# Sign Regulations in Pound Ridge Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Pound Ridge Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/pound-ridge-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6833597#6833597)

## At a glance

Pound Ridge Town, New York regulates 18 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Window Sign (Permanent)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at The lesser of 8 square feet or 20% of window area (Sec. § 88-4J(1)). Most commercial signs in Pound Ridge 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 | 15 | 10 feet (measured from ground to highest point) | 20% of window area (includes all window signs) | — |
| Planned Business A Zoning District, Planned Business B Zoning District, Planned Business C Zoning District | 3 | — | 60 sq ft (max allowed for establishment); 15 sq ft (minimum) | — |
| Residential Districts | 6 | — | 12 sq ft | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projecting or Hanging Sign | — | — | 3 feet (projects no more than 36 inches from building) | — | — | Attached to and projecting from a wall of a building | — | § 88-4D |
| Window Sign (Permanent) | — | The lesser of 8 square feet or 20% of window area | — | — | One | Inside window, visible from outside | — | § 88-4J(1) |
| Window Sign (Hours of Establishment) | — | 0.5 sq ft (or included in the 20% allowed for other window signage) | — | — | One | Inside window, visible from outside | — | § 88-4J(2) |
| Window Sign (Subject to Merchandise/Sales) | — | 20% of window area (includes all window signs) | — | — | — | Inside window, visible from outside | — | § 88-4J(3) |
| Temporary Construction/Informational Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises where construction/repair/renovation is in progress | — | § 88-5A(4) |
| Sale, Lease, or Rental Sign | — | 2 sq ft for individual property; 5 sq ft for group of 3+ units/lots | — | — | One | On premises to which sale/lease/rental applies | — | § 88-5A(1), (7) |
| Temporary Tag Sale or Similar Sign | — | 1 sq ft each | — | — | 3 | Must be removed within 24 hours after event | — | § 88-5A(5) |
| School/Library/House of Worship/Meeting Hall Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | One | On property | — | § 88-5A(8) |

### Planned Business A Zoning District, Planned Business B Zoning District, Planned Business C Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Building Sign (includes wall, projecting, or window signs) | — | 60 sq ft (max allowed for establishment); 15 sq ft (minimum) | — | — | 3 | On building (wall, projecting, window as appropriate) | — | §88-6B, §88-6C, §88-6D, §88-6E |
| Directional Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | On building or premises as required | — | §88-6E |
| Group Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Where building contains three or more business establishments | — | §88-6G |

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sale, Lease, or Rental Sign | — | 2 sq ft for individual property; 5 sq ft for group of 3+ dwelling units or building lots | — | — | One | On premises to which sale/lease/rental applies | — | § 88-5A(1), (7) |
| Accessory Use Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 88-5A(2) |
| Occupant Name/Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §88-5A(3) |
| Temporary Construction/Informational Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises where construction/repair/renovation is in progress | — | §88-5A(4) |
| Temporary Tag Sale or Similar Sign | — | 1 sq ft each | — | — | 3 | Must be removed within 24 hours after event | — | §88-5A(5) |
| School/Library/House of Worship/Meeting Hall Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | One | On property | — | §88-5A(8) |

## Prohibited signs in Pound Ridge Town

- No person shall erect any sign without first obtaining a permit from the Building Inspector, except as otherwise provided.
- Illuminated signs may only employ lamps emitting a soft white light of constant intensity, and shall not contain flashing, intermittent, rotating, moving or neon-tube lighting devices.
- Illuminated signs or sign-lighting devices must not cause glare or reflection that may constitute a traffic hazard or nuisance.
- Signs may only be illuminated when the place of business is open or until 8:00 p.m., whichever shall last occur.
- No projecting or hanging sign shall project more than 36 inches from the building to which it is attached.
- No portable signs shall be permitted.
- No sign shall be placed on the roof or extend above the eave line of the roof. No projecting or freestanding sign shall be higher than 10 feet, measured from the ground to the highest point on the sign.
- Signs shall be kept clean, neatly painted and free from all hazards, and shall be maintained in a safe and attractive condition.
- No sign shall be attached in any manner to a tree or trees, except in residential districts for land posting, name of occupant or sale/lease/rental signs.
- No sign or part thereof shall consist of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices, except a standard barber pole not more than six inches in diameter or 24 inches in height.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained in the window of a building which is visible from outside, except as allowed by area and type restrictions provided.
- No window sign shall prevent viewing of displays or the interior, except for temporary use for Town or civic functions.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained which is not directly related to the occupant of or activity conducted on the property where the sign is located, except permitted temporary signs.
- No sign shall contain more than eight items of information, except for lettering not greater than one inch in height.

## Signs exempt from permit in Pound Ridge Town

- Signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function.
- Flag or insignia of the United States of America, or any other government or governmental agency when used in connection with a governmental activity.
- Seasonal decorations which are promptly removed within a reasonable time after the holidays.
- Any sign erected by the Town on Town property or rights-of-way.
- The following signs are permitted in all use districts without a permit: signs advertising the sale, lease or rental of the premises (not exceeding two square feet); accessory use signs (not exceeding two square feet); occupant name or address signs (not exceeding two square feet); temporary signs for construction/repair/renovation (not exceeding two square feet); temporary tag sale signs (<= 3 signs, not more than one square foot each, to be removed within 24 hours of event); single group sale/lease/rental sign for 3+ units/lots (up to 5 sq ft); single sign for schools, libraries, houses of worship, meeting halls or similar (up to 12 sq ft).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- When a building contains three or more business establishments, a comprehensive plan for all the signs for the group shall be submitted by the owner of the building to the Building Inspector, who may recommend Design Review Group approval.
- Applications for sign permits must include a detailed drawing of the proposed sign showing construction details, materials, colors, dimensions, and illumination details.
- The Design Review Group may advise the Planning Board, Building Inspector, and/or applicant, when requested, regarding the use of signs.
- Applications for signs in designated landmarks, landmark sites, or historic districts also require review and approval by the Landmarks and Historic District Commission.
- The Zoning Board of Appeals may grant a variance from sign regulations in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the sign law, following the same procedures as a zoning variance.

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