# Sign Regulations in Queensbury Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Queensbury Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/queensbury-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9617370#9617370)

## At a glance

Queensbury Town, New York regulates 18 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the LC Zoning District, PR Zoning District, RR Zoning District, WR Zoning District, MDR Zoning District, NR Zoning District, PUD Zoning District zoning district are capped at 12 ft tall and 45 sq ft at 15 ft setback; 60 sq ft at 25 ft setback, with a 15 ft minimum; 25 ft for max area setback (Sec. §140-6B(1), §140-6B(2)(a), §140-6B(4)(a)[1]). Most commercial signs in Queensbury Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| LC Zoning District, PR Zoning District, RR Zoning District, WR Zoning District, MDR Zoning District, NR Zoning District, PUD Zoning District | 9 | 12 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| MS Zoning District | 6 | 12 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| O Zoning District | 2 | 6 ft | 2 sq ft per tenant | — |
| RC Zoning District, NC Zoning District, CI Zoning District, CM Zoning District, ESC Zoning District, CLI Zoning District, HI Zoning District | 5 | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Main Street Zoning District | 3 | — | Up to 30 sq ft or as per formula | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District | 1 | — | Prohibited | — |
| Office Zoning District | 2 | 6 ft | 2 sq ft per tenant | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 6 ft (10 ft if required for public safety/by permission) | 32 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### LC Zoning District, PR Zoning District, RR Zoning District, WR Zoning District, MDR Zoning District, NR Zoning District, PUD Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 12 ft | 45 sq ft at 15 ft setback; 60 sq ft at 25 ft setback | — | 15 ft minimum; 25 ft for max area | One freestanding, double-faced sign per business; one per entrance accessing a different public right-of-way for business complexes | Minimum 15 ft from any property line | — | §140-6B(1), §140-6B(2)(a), §140-6B(4)(a)[1] |
| Wall Sign | — | Up to 30 sq ft, or more as per formula | — | — | One wall sign (or roof sign) attached to building, or two wall signs on a corner lot | Attached to building; must not project more than 15 inches from wall | — | §140-6B(2)(b)[1], §140-6B(3)(b), §140-6B(3)(c) |
| Roof Sign | — | Up to 30 sq ft, or more as per formula | — | — | One per building (see Wall Sign regulations for alternatives) | On roof, not above roof ridgeline or parapet | — | §140-6B(2)(b)[2] |
| Directional/Instructional Sign | 6 ft (10 ft if required by public safety or by permission) | 4 sq ft; up to 6 sq ft if text required by law | — | — | — | On-premises; for entrances, exits, parking, etc. | — | §140-3G |
| Temporary Wall Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | Five temporary sign permits per year | Flush against wall, no more than 4 inches projection | — | §140-4B(1), §140-4C(1), §140-4D(1), §140-4E |
| Temporary Freestanding Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | 15 ft from front property line / 40-45 ft from centerline | Five temporary sign permits per year | Minimum 15 ft from front property line, or 40 ft from centerline of two-lane road, or 45 ft from centerline of wider road | — | §140-4B(2), §140-4C(2), §140-4D(2), §140-4E |
| For Sale/Lease/Rental Sign | — | 6 sq ft per sign | — | — | One per owner, one per broker | On premises | — | §140-3K(1), §140-3K(3) |
| Project Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | 15 ft minimum | One per project | On premises where construction, repair, or renovation in progress | — | §140-3L |

### MS Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 12 ft | 45 sq ft at 15 ft setback; 60 sq ft at 25 ft setback | — | 15 ft minimum; 25 ft for max area | One freestanding, double-faced sign per business | Minimum 15 ft from any property line | — | §140-6B(1), §140-6B(2)(a), §140-6B(4)(a)[1] |
| Wall Sign | — | Up to 30 sq ft, or more as per formula | — | — | One wall (or roof) sign per building, or two on a corner lot | Attached to building wall, not projecting more than 15 inches | — | §140-6B(2)(b)[1], §140-6B(3)(b), §140-6B(3)(c) |
| Roof Sign | — | Up to 30 sq ft, or more as per formula | — | — | One per building (see Wall Sign for alternatives) | On roof, not above roof ridgeline or parapet | — | §140-6B(2)(b)[2] |
| Directional/Instructional Sign | 6 ft (10 ft if required by public safety or permission) | 4 sq ft; up to 6 sq ft if text required by law | — | — | — | On-premises | — | §140-3G |
| For Sale/Lease/Rental Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | 15 ft min from property lines | One per premises | On premises | — | §140-3K(2), §140-3K(3) |
| Project Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | 15 ft min | One per project | On premises where construction, repair, or renovation is in progress | — | §140-3L |

### RC Zoning District, NC Zoning District, CI Zoning District, CM Zoning District, ESC Zoning District, CLI Zoning District, HI Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 ft | 45 sq ft at 15 ft setback; 60 sq ft at 25 ft setback | — | 15 ft minimum; 25 ft for max area | One freestanding, double-faced sign per business | Minimum 15 ft from any property line | — | §140-6B(1), §140-6B(2)(a), §140-6B(4)(a)[2] |
| Wall Sign | — | Up to 30 sq ft, or as per formula | — | — | One wall (or roof) sign per business, or two on a corner lot | Wall attached; not projecting more than 15 in. | — | §140-6B(2)(b)[1], §140-6B(3)(b), §140-6B(3)(c) |
| Roof Sign | — | Up to 30 sq ft, or as per formula | — | — | One per building | On roof, not above roof ridgeline or parapet | — | §140-6B(2)(b)[2] |
| For Sale/Lease/Rental Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | 15 ft minimum | One per premises | On premises | — | §140-3K(2), §140-3K(3) |
| Project Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | 15 ft minimum | One per project | On premises where construction, repair or renovation is in progress | — | §140-3L |

