# Sign Regulations in Painted Post, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Painted Post, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/painted-post
- **Data last verified:** 2026-01-14
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://www.erwinny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/513/Town-of-Erwin-Zoning-Law#page=181)

## At a glance

Painted Post, New York regulates 29 sign types across 14 zoning districts. Directional Sign (On-site)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 4 ft above grade tall and 4 sq ft per face, with a Minimum 5 ft from any lot line setback (Sec. §130-81(D)(3)(a)-(c), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Page 166). Most commercial signs in Painted Post require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (14 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 19 | 5 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Town Center (TC), Multi-Use District (MU) | 9 | Not higher than 15 ft on a multi-story building; not higher than the face of a single-story building | 50 sq ft per wall sign (absolute per-sign cap) | — |
| Business 1 – Community Service (B1) | 7 | Not higher than 15 ft on a multi-story building; not higher than the face of a single-story building | 50 sq ft per wall sign (absolute per-sign cap) | — |
| Business 2 – Office/Commercial District (B2) | 6 | Not higher than 15 ft on a multi-story building; not higher than the face of a single-story building | 50 sq ft per wall sign (absolute per-sign cap) | — |
| Business 3 – Neighborhood Services District (B3) | 7 | Not higher than 15 ft on a multi-story building; not higher than the face of a single-story building | 50 sq ft per wall sign (absolute per-sign cap) | — |
| Regional Service (RS), Industrial 1 (I-1), Industrial 2 (I-2) | 3 | Shall not be located higher than or exceeding 15 ft, or project above the first floor of the structure (whichever is lower) | Per individual wall sign: 155 sq ft maximum | — |
| Rural District (RD) | 6 | Shall not be located higher than or exceeding 10 ft; or project above the first floor of the structure (whichever is lower) | 35 sq ft | — |
| Low Density Residence (R-12.5), Medium Density Residence (R-10), High Density Residence (R-7.5, R-7.2) | 6 | Top of sign or bracket not higher than 14 ft from lowest natural or manmade grade | 20 sq ft | — |

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## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 14 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On-site Real Estate Sign (Residential Uses) | 4 ft | 8 sq ft per sign face | — | — | — | On-site at property being offered for sale/lease | — | §130-81(C)(1), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Page 163 |
| On-site Real Estate Sign (Business and Industrial Uses) | 5 ft | 30 sq ft per sign face | — | — | — | On-site at property being offered for sale/lease | — | §130-81(C)(1), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Page 163 |
| Political Sign | 4 ft above grade | 6 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line | — | Any district | — | §130-81(C)(5), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Page 164 |
| Permanent Subdivision Identification Sign | 5 ft | 20 sq ft per sign face | — | — | 1 per subdivision | One on-site identification sign per subdivision | — | §130-81(C)(11), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Page 165 |
| Civic/Religious/Educational/Institutional/Social/Membership Club Sign | 5 ft | 20 sq ft per sign face | — | — | 1 per facility | On-site at facility | — | §130-81(C)(12), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Page 165 |
| Apartment/Mobile Home Park Principal Identification Sign - Option 1 | 5 ft | 20 sq ft per sign face | — | — | 1 | On-site at apartment complex or manufactured/mobile home park | — | §130-81(D)(1)(a), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Page 165 |
| Apartment/Mobile Home Park Principal Identification Sign - Option 2 (Second Sign via Special Use Permit) | 5 ft | 20 sq ft per sign face | — | — | 1 additional (with SUP) | On-site at apartment complex or manufactured/mobile home park | — | §130-81(D)(1)(b), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Page 165 |
| Directional Sign (On-site) | 4 ft above grade | 4 sq ft per face | — | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line | Max 2 per site | On-site indicating entrances/exits | — | §130-81(D)(3)(a)-(c), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Page 166 |

### Town Center (TC), Multi-Use District (MU)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not higher than 15 ft on a multi-story building; not higher than the face of a single-story building | 50 sq ft per wall sign (absolute per-sign cap) | — | General: minimum 10 ft from any lot line for all signs unless otherwise specified (§130-81(B)(10)) | Max 2 per business (one per wall) | On building façade owned or rented by the business; one per wall | — | Table 130-81-1 (Wall row, TC/MU columns), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Pages 158–160; §130-81(B)(1)(h), (11), (15) |
| Freestanding Sign | 8 ft | — | 4 ft | Minimum 10 ft from any lot line unless otherwise specified (§130-81(B)(10)) | Max 1 freestanding sign per principal business under §130-81(B)(3)(a) | On same lot as business | — | Table 130-81-1 (Freestanding row, TC/MU columns), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Pages 158–160; §130-81(B)(11), (15) |
| Window Signs | — | Per window sign: display area ≤ 30% of the contiguous window area | — | — | Max 4 | On windows of the business | — | Table 130-81-1 (Window row, TC/MU columns), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Page 158–160; §130-81(B)(3)(c) |
| Permanent Changeable Message/Marquee (Wall - Option 1) | Subject to wall sign height restrictions (≤15 ft or face of single-story) | No one wall sign may exceed 50 sq ft | — | — | — | On building wall | — | Table 130-81-1 (Permanent Changeable Message/Marquee row, TC/MU columns), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Pages 158–160 |
| Permanent Changeable Message/Marquee (Freestanding - Option 2) | 5 ft | — | 6 ft | Minimum 10 ft from any lot line unless otherwise specified (§130-81(B)(10)) | — | On same lot as business | — | Table 130-81-1 (Permanent Changeable Message/Marquee row, TC/MU columns), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Pages 158–160 |
| Projecting Sign | Top of sign or bracket not higher than 14 ft from lowest natural or manmade grade | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | 1 per business | Projecting from building façade | — | Table 130-81-1 (Projecting row, TC/MU columns), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Pages 158–160; §130-81(B)(13) |
| A-Frame/Sandwich Board | — | 8 sq ft per face | — | Minimum 5 ft from road/ROW | 1 per business | On-site on private property (not in public right-of-way) | — | Table 130-81-1 (A-Frame/Sandwich Board row, TC/MU columns), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Pages 159–160 |
| Special Event Signs (zone-acknowledged) | 5 ft | 20 sq ft per face | — | — | — | On-site during qualifying events | — | Table 130-81-1 (Special Sales and Special Event row, TC/MU columns) referencing §130-81(C)(6), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Page 160, 164–165 |

### Business 1 – Community Service (B1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not higher than 15 ft on a multi-story building; not higher than the face of a single-story building | 50 sq ft per wall sign (absolute per-sign cap) | — | Minimum 10 ft from any lot line unless otherwise specified | Max 2 per business (one per wall) | On building façade owned or rented by the business; one per wall | — | Table 130-81-1 (Wall row, B1 column within TC–MU group), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Pages 158–160; §130-81(B)(1)(h), (11) |
| Freestanding Sign | 8 ft | — | 4 ft | Minimum 10 ft from any lot line (§130-81(B)(10)) | Max 1 freestanding sign per principal business under §130-81(B)(3)(a) | On same lot as business | — | Table 130-81-1 (Freestanding row, B1 within TC–MU group), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Pages 158–160 |
| Window Signs | — | Per window sign: display area ≤ 30% of the contiguous window area | — | — | Max 4 | On windows of the business | — | Table 130-81-1 (Window row, B1 within TC–MU group), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Pages 158–160; §130-81(B)(3)(c) |
| Permanent Changeable Message/Marquee (Wall - Option 1) | Subject to wall sign height restrictions (≤15 ft or face of single-story) | No one wall sign may exceed 50 sq ft | — | — | — | On building wall | — | Table 130-81-1 (Permanent Changeable Message/Marquee row, B1 within TC–MU group), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Pages 158–160 |
| Permanent Changeable Message/Marquee (Freestanding - Option 2) | 5 ft | — | 6 ft | Minimum 10 ft from any lot line (§130-81(B)(10)) | — | On same lot as business | — | Table 130-81-1 (Permanent Changeable Message/Marquee row, B1 within TC–MU group), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Pages 158–160 |
| Projecting Sign | Top of sign or bracket not higher than 14 ft from lowest natural or manmade grade | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | 1 per business | Projecting from building façade | — | Table 130-81-1 (Projecting row, B1 within TC–MU group), Article X - Supplemental Regulations Pages 158–160 |
| A-Frame/Sandwich Board | — | 16 sq ft per face | — | Minimum 15 ft from road | 1 per business | On-site on private property (not in public right-of-way) | — | Table 130-81-1 (A-Frame/Sandwich Board row, B1 column and continuation on Page 159–160) |

## Prohibited signs in Painted Post

- Free-standing high rise (pole) signs exceeding 12 feet in height in any district except RS, and exceeding 16 feet in RS, I-1, and I-2, are prohibited.
- Translucent canopy signs (plastic or similar material) with or without backlighting are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Billboards are prohibited.
- Fuel pump advertisement signs are prohibited.
- Temporary advertisement signs are prohibited.
- Portable changeable message signs are prohibited.
- Wall signs located higher than 15 feet, or that project above the first floor of the structure (whichever is lower), are prohibited.
- Flashing signs and signs with moving parts are prohibited, except public service signs (such as time and temperature) approved by the Code Enforcement Officer.
- Any sign not specifically listed as allowed in the Chapter is prohibited.
- No sign may be erected, placed, maintained, or extended into the right-of-way of any street or highway, except traffic signs placed by public agencies.
- No sign may be erected, placed, or maintained at or near an intersection in a manner that causes a traffic hazard, interferes with or obstructs the view of, or is confused with authorized traffic control devices, or uses words/phrases/symbols (e.g., "stop," "look," "drive-in," "left") that mislead or confuse traffic.
- Sign illumination shall not be intermittent/flashing or of varying intensity, and may not produce glare beyond property lines.
- No sign is permitted over a public driveway or thoroughfare (traffic control devices per 17 NYCRR Part 200 are exempt).
- Signs under which a pedestrian walkway or driveway passes must provide a minimum vertical clearance of 10 feet.
- All signs must be set back at least 10 feet from any lot line unless otherwise specified by county, state, or federal regulations, or where the right-of-way is wider (case-by-case).
- Any permitted sign that does not display a message for more than 30 days must be removed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Painted Post

- On-site real estate signs allowed without a building permit in any district (residential: max 8 sq ft, max 4 ft height; business/industrial: max 30 sq ft, max 5 ft height).
- Construction signs denoting architect/engineer/contractor on the premises allowed without a building permit (remove within 30 days of completion; max 32 sq ft; max 5 ft height).
- Signs associated with the sale of seasonal agricultural crops allowed without a building permit.
- Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, and temporary or non-advertising signs for government purposes allowed without a building permit.
- Political signs allowed without a building permit (max 6 sq ft; display only within 90 days prior to an election; remove within 1 week after; at least 5 ft from lot line; not more than 4 ft above grade).
- Special event signs (banners; A-frames/T-frames; curb/sidewalk signs; sandwich boards) allowed without a building permit for events such as craft shows, fairs/carnivals, antique car shows, or similar events determined by the Code Enforcement Officer (display up to 3 weeks; remove within 1 week after; max 20 sq ft; max 5 ft height).
- Signs, certificates, and licenses mandated to be on display by law allowed without a building permit.
- Fuel pump price signs no larger than the minimum size required by NYS law allowed without a building permit.
- Nameplate signs for permitted home occupations allowed without a building permit (mounted at business entrance; max 2 sq ft).
- Temporary subdivision signs allowed without a building permit (on-site non-illuminated; max 20 sq ft per face; max 5 ft height; remove within 4 years or when 50% of lots are sold).
- Permanent subdivision identification signs allowed without a building permit (one per subdivision; max 20 sq ft per face; max 5 ft height).
- One on-site sign for civic, religious, educational, institutional, social, membership clubs, and similar facilities allowed without a building permit (max 20 sq ft per face; max 5 ft height).
- Traffic control devices pursuant to 17 NYCRR Part 200 are exempt from the prohibition on signs over a public driveway or thoroughfare.
- Safety signs, road signs, historical markers, and highway directional signs erected by municipal or public agencies are exempt from the sign height and width measurement provisions.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Signage for General, Business, Light Industrial, and other nonresidential uses is permitted through Site Plan Review approval; signs must comply with Table 130-81-1 and all applicable provisions.
- In any district, signage for apartment complexes or manufactured/mobile home parks is subject to Site Plan Review; a second principal identification sign requires a Special Use Permit.
- Sign height submissions must include the elevation at grade at the sign location as part of the topographic data for site plan consideration.
- Use variance required to allow any sign that is prohibited, illegal, or not specifically permitted; also required for sign heights greater than 16 ft in RS, I-1, and I-2, and greater than 12 ft in non-RS/I-1/I-2 districts.
- Area variance required for sign heights greater than 12 ft but not more than 16 ft in RS/I-1/I-2, greater than 8 ft but not more than 12 ft in non-RS/I-1/I-2, or to exceed dimensional requirements set forth in §130-81.
- All signs other than those exempted are required to obtain building permits.
- No explicit Master Sign Plan requirement is stated in the provided text.

## Full detail

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