# Sign Regulations in Philipstown Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Philipstown Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/philipstown-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6319367#6319367)

## At a glance

Philipstown Town, New York regulates 25 sign types across 1 zoning district. Freestanding Sign (Reduced Setback, Nonresidential Use)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 4 ft. tall, 24 sq. ft., and 6 ft. max in any dimension wide, with a Minimum front setback of 10 ft from street line for one sign. Otherwise subject to min. building setback. setback (Sec. §175-39D(2)(d)). Most commercial signs in Philipstown Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 25 | Maximum 15 ft. above grade; minimum bottom clearance 10 ft. | Total 50 sq. ft. per structure | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Farm Sign | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 | On farm property | — | §175-39B(1)(b) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 3 sq. ft. | — | Set back at least 10 ft from traveled way or at the right-of-way, whichever is greater | 1 | On-premises, residential | — | §175-39B(1)(e) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential Use) | — | 6 sq. ft. per side | — | — | 1 | On premises | — | §175-39B(2)(a) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential Use) | — | 12 sq. ft. | — | Set back 15 ft from all property lines | 1 | On premises | — | §175-39B(2)(a) |
| Roadside Stand Sign | — | 32 sq. ft. each | — | Set back at least 5 ft from public right-of-way | 2 | On premises; roadside stand selling produce grown on site | — | §175-39B(2)(c) |
| Freestanding Sign (Individual) | 10 ft. above finished grade | 16 sq. ft. | — | Subject to building setback requirements except: one freestanding sign may have minimum front setback of 10 ft from street line. For nonresidential uses, signs closer to street than required front building setback may not exceed 4 ft in height, 24 sq ft in area, 6 ft in any dimension. | — | On premises | — | §175-39D(3)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign (Reduced Setback, Nonresidential Use) | 4 ft. | 24 sq. ft. | 6 ft. max in any dimension | Minimum front setback of 10 ft from street line for one sign. Otherwise subject to min. building setback. | 1 (explicit in 175-39D(2)(d)); may be additional signs subject to lot frontage | On premises | — | §175-39D(2)(d) |
| Projecting Sign | Maximum 15 ft. above grade; minimum bottom clearance 10 ft. | 12 sq. ft. | Projection not more than 4 ft. from building | — | — | Projecting from building | — | §175-39D(3)(b) |

## Prohibited signs in Philipstown Town

- No off-premises commercial signs are allowed, except for directional signs not exceeding four square feet with Planning Board site plan approval.
- No exterior sign shall be illuminated internally.
- No sign shall contain flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving lights, except for one neon sign not exceeding three square feet inside a business window.
- Portable signs mounted on wheels, including unregistered motor vehicles or trailers parked in one location for more than 30 days a year functioning primarily as signs, are prohibited.
- No permanent sign or part of a sign shall contain or consist of any moving, rotating, or revolving device.
- Signs may not be placed, painted, or drawn on utility poles, bridges, culverts, road or utility structures or signposts, or on trees, rocks, or other natural features, except for property posting signs not exceeding one square foot on trees.
- No signs shall be placed on municipally owned property without permission of the Town Board.
- No sign or lighting device shall be illuminated or directed such that light is beamed toward a residence, upon a street or adjacent premises causing a nuisance or traffic hazard, or upward toward the sky.
- Signs must be erected, constructed, and maintained in a way that does not obstruct traffic movement, visibility, or create a hazard to public safety.

## Signs exempt from permit in Philipstown Town

- Signs not exceeding one square foot in area bearing only property numbers, postal route box numbers, or names of occupants.
- One sign designating a farm, not exceeding 32 square feet.
- Flags and insignia of any government, except when used for commercial promotion.
- Noncommercial information signs (including community service, utility, safety, danger, no trespassing, scenic/historic points of interest, traffic control, and directional parking signs, plus public officer signs in the performance of public duty).
- One on-premises sign for permitted home occupations at a residence, not exceeding three square feet, set back at least 10 feet from the traveled way or right-of-way, and not illuminated.
- Temporary nonilluminated 'for sale' or 'for rent' real estate and similar signs (1 per lot, size limits, removed within 10 days of closing).
- Temporary nonilluminated window signs and posters not exceeding 25% of each window surface.
- Two temporary roadside stand signs for agricultural produce grown on premises in season (limited to 32 square feet each, setbacks, and removed at end of season).
- On-premises signs for garage sales and auctions (not exceeding four square feet for up to seven days).
- Posters, banners, and signs up to six square feet (residential) or sixteen square feet (nonresidential) for up to 60 days in any six-month period.
- One construction sign up to six square feet (residential) or 16 square feet (nonresidential) listing architects, engineers, contractors, and/or owner during construction.
- Temporary signs (up to 24 square feet, 30 days max) for special events by nonprofit organizations.
- Signs required for hearings on development applications as per relevant code section.
- Signs marking areas of highway or utility construction, repair, or maintenance.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Signs not exempt under Subsection B require building permits, except when included in a special permit or site plan application for a principal use, in which case review and approval under applicable criteria for the use applies, and no separate building permit is needed if built as per approved plan.
- Permit applications for new or altered signs must include a scaled drawing with lettering, dimensions, colors, materials, illumination details, and a location plan.
- Size bonuses of up to 30% may be granted by the Planning Board for certain signs if aesthetic merit or special circumstances exist; applicants not otherwise subject to site plan or special permit review can file a site plan application limited to sign consideration to seek these bonuses.
- A sign design manual may be adopted and, if so, is incorporated by reference and applicable to all sign applications.

## Full detail

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