# Sign Regulations in Pulaski, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Pulaski, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/pulaski
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/10924512#10924512)

## At a glance

Pulaski, New York regulates 12 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Business Zone B-1, Historic District, Industrial Zone zoning district are capped at 25 ft tall and 100 sq ft maximum per lot, with a 5 ft from street line, 10 ft from other lot lines setback (Sec. §160-66E(3)(g), §160-66E(3)(j)[2], §160-66E(3)(k), §160-66F(4)(c)). Most commercial signs in Pulaski require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Zone B-1, Historic District, Industrial Zone | 6 | 25 ft | 100 sq ft maximum per lot | — |
| B-2 District | 6 | 25 ft | 200 sq ft maximum per lot | — |
| Residential Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3) | 5 | — | 12 sq ft (for a house) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | 5 sq ft | — |
| Industrial Zones | 5 | 25 ft | 100 sq ft per property | — |
| Business or Industrial Zones | 3 | 25 ft | 100 sq ft (B-1/Historic/Industrial); 200 sq ft (B-2) | — |
| Residential Districts | 3 | — | 6 sq ft | — |
| R-1 | 2 | — | 6 sq ft | — |
| R-2 | 2 | — | 6 sq ft | — |
| R-3 | 2 | — | 6 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### Business Zone B-1, Historic District, Industrial Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Flat Sign) | — | 100 sq ft maximum per lot | — | — | Not to exceed two signs per lot (includes wall and projecting and/or freestanding) | Front or face wall; must be parallel and not extend more than 12 inches from the wall, shall not extend above eaves | — | §160-66E(3)(g), §160-66E(3)(j)[2], §160-66F(4)(c) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 6 sq ft per sign | — | — | Not to exceed two signs per lot (see also wall and freestanding sign limits). | Projecting from building facade | — | §160-66E(3)(j)[2], §160-66E(3)(g), §160-66F(4)(c) |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft | 100 sq ft maximum per lot | — | 5 ft from street line, 10 ft from other lot lines | One | On lot, at least 5 ft from street line and 10 ft from other lot lines | — | §160-66E(3)(g), §160-66E(3)(j)[2], §160-66E(3)(k), §160-66F(4)(c) |
| Directional or Informational Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §160-66E(3)(i)[2] |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 2 | On property for sale/lease | — | §160-66E(3)(i)[1], §160-66F(3)(a) |
| Sign Directory (Wall or Freestanding) | — | — | — | — | Counted toward the 2 sign limit | Wall or freestanding as allowed per general rule | — | §160-66E(3)(h), §160-66E(3)(j)[2] |

### B-2 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Flat, Fixed Sign) | — | 200 sq ft maximum per lot | — | — | No more than three signs total per lot (combined with projecting/fixed) | On building wall (front or face); as per general wall sign restrictions | — | §160-66E(3)(g), §160-66E(3)(j)[3], §160-66F(4)(c) |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Projecting from building facade | — | §160-66E(3)(j)[3], §160-66F(4)(c) |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft | 200 sq ft maximum per lot | — | 5 ft from street, 10 ft from other lot lines | Total: 3 signs per lot (wall/projecting/fixed included) | On lot; at least 5 ft from street, 10 ft from other lot lines | — | §160-66E(3)(j)[3], §160-66E(3)(k), §160-66F(4)(c) |
| Directional or Informational Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §160-66E(3)(i)[2] |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 sq ft (larger signs require permit) | — | — | 2 | On property for sale/lease | — | §160-66E(3)(i)[1], §160-66F(3)(a) |
| Sign Directory (Wall or Freestanding) | — | — | — | — | Counts toward total sign limit | Wall or freestanding, counted towards overall limits | — | §160-66E(3)(h), §160-66E(3)(j)[3] |