## Prohibited signs in Queensbury Town

- Advertising signs that are located on property where the goods or services mentioned on the sign are not available are not permitted, except billboards or signs permitted under specified exceptions.
- Illuminated signs must only use lights of constant intensity; flashing, intermittent, moving lights, bare lamps, bare bulbs, or string lights are not allowed.
- No exterior sign lighting except downcast with cutoff fixtures.
- No illumination that creates a hazard or nuisance to traffic or residents.
- Signs using red, yellow, or green lights are prohibited within 100 feet of traffic control signals.
- Indecent or obscene signs or advertising matter are prohibited.
- Misleading advertising is prohibited.
- Use of wording such as 'stop,' 'look,' 'danger' or similar words which may tend to confuse or resemble official signs is prohibited.
- Human signs are prohibited.
- No projecting sign shall be erected or maintained projecting more than four feet from the building façade.
- Advertising utilizing a series of two or more signs along a street or highway carrying a single message is prohibited.
- All signs must be stationary and not simulate movement; flags, banners, pinwheels, posters, balloons, streamers, searchlights, or other fluttering or moving attention devices are prohibited except as permitted for temporary signs.
- No permanent sign in a window and visible from any public or private street or highway shall occupy more than 20% of the window area.
- Only one sign designating accepted credit cards per premises, not exceeding two square feet.
- Portable signs are not allowed. Vehicles with attached or suspended advertising signs are not allowed (excluding permanent business identification).
- Signs may not project above roof ridgeline/parapet line or change the profile of the building (except permitted projecting signs).
- Text on signs must be limited to: property owner's name, principal business, brief products/services, (no) vacancy, price information.
- Wall signs may not project more than 15 inches from the building wall nor extend beyond the outer edge of the wall.
- No new advertising panels shall be constructed or erected.
- Expansion of existing advertising panels is prohibited.
- Advertising panels inactive (no advertising for one year) must be discontinued and removed.
- Advertising panels may not be double-decked or over 20 feet in height and must use lights of constant intensity.
- Human signs (signs held/worn by persons, including advertising costumes) are prohibited.
- Temporary signs: A-frame style of a temporary nature and portable signs are prohibited as temporary signs.
- Signs or illumination causing a hazard to traffic or the public, or annoyances to neighbors, or signs projecting into required setback or right-of-way are prohibited.
- Signs may not be attached to fences, trees, utility poles, rocks, or other natural landscape features.
- No sign or advertising device may be erected, established, constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, extended, moved, or structurally altered without a permit, except as otherwise provided.

## Signs exempt from permit in Queensbury Town

- Signs posted by governmental agencies or required by governmental law, order or regulations.
- Signs incidental to the legal process.
- Historical tablets, memorial plaques or emblems installed by governmental agencies or religious/recognized nonprofit organizations, not exceeding six square feet.
- Transportation signs (including bus stops), not exceeding two square feet.
- Flags/emblems of religious, educational, governmental organizations or individuals, flown from their buildings or grounds.
- Signs necessary for identification, operation, or production of a public utility.
- On-premises directional/instructional signs for public convenience (public parking, loading zones, entrances/exits, self-service, etc.), not exceeding four square feet (six square feet if partly required by law), height maximum six feet (ten feet if required for public safety or by enforcement officials).
- "Warning," "Private Drive," "Posted," "No Trespassing" signs, not exceeding two square feet.
- Signs integral to and only advertising the contents of vending machines, within the profile of such machines, not exceeding two square feet.
- On-premises signs not visible from any public street or adjoining properties.
- Signs advertising sale, lease or rental of premises (restrictions on size and number apply, and must be nonilluminated; typically not exceeding six square feet for residential, 50 for commercial); must be removed within three days of change of status.
- Project signs (for developer, contractor, etc.) during active construction/renovation, not illuminated, one sign per project, max 50 sq ft, must be removed upon project completion or within two years.
- One double-faced freestanding sign and one single-faced attached sign for professional offices and home occupations, not exceeding two square feet per face, for name/vocation only.
- Name/number plates identifying residents, not exceeding one square foot, mounted on house, apartment, or mailbox.
- Lawn signs identifying residents, not exceeding one square foot (or two square feet if double-faced), nonilluminated except by integral lamppost light, no advertising.
- Private-owner merchandise sale (garage sale, auction) signs, not exceeding four square feet, for no more than seven days.
- Required price signs on fuel pumps (subject to additional restrictions if using LEDs).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A detailed drawing or plan is required with each sign permit application, showing sign area, lettering, construction, illumination, location, relation to boundaries/roads and other requested information.
- Change of copy requires a permit, except in the case of any changeable copy sign.
- Planning Board review: Individual signs are subject to Planning Board review as part of any required site plan review application in the Main Street and Office Zoning Districts.
- If the Zoning Administrator is not satisfied that a proposed sign meets requirements, the applicant may appeal to the Board of Appeals for a determination.
- If a variance is requested, a public meeting and review by the Board of Appeals are required; notification requirements exist for properties within 500 feet.
- For business complexes, all building tenants may apply for wall signs as part of an overall sign plan for the complex as per the regulations for business complex signage.

## Full detail

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