# Sign Regulations in Pierrepont Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Pierrepont Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/pierrepont-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/40097476#40097476)

## At a glance

Pierrepont Town, New York regulates 11 sign types across 3 zoning districts. All Additional Signs (by Sign Budget)s in the Rural residential and resource protection districts zoning district are capped at 20 ft (freestanding, per general standards) tall and 32 sq ft (per lot), with a min. 10 feet from any lot line. setback (Sec. §205-16F(1), with general section §205-16D). Most commercial signs in Pierrepont Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 20 ft | 48 sq ft | — |
| Rural residential and resource protection districts | 1 | 20 ft (freestanding, per general standards) | 32 sq ft (per lot) | — |
| Hamlet District, Agricultural-Residential District, Open Countryside District, Planned Unit Development District | 1 | 20 ft (freestanding, per general standards) | Greater of 80 sq ft per lot or 12 sq ft per business | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On the premises; all zoning districts. | — | §205-16E(1) |
| Regulatory Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On the property; all zoning districts. | — | §205-16E(2) |
| Bulletin Board | — | 48 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On the premises of a public, charitable, or religious institution. | — | §205-16E(3) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | — | All zoning districts. | — | §205-16E(5) |
| Nonilluminated Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | All zoning districts. | — | §205-16E(7) |
| Wall Sign (General) | — | 48 sq ft | — | — | — | On wall of building | — | §205-16D(3)(a), §205-16D(5)(b) |
| Freestanding Sign (General) | 20 ft | 48 sq ft | — | Must be at least 10 ft from any lot line. | — | Not within 10 feet of any lot line. | — | §205-16D(3)(c), §205-16D(5)(b) |
| Off-premises Sign (Billboard) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Off premises, not in road rights-of-way. | — | §205-16D(5)(c) |

### Rural residential and resource protection districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Additional Signs (by Sign Budget) | 20 ft (freestanding, per general standards) | 32 sq ft (per lot) | — | Freestanding: min. 10 feet from any lot line. | Total area 32 sq ft per lot (number not specified). | On premises. | — | §205-16F(1), with general section §205-16D |

### Hamlet District, Agricultural-Residential District, Open Countryside District, Planned Unit Development District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Additional Signs (by Sign Budget) | 20 ft (freestanding, per general standards) | Greater of 80 sq ft per lot or 12 sq ft per business | — | Freestanding: min. 10 feet from any lot line. | Total area per lot: greater of 80 sq ft or 12 sq ft per business (number not specified). | On premises. | — | §205-16F(2), with general section §205-16D |

## Prohibited signs in Pierrepont Town

- No sign shall be erected, moved, enlarged or reconstructed without a sign permit issued by the Code Enforcement Officer except for signs permitted without a permit as listed in this section.
- No building sign shall extend beyond the roofline or the end of the wall to which it is attached or project out away from the structure more than four feet.
- Signs shall not be located in road rights-of-way nor extend beyond the lot lines of the parcel on which the sign is located.
- Freestanding signs shall not be located within 10 feet of any lot line or extend more than 20 feet above adjoining ground level.
- Sign placement shall not obstruct safe sight lines from roads or driveways.
- No sign shall flash or include artificial light that is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times.
- Illumination shall not constitute a safety hazard or nuisance by reason of the intensity or direction of illumination onto adjacent residential premises or public roads.
- Signs shall not be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless the premises on which it is located is open for business.
- No sign, except for traffic, regulatory or informational signs, shall use the words 'stop,' 'caution,' or 'danger,' or shall incorporate red, amber, or green lights resembling traffic signals, or shall resemble 'stop' or 'yield' signs in shape or color.
- No sign shall be larger than 48 square feet.
- Off-premises signs (billboards) shall be no larger than 32 square feet.
- No sign shall be attached to unregistered motor vehicles, trailers or other wheeled structures or vehicles. This restriction does not apply to magnetic business signs attached to registered vehicles or 'for sale' signs.
- Rotating signs shall be prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Pierrepont Town

- Identification signs no larger than two square feet in area bearing only the address and name of the occupants of the premises or other identification of the premises not having commercial connotations are permitted in all zoning districts without sign permits.
- Regulatory signs (such as 'no hunting,' 'no parking,' 'enter,' 'exit,' or warning the public of potential hazards) no larger than four square feet and having no commercial connotation are permitted without sign permits.
- One bulletin board for and on the premises of a public, charitable, or religious institution, not exceeding 48 square feet in area, is permitted without a sign permit.
- All signs erected or posted and maintained by the Town are permitted and exempt from this section.
- Unlighted temporary signs are permitted without a sign permit, provided the sign area per lot does not exceed nine square feet, is not mounted on or attached to a motor vehicle, trailer or other wheeled vehicle or structure, and is not displayed for a continuous period to exceed 30 days in any six-month period.
- Decorations commemorating nationally or locally recognized holidays or religious events are permitted and may incorporate lights as long as the display does not interfere with neighboring uses or cause a safety hazard.
- One nonilluminated sign not to exceed six square feet shall be permitted per lot without a sign permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Sign permit applications must be accompanied by a site plan sketch showing lot lines, public roads, driveways, setbacks, the location of existing and proposed signs, and the sign area of all existing signs.
- A scale drawing of the proposed sign, including supporting structure, sign content, sign face size, and method of illumination (if any) is required to be submitted with a sign permit application.
- No explicit mention of a Master Sign Plan or requirement for a variance hearing is provided within this ordinance section.

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