 3 ft from ground) | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 at relevant intersection; up to 4 on a property by special permit | Within 50 ft of intersection (on secondary road) | — | §180-55H(1)-(3) |
| Temporary Civic Event Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | §180-55G(2)(d), §180-55B(1)(h) |

## Prohibited signs in North East Town

- All signs not expressly allowed under this chapter are prohibited in the Town of North East.
- Beacons, banners, pennants, ribbons or similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices, except as expressly permitted in Exempted signs and in Grand opening signs.
- Inflatable signs and tethered balloons.
- Off-premises signs, other than as specifically permitted.
- Billboards.
- Roof-mounted signs or signs mounted on a building in a way that extends above the wall of the building to which it is attached.
- Portable signs, except temporary signs expressly listed as exempted.
- Posters.
- Signs that may be confused with or obstruct the view of any authorized traffic sign or signal, obstruct the sight distance triangle at any street intersection, or extend into the public right-of-way.
- Moving, blinking, intermittent, flashing, or internally illuminated signs.
- Animated signs or signs with electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical display elements (except for limited exceptions for fuel pricing as specified).
- Signs with luminous or reflective materials, retroreflective sheeting, lettering or background with fluorescent paint, or sequin-studded lettering.
- Strings of lights, except decorative or holiday lights of low wattage for no more than a single sixty-day period each calendar year.
- No sign shall have more than two faces.
- No new pole signs shall be constructed. Existing pole signs are considered nonconforming.

## Signs exempt from permit in North East Town

- Residential identification signs for identifying a residence and for permitted home occupations, not exceeding two square feet and set back at least 10 feet from the public right-of-way, limited to house number, resident's name and/or home occupation.
- One temporary, nonilluminated 'for sale,' 'for rent,' real estate sign or construction sign identifying the parties involved in the design, financing or provision of labor or materials used on the premises, not exceeding six square feet per face; to be removed within 21 days of sale, lease, rental, or completion of construction.
- Temporary, nonilluminated window signs and posters in aggregate not exceeding 10% of any window's surface.
- Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection with commercial promotion.
- Nonilluminated warning, 'private drive,' 'posted' or 'no trespassing' signs, not exceeding two square feet per face.
- Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, danger, and such temporary emergency signs as may be approved by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
- Nonilluminated 'garage sale,' 'yard sale,' 'barn sale,' 'tag sale,' or similar signs, up to six square feet, located fully on the premises, displayed up to 48 hours in advance and 12 hours after the sale.
- Not more than one temporary event sign, not exceeding 32 square feet, displayed on private property, announcing a drive or event of a civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization, to be erected not more than 21 days prior and removed within 24 hours after the event.
- All temporary signs shall be removed in a specified time period.
- One temporary sign for a farm stand selling agricultural produce grown on the premises in season, not exceeding 10 square feet and set back at least 10 feet from the public right-of-way.
- Historical markers constructed of permanent materials (bronze, stainless steel, wood etc.) and wood emblems installed by government, religious, or nonprofit organizations, not exceeding six square feet.
- Not more than one temporary event banner, not exceeding 40 square feet, displayed over or along the highway right-of-way with municipal permission for political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious campaigns/events, erected not more than 21 days prior and removed within 48 hours after the event.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Shopping centers are required to create a uniform sign plan as part of site plan review for a new shopping center or when the first sign changes at an existing shopping center.
- The sign application must include a scaled drawing depicting the proposed size, type, mounting, location, and illumination of all signs to be constructed, as well as the size, type, and location of existing signs on the property.
- In a district or use that is subject to site plan approval, the sign application is reviewed as part of the site plan process by the Planning Board.
- Any additional information may be required as reasonably deemed by the Zoning Enforcement Officer and/or Planning Board.
- A special permit (variance) may be requested from the Zoning Board of Appeals for additional off-premises directional signs beyond the standard allowance where necessary.

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

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