# Sign Regulations in Rhinebeck, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Rhinebeck, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/rhinebeck
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6610449#6610449)

## At a glance

Rhinebeck, New York regulates 9 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Wall Signs in the Village Center District, Gateway Business District zoning district are capped at 12 ft from grade; may not extend above the facade tall and 30 sq ft (Sec. §120-19A(3), (4), (6); §120-19D; §120-19E). Most commercial signs in Rhinebeck require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Village Center District, Gateway Business District | 6 | 12 ft from grade; may not extend above the facade | 30 sq ft | — |
| Residential District | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | 15% of glass area or window | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Village Center District, Gateway Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 12 ft from grade; may not extend above the facade | 30 sq ft | — | — | — | Flat against facade of the building. | — | §120-19A(3), (4), (6); §120-19D; §120-19E |
| Projecting Sign | Projecting signs must begin at least 7 ft and terminate no more than 12 ft from grade | 15 sq ft | — | — | — | Projecting from principal structure | — | §120-19A(4), (5), (7); §120-19D |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 ft from grade | — | — | Must comply with setback/yard in Table 2, §120-8 if over 8 sq ft. | — | Only permitted if front plane of principal structure is at least 20 ft back from property line. | — | §120-19A(8)-(10); §120-19D |
| Awning Sign | — | Included in building maximum | — | — | — | On awnings and canopies of the business/building. | — | §120-19B(1); §120-19E |
| Temporary Sign or Banner (Civic/Political/Religious/Educational) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §120-19B(2) |
| Directional Sign (non-exempt, >2 sq ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §120-19B(3) |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Exempt Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §120-19F; §120-19G |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Interior Window Sign | — | 15% of glass area or window | — | — | — | Interior, on glass/windows | — | §120-19A(11) |
| Merchandise Display (Interior Window) | — | — | — | — | — | Interior window | — | §120-19A(12) |

## Prohibited signs in Rhinebeck

- Signs are not permitted as principal uses.
- Internally illuminated signage shall be prohibited.
- All signs are prohibited in the Residential District except as specifically exempted.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited.
- Animated signs are prohibited.
- Billboards are prohibited.
- Illuminated flashing signs are prohibited.
- Self-illuminated signs are prohibited.
- Inflated signs and tethered balloons are prohibited.
- Internally illuminated signs, including digital displays, are prohibited.
- Nonconforming signs are prohibited.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Signs located in windows above the second story of a building are prohibited.
- Signs on side walls of mid-block buildings are prohibited.
- Signs incorporating projected images are prohibited.
- Signs that emit smoke, vapors or particles, sound or colors are prohibited.
- Signs located in or projecting over a public roadway, except those approved by a government body, are prohibited.
- Signs on parked vehicles or trailers that are visible from a public right-of-way, where the apparent purpose is to advertise a product, service or activity, rather than being used in day-to-day business operation, are prohibited.
- Any sign which does not comply with the regulations established for the issuance of a permit pursuant to this chapter is prohibited.
- Any sign which has its permit revoked, is abandoned, is a nonconforming sign for more than 14 months, or is not maintained in good and complete condition (including clean, legible, aligned lettering and graphics, and finishes in good repair), is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Rhinebeck

- One construction, renovation or painter sign, not exceeding six square feet, in connection with a building permit on the lot where the activity is being conducted. Such signs must be removed upon termination of the building permit. Any such signs not in connection with a building permit are permitted only while the activity is in progress.
- Directional signs, not exceeding two square feet, for the convenience of the public (e.g., public parking areas, fire zones, entrances and exits).
- Flags of any national, state or municipal government may be displayed, except when displayed for commercial promotion.
- Historical markers, tablets, memorial signs and plaques, names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into masonry or constructed of bronze, stainless steel or similar material, and emblems installed by governmental bodies or organizations, not exceeding six square feet.
- Noncommercial sale signs for garage or tag sales, not exceeding four square feet, for a period not exceeding seven days.
- Nonilluminated warning, private drive, posted or no-trespassing signs, not exceeding two square feet.
- Number signs and nameplates identifying residents by name or residences by number, mounted on a house, apartment, or mailbox, not exceeding one square foot in area.
- One sign not exceeding eight square feet for any religious institution.
- Temporary real estate signs located on a property for sale, lease or rent, or open houses, not exceeding six square feet and not illuminated.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit from the Village of Rhinebeck is required prior to the erection, relocation, or alteration of any sign, except as otherwise provided.
- Unless part of an approved site plan, the prohibited signs list applies.
- The Planning Board may grant a special permit and/or a historical designation for an existing sign with historical character after consultation with the Rhinebeck Historical Society.

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