# Sign Regulations in North Greenbush Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** North Greenbush Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/north-greenbush-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/10879203#10879203)

## At a glance

North Greenbush Town, New York regulates 17 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Business zoning district, Business districts, BG District, BN District, H District zoning district are capped at 25 ft or no higher than building, whichever is greater; Masonry wall signs max 4 ft tall and 32 sq ft per side, with a 15 ft front; 5 ft side; 50 ft between freestanding signs setback (Sec. §197-37G). Most commercial signs in North Greenbush Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential zoning district, Residential districts | 5 | — | 6 sq ft | — |
| Business zoning district, Business districts, BG District, BN District, H District | 9 | 25 ft or no higher than building, whichever is greater; Masonry wall signs max 4 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| Industrial zoning district, IG District | 9 | 25 ft or no higher than building, whichever is greater; Masonry wall signs max 4 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 6 ft | 25% of window space or 4 sq ft, whichever is greater | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Business zoning district, Business districts, BG District, BN District, H District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | At least 50 feet | 1 | On the premises upon which the sign is located | — | §197-35E(2) |
| Temporary Construction, Renovation, or Repair Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | On the premises where work is in progress | — | §197-35G |
| Business and Professional Sign | — | 2 sq ft per linear foot of width | 20 ft (or 33 ft if more than 150 ft from road right-of-way, but not to exceed 1/3 of the building width) | — | No more than 2 per business unit (only one freestanding) | Affixed to building or freestanding (only one freestanding per unit) | — | §197-37D |
| Wall Sign | — | 60 sq ft | — | — | — | Building wall, parallel to plane | — | §197-37E |
| Projecting Sign | Max height 12 ft or above second floor, whichever is less | 20 sq ft per face | — | — | — | Projecting from building | — | §197-37F |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft or no higher than building, whichever is greater; Masonry wall signs max 4 ft | 32 sq ft per side | — | 15 ft front; 5 ft side; 50 ft between freestanding signs | See business and professional sign (max 1 per unit) | Front/side of building per setback; not on public right-of-way | — | §197-37G |
| Advertising Display or Message Board (Wall Mounted) | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — | 5 ft from ROW | 1 | Wall mounted, on premises | — | §197-37C |
| Advertising Display or Message Board (Freestanding) | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — | 5 ft from ROW | 1 | Freestanding, on premises | — | §197-37C |

### Industrial zoning district, IG District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | At least 50 feet | 1 | On the premises upon which the sign is located | — | §197-35E(2) |
| Temporary Construction, Renovation, or Repair Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | On the premises where work is in progress | — | §197-35G |
| Business and Professional Sign | — | 2 sq ft per linear foot of width | 20 ft (33 ft or 1/3 of building width if more than 150 ft from ROW) | — | No more than 2 per business unit (only one freestanding) | Affixed to building or freestanding (only one freestanding per unit) | — | §197-37D |
| Wall Sign | — | 60 sq ft | — | — | — | Building wall, parallel to plane | — | §197-37E |
| Projecting Sign | Max height 12 ft or above second floor, whichever is less | 20 sq ft per face | — | — | — | Projecting from building | — | §197-37F |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft or no higher than building, whichever is greater; Masonry wall signs max 4 ft | 32 sq ft per side | — | 15 ft front; 5 ft side; 50 ft between freestanding signs | See business and professional sign (max 1 per unit) | Front/side of building per setback; not on public right-of-way | — | §197-37G |
| Advertising Display or Message Board (Wall Mounted) | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — | 5 ft from ROW | 1 | Wall mounted, on premises | — | §197-37C |
| Advertising Display or Message Board (Freestanding) | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — | 5 ft from ROW | 1 | Freestanding, on premises | — | §197-37C |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional Sign | 6 ft | 4 sq ft per face | — | — | — | On-premises for public parking, fire zones, entrances, exits, etc. | — | §197-35C |
| Historical Marker/Memorial/Name Plaque | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §197-35A |
| Flag or Insignia | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §197-35B |
| Temporary Window Sign | — | 25% of window space or 4 sq ft, whichever is greater | — | — | — | Window | — | §197-35F |
| Announcement Sign (On Premises, Club/Lodge/Assembly/Public/Semipublic Buildings) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of facility | — | §197-37A(1) |
| Announcement Sign (Off-Premises Directional for Club/Lodge/Assembly/Public/Semipublic Buildings) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Off-premises (if not on county or state road/highway) | — | §197-37A(1) |
| Announcement Sign (Entrances, Churches, Charitable Institutions, Clubs) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | At Town entrances or as ZBA approves | — | §197-37A(2) |

## Prohibited signs in North Greenbush Town

- No sign shall be located in such a way as to interfere with driver vision or other traffic.
- Any illuminated sign or lighting device shall employ only lights emitting a constant intensity, and no sign shall be illuminated by or contain a flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving light or lights.
- Illuminated signs or lighting devices shall not be placed or directed to permit glare or reflection onto public streets, highways, sidewalks, or adjacent premises that may constitute a traffic hazard or nuisance.
- No portable or temporary sign shall be placed on the front or face of a building or any premises, except as otherwise provided.
- No sign or part thereof shall contain or consist of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or other similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices; mechanically animated signs such as moving, rotating or revolving signs are also prohibited. Such devices and strings of lights shall not be used for advertising or attracting attention when not part of a sign.
- No swinging signs which may cause a hazard shall be permitted.
- A-frame or sandwich board, sidewalk or curb signs other than exempted temporary signs are prohibited.
- Nonaccessory advertising signs, including but not limited to billboards, are strictly prohibited, except as temporary and off-site directional signs are provided for in announcement signs.
- All nonaccessory signs and sign structures shall be removed within five years of the effective date of this article.
- No freestanding sign shall extend over or into the public right-of-way, nor overhang property lines.
- Signs that advertise any activity, business, product or service no longer conducted or available on the premises shall be considered abandoned and shall be removed.

## Signs exempt from permit in North Greenbush Town

- Historical markers, tablets and statues, memorial signs and plaques, names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into masonry or constructed of bronze, stainless steel or similar material, and emblems installed by governmental agencies, religious or nonprofit organizations, not exceeding six square feet.
- Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection with commercial promotion.
- On-premises directional signs for public convenience, such as identifying parking areas, fire zones, entrances and exits, not exceeding four square feet per face and six feet in height.
- Privately owned merchandise sale signs for garage sales and auctions, not exceeding seven days.
- Temporary nonilluminated 'For Sale', 'For Rent', real estate signs and similar on-premises signs (with specific size and number limits based on zoning district).
- Temporary nonilluminated window signs and posters not exceeding 25% of the window space or four square feet, whichever is greater.
- One sign listing architect, engineer, contractor and/or owner on premises where construction, renovation or repair is in progress (size limits by zoning district).
- Temporary, nonpermanent posters for political events, sporting events, shows and elections: not displayed until four weeks prior to event and must be removed within one week after; not placed within the right-of-way of any public highway.
- Political posters, banners, promotional devices and similar signs, not exceeding four square feet in residential districts or 16 square feet in business districts, with placement up to 30 days and identification of sponsor and responsible party.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required for all signs unless specifically exempted.
- All permit applications must be accompanied by plans, specifications, and other data for review by the Building Director or designee.
- Signs or uses of signs not specifically allowed by these regulations may be permitted upon approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Permanent professional and business signs, whether affixed to buildings or freestanding, that are located on or associated with a shopping center or within a contiguous multibuilding commercial/retail development site shall be approved by the Planning Board during site plan review.
- One permanently fixed advertising display or message board in certain business districts may only be permitted by special permit or Planning Board site plan approval.
- Any sign not in compliance with this article may only be permitted by variance granted by the Board of Appeals.

## Full detail

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