# Sign Regulations in Rockland Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Rockland Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/rockland-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/32608181#32608181)

## At a glance

Rockland Town, New York regulates 11 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the R2 zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 12 sq ft per side, with a 15 ft from property line setback (Sec. §185-30.2G(3)(b-d), §185-30.2F(3), §185-30.2E(1-2), §185-30.2G(3)(a), §185-30.2F(7)). Most commercial signs in Rockland Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RC, R1 | 4 | 10 ft | 20% of window area | — |
| R2 | 6 | 10 ft | 50 sq ft (may be 100 sq ft for buildings 100+ ft from property line) | — |
| GB, NB | 7 | 10 ft | 50 sq ft (may be 100 sq ft for buildings 100+ ft from property line) | — |
| Business Complex | 5 | 10 ft | 200 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 10 ft | 20% of window area | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### R2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 6 ft | 12 sq ft per side | — | 15 ft from property line | Per §185-30.2G(2): One freestanding, double-faced sign and one sign attached to a building (wall or projecting) or two signs attached to a building. On street corner lots: two building signs and one freestanding sign. | — | — | §185-30.2G(3)(b-d), §185-30.2F(3), §185-30.2E(1-2), §185-30.2G(3)(a), §185-30.2F(7) |
| Wall Sign | — | 50 sq ft (may be 100 sq ft for buildings 100+ ft from property line) | — | — | See §185-30.2G(2): On a corner lot, one wall sign per building side facing public street; max two wall signs per building and one freestanding sign. | On building wall facing public street or parking lot | — | §185-30.2G(4)(a)-(c), §185-30.2F(3), §185-30.2F(7) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 16 sq ft per face | — | — | — | Projecting from building | — | §185-30.2G(5)(a)-(c), §185-30.2F(3), §185-30.2F(7) |
| Window Sign | — | 20% of window area | — | — | — | Window. Visible from parking lot or roadway. | — | §185-30.2G(6), §185-30.2F(3), §185-30.2G(6)(c) |
| On-Premises Directional Sign | 10 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §185-30.2G(7) |
| Off-Premises Directional Sign | — | 10 sq ft per location, up to 40 sq ft total | — | — | — | Off premises | — | §185-30.2G(8) |

### GB, NB

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 6 ft | 12 sq ft per side | — | 15 ft from property line | Per §185-30.2G(2): One freestanding, double-faced sign and one sign attached to a building (wall or projecting) or two signs attached to a building. On street corner lots: two building signs and one freestanding sign. | — | — | §185-30.2G(3)(b-d), §185-30.2F(3), §185-30.2E(1-2), §185-30.2G(3)(a), §185-30.2F(7) |
| Wall Sign | — | 50 sq ft (may be 100 sq ft for buildings 100+ ft from property line) | — | — | See §185-30.2G(2): On a corner lot, one wall sign per building side facing public street; max two wall signs per building and one freestanding sign. | On building wall facing public street or parking lot | — | §185-30.2G(4)(a)-(c), §185-30.2F(3), §185-30.2F(7) |
| Wall Sign (Parking Lot Frontage) | 2 ft | 50% of wall sign area allowed for primary facade; max 10 ft length, 2 ft height | 10 ft | — | — | On side visible from public parking lot | — | §185-30.2G(2)(b) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 16 sq ft per face | — | — | — | Projecting from building | — | §185-30.2G(5)(a)-(c), §185-30.2F(3), §185-30.2F(7) |
| Window Sign | — | 20% of window area | — | — | — | Window. Visible from parking lot or roadway. | — | §185-30.2G(6), §185-30.2F(3) |
| On-Premises Directional Sign | 10 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §185-30.2G(7) |
| Off-Premises Directional Sign | — | 10 sq ft per location, up to 40 sq ft total | — | — | — | Off premises | — | §185-30.2G(8) |

### Business Complex

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (15 ft setback) | 8 ft | 45 sq ft (double-sided) | — | 15 ft from property line | One per entrance with access to a different public right-of-way. | At each entrance accessing a different public right-of-way; minimum 15 ft from property line | — | §185-30.2G(9)(b)[1], §185-30.2G(9)(c)[1],[2][a] |
| Freestanding Sign (25 ft setback) | 8 ft | 60 sq ft (double-sided) | — | 25 ft from property line | One per entrance with access to a different public right-of-way. | At each entrance accessing a different public right-of-way; minimum 25 ft from property line | — | §185-30.2G(9)(b)[1], §185-30.2G(9)(c)[1],[2][a] |
| Wall Sign (0-80 ft setback) | — | 100