# Sign Regulations in Old Brookville, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Old Brookville, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/old-brookville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/29146916#29146916)

## At a glance

Old Brookville, New York regulates 17 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Real Estate Sign (Ground)s in the Residence districts zoning district are capped at 6 ft above ground tall, 2 ft x 2 ft (4 sq ft), and 2 ft wide, with a Min. 20 ft from street line; min. 25 ft from any other lot boundary. setback (Sec. §300-12B(6), §300-12B(11), §300-12B(12)). Most commercial signs in Old Brookville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residence districts | 11 | 6 ft above ground | 36 sq in | — |
| Business District 1 | 3 | 25 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| Business District 2 | 3 | 24 in (2 ft) | 80 sq ft | — |
| Business districts | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### Residence districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Nameplate | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | One per lot | — | — | §300-12B(1), §300-12D(1), §300-12B(12) |
| Bulletin Board/Institutional Sign | 6 ft above ground | 8 sq ft | — | Minimum 10 ft from street or property line. | One per lot | On church, institutional or school property | — | §300-12B(3), §300-12D(1), §300-12B(12) |
| Security Sign (Ground) | 1 ft above ground | 1 sq ft | — | Minimum 10 ft from any property or street line | One per lot | At ground, on property | — | §300-12B(4), §300-12D(1), §300-12B(12) |
| Permanent Subdivision/Development Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | One per subdivision/development | Within property line at entrance to subdivision/development | — | §300-12B(5), §300-12B(12) |
| Real Estate Sign (Ground) | 6 ft above ground | 2 ft x 2 ft (4 sq ft) | 2 ft | Min. 20 ft from street line; min. 25 ft from any other lot boundary. | One per lot | Affixed to a post | — | §300-12B(6), §300-12B(11), §300-12B(12) |
| Open House Sign (Temporary) | 6 ft above ground | 2 ft x 2 ft (4 sq ft) | 2 ft | Min. 20 ft from street line; min. 25 ft from any other lot boundary. | One per event | — | — | §300-12B(7), §300-12B(11), §300-12B(12) |
| Construction Sign | 6 ft above ground | 2 ft x 2 ft (4 sq ft) | 2 ft | Min. 20 ft from street line; min. 25 ft from any other lot boundary. | One per company per lot | — | — | §300-12B(8), §300-12B(11), §300-12B(12) |
| Farm Products Sale Sign | 6 ft above ground | 12 sq ft | — | Min. 15 ft from every street line; min. 10 ft from every side line not a street line. | One per lot | — | — | §300-12B(10), §300-12B(12) |

### Business District 1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Location Sign (Business District 1) | 25 ft | 24 sq ft | 48 in (4 ft) | — | One per business | On flat surface on property | — | §300-12C(2), §300-12C(2)(a) |
| Wall Sign (Business District 1; Individual) | 24 in (2 ft) | — | 40 in (3 ft 4 in) | — | One per business per frontage | Flat surface on front of the building, parallel to frontage, projecting no more than 6 in. | — | §300-12C(2)(b), §300-12D(1) |
| Residence District Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §300-12C(1) |

### Business District 2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Location Sign (Business District 2) | — | 80 sq ft | 8 ft | — | Two per shopping center | Marking the entrances to the shopping center | — | §300-12C(3)(a), §300-12D(1) |
| Wall Sign (Business District 2; Individual) | 24 in (2 ft) | — | 108 in (9 ft) | — | One per individual structure | Parallel to building frontage, not projecting more than 6 in. | — | §300-12C(3)(b), §300-12D(1) |
| Residence District Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §300-12C(1) |

## Prohibited signs in Old Brookville

- No sign shall be erected or maintained on any building or premises in any residence or business district except as specifically provided in this ordinance.
- No sign shall be illuminated or made with reflective or fluorescent paint or material.
- No signs other than those expressly permitted in the ordinance shall be allowed, including signs painted directly on walls or paper signs fixed to windows.
- Signs include streamers, balloons, or any other form of outdoor advertising designed to attract public attention, all of which are prohibited unless expressly permitted.
- All signs must be kept in perfect structural condition, clean, and well painted, or they are subject to removal by the Building Inspector.

## Signs exempt from permit in Old Brookville

- Directional, informational, traffic, and cautionary signs maintained by the Village, county or state are exempt.
- Signs required by law or approved by the Board of Trustees are exempt.
- Window signs indicating premises are protected by a security company, not exceeding 36 square inches, are exempt from the provisions of this section.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sketch of each proposed sign in Business District 1 must be submitted to the Planning Board for approval.
- The design and location of permanent subdivision or development signs, and temporary real estate subdivision signs, must be approved by the Planning Board.
- Permit required: It is unlawful to erect, alter, maintain, reconstruct, or relocate a sign until a permit has been issued by the Building Inspector after submission and approval of a written application.
- This section applies to all existing signs as of the ordinance effective date and to signs erected thereafter.

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

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