### Industrial Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Flat Sign) | — | 100 sq ft per property | — | — | No more than 2 (includes projecting & freestanding signs) | Front or face wall; must be parallel, not project >12 in, not extend above eaves | — | §160-66E(3)(g), §160-66E(3)(j)[2], §160-66F(4)(c) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | No more than 2 (includes wall & freestanding signs) | Projecting from building facade | — | §160-66E(3)(j)[2], §160-66F(4)(c) |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street; 10 ft from other lot lines | One (counts toward 2 sign max per property) | On lot, at least 5 ft from street line and 10 ft from other lot lines | — | §160-66E(3)(g), §160-66E(3)(j)[2], §160-66E(3)(k), §160-66F(4)(c) |
| Directional or Informational Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §160-66E(3)(i)[2] |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 sq ft (larger signs require permit) | — | — | 2 | On property for sale/lease | — | §160-66E(3)(i)[1], §160-66F(3)(a) |

## Prohibited signs in Pulaski

- No person shall post any written or printed handbills, designs, or any other notice on any shade tree, post or hydrant, telegraph, telephone or electric light pole or in any park or public place within the Village.
- No person shall intentionally or negligently mar, hack, deface or otherwise injure any shade tree, building, awning, sign, signboard, ornamental shrubbery, post or hydrant, telephone, telegraph or electric light pole or break or injure any electric fixtures, light or lamp in any street or public place in the Village.
- No person shall suspend any sign in or across any street or public place in the Village without the permission of the Board of Trustees.
- It shall be unlawful to erect, alter, paint with a new message, redesign, relocate, or reconstruct any sign by making a structural change or a change in the message within the Village without first obtaining a sign permit.
- No roof signs are permitted.
- Any sign which could be mistaken for or confused with a traffic control sign, signal or device is not permitted.
- Signs permanently painted, posted or otherwise attached to any rock, fence, vehicle or stationary vehicle (except typical commercial vehicle markings) or utility pole are not permitted.
- Billboards are not permitted.
- Spotlights, feather banners, and waving/in-motion tube figures are not permitted.
- All signs not expressly permitted by this chapter (with the exception of political signs) are prohibited.
- No signs are allowed on Village-owned property except as may be allowed by the Village Board of Trustees.
- Flashing, oscillating, and revolving signs are not permitted unless necessary for public safety or welfare.
- Unsafe temporary or permanent signs or unsightly, damaged, deteriorated signs or signs in danger of falling must be put in order or removed upon written notice.
- Closure or relocation of a business will require removal of signage and/or supporting structure by property owners within three months of the last day of business.
- Nonconforming signs must be removed or brought into conformity with the requirements of the chapter upon a change in use.

## Signs exempt from permit in Pulaski

- Replacing the advertising or message on an approved sign specifically designed for replaceable copy does not require a sign permit.
- Painting, cleaning, and other normal maintenance and repair of a sign or a sign structure, unless a structural change is made or there is a change in the message, does not require a sign permit.
- Governmental signs (signs concerning governmental entities) are exempt from signage review.
- Illuminated 911 address number signs are exempt.
- Ingress/egress signs designating parking area ingress or egress, no larger than six square feet, are exempt from total signage requirements.
- One 'for rent' and/or 'for sale' sign not exceeding six square feet in residential areas, and two of said signs not exceeding 12 square feet in nonresidential areas, are permitted without a zoning permit.
- Directional or informational signs not exceeding six square feet are permitted without a zoning permit.
- Signs necessary for public safety or welfare are permitted without a zoning permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit application is required for any person seeking to erect, alter, paint with a new message, redesign, relocate, or reconstruct an existing sign, unless explicitly exempted.
- The application must include details such as applicant/owner information, installer information, sign location, building photos, sign dimensions, construction details, sketches to scale, material samples, and any other information required by the Code Officer.
- All completed sign permit applications are referred to the Planning Board for review for consistency with design guidelines and requirements.
- If the applicant does not wish to implement the design conditions of the sign permit, the matter is referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals for an advisory opinion.
- Sign permit issuance requires approval of the application and a signed agreement by applicant/owner and by either the Code Officer, Planning Board, or Zoning Board of Appeals.
- A permit is not required for replacing copy or ordinary maintenance (as specified above).
- Additional requirements may apply for signs in the Historic District.
- Larger real estate signs than those allowed without permit require a zoning/sign permit.

## 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 10 zoning districts in Pulaski — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Pulaski+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-pulaski

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