# Sign Regulations in Ogden Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Ogden Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/ogden-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/32103990#32103990)

## At a glance

Ogden Town, New York regulates 28 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Wall or Ground Sign (Single-family or Two-family Dwelling)s in the Residential districts zoning district are capped at 6 ft above grade tall and 4 sq ft, with a 10 ft from any lot line setback (Sec. § 224-7A). Most commercial signs in Ogden Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential districts | 7 | 6 ft above grade | 18 sq ft total (2 signs) or 16 sq ft (1 sign) | — |
| Commercial and industrial districts | 14 | 8 ft above grade | 60 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential districts | 2 | — | 16 sq ft | — |
| Erie Canal Corridor | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | — | 3 sq ft | — |

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

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall or Ground Sign (Single-family or Two-family Dwelling) | 6 ft above grade | 4 sq ft | — | 10 ft from any lot line | 1 per property | Attached to principal building or on a separate support; not nearer than 10 feet to any lot line | — | § 224-7A |
| Wall Sign (Multiple Dwellings) | 6 ft above grade | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | Attached to and parallel to the building | — | § 224-7B |
| Monument/Permanent Sign (Residential Development or Multiple Dwellings) | 6 ft above grade | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft from any lot line | 1 per development | — | — | § 224-7C |
| Sign (Church, Club, Other Institution) | 6 ft above grade | 16 sq ft | — | Greater of 20 ft or 1/2 required building front setback | 1 per institution | — | — | § 224-7D |
| Sign (Sale or Rental of Single-family Residence) | 6 ft above grade | 3 sq ft | — | 10 ft from any lot line | 1 per property | On the premises to be sold or rented | — | § 224-7E |
| Temporary Sign (Sale, Rental, Improvement – Except Single-family Residence) | 6 ft above grade | 18 sq ft total (2 signs) or 16 sq ft (1 sign) | — | 10 ft from any lot line | 2 (max total 18 sq ft) or 1 (max 16 sq ft) | On the premises to be rented, sold or improved | — | § 224-7F |
| Commercial/Industrial Signs in Residential Districts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 224-7G |

### Commercial and industrial districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Plaza Directory) | — | 60 sq ft | — | — | 1 per shopping plaza | Shopping plaza | — | § 224-8B |
| Wall Sign (Gasoline/Service Stations - Interior Lot) | 3 ft | — | 3 ft | — | 1 | Front of structure | — | § 224-8C |
| Wall Sign (Gasoline/Service Stations - Corner Lot) | 3 ft | — | 3 ft | — | 2 (1 front, 1 side) | One attached to front, one attached to side of building | — | § 224-8C |
| Accessory Entrance/Exit Signs | 6 ft above grade | 6 sq ft each | — | 6 ft from any lot line | 2 per enterprise | Traffic entrances/exits | — | § 224-8D(1) |
| Address Sign | 6 ft above grade | 2 sq ft | — | 10 ft from any lot line | 1 per enterprise | Property address | — | § 224-8D(2) |
| Temporary Sign (Sale, Rental, Improvement) | 6 ft above grade | 16 sq ft per sign (max 2 signs) | — | 10 ft from any lot line | 2 | On premises to be sold, rented or improved | — | § 224-8E |
| Construction Sign (Architect, Engineer, Contractor) | 8 ft above grade | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft from any lot line | 1 per construction project | On construction/renovation premises | — | § 224-8F |
| Political/Election Sign | 6 ft above grade | 16 sq ft per sign (inclusive of two-sided signs) | — | 10 ft from any lot line; not in public right of way | 2 per 100 ft frontage, max 4 per parcel | Ground-mounted, not in public ROW | — | § 224-8I |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 2 ft x 2 ft (4 sq ft) | — | Not in public right of way | — | On the premises of the sale; not in public right-of-way | — | § 157-6B, 157-6C, 157-6D, 157-6E |
| Traffic Directional Sign (Private Property) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | — | Private property, not in public right-of-way | — | § 224-5B |
| Safety/Official Road/Historical/Highway Direction Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 224-5A |
| Rezoning Application Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On property in question | — | § 224-5C |

## Prohibited signs in Ogden Town

- No sign shall be constructed, set or erected on the exterior of any premises or fastened to, erected upon or painted on the exterior of any building or other structure except as provided in this chapter.
- No sign shall be hereafter constructed in any district, the top of which shall be higher than the maximum building height permitted in said district by the zoning ordinance.
- No sign or part thereof shall contain or consist of pictorial designs or illustrations, banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, trademarks, streamers, spinners or other similar moving, fluttering or revolving, flashing or animated devices, nor shall any of the aforesaid devices or strings of lights be used for the purposes of advertising, illumination or attracting attention, except that trademarks are permitted if incorporated into a permitted sign and included in the total permitted sign area.
- All illuminated signs must have illumination arranged so as to protect roads, highways, adjoining or nearby property from direct glare, nuisance or hazardous interference of any kind.
- All illuminated signs must bear the underwriter's label.
- No sign shall be constructed, moved, altered, changed, enlarged or reconstructed without a new permit being issued therefor.
- No sign permit shall be processed unless both the occupant for whom such sign is intended and the owner of the premises join in the application.
- Civil and criminal penalties and the possibility of injunction apply to unauthorized or non-compliant signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Ogden Town

- The provisions of the chapter do not apply to safety signs, road signs, historical markers, or highway directional signs erected by a municipal or public agency.
- Traffic directional signs not exceeding three square feet in size are permitted on private property without a permit, provided they conform to illumination provisions and do not cause interference with traffic on public highways.
- The provisions of the chapter do not apply to signs announcing a proposed rezoning when erected by an applicant on the property in question pursuant to zoning codes.
- Fuel pump signs indicating the brand and type of fuel, and fuel price signs required by state or federal law, are permitted without Zoning Board approval or permit if lettering does not extend beyond the extremities of the pump.
- One sign not exceeding two square feet in area indicating only the street address of the property is permitted without need for Zoning Board approval or permit in commercial/industrial districts.
- Temporary signs, posters, banners, etc., calling attention to associations with credit groups, standards compliance, or promotional activities may be exhibited inside any window area of a building if aggregate area does not exceed 40% of the window area; no approval or permit is required.
- Signs supporting the election of any individual or recommending the manner of voting may be placed as temporary signs (under specified limits) with property owner’s consent, but without need for board approval or permit.
- Garage sale signs not greater than two by two feet may be installed only on the premises of the sale and for no more than 24 hours prior; such signs may not be lighted or placed on the public right-of-way and must be removed within 24 hours after the sale.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- When a site plan or planned development involves signs, the appropriate sign permits must be obtained as provided in Chapter 224.
- Signs erected in any district must meet the requirements of Chapter 224.
- No explicit requirement for a master sign plan or overarching sign plan for all circumstances is specified, but certain types of signs (e.g. in shopping plazas or for temporary/civic uses) require special or building permits and/or Zoning Board review depending on the case.
- The necessity of a review by the Zoning Board of Appeals for certain minor alterations to a sign (such as change of color or verbiage) can be waived at the discretion of the Building Inspector, although a building permit is still required for such alterations.
- Variances from sign requirements may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to the zoning code.

## Full detail

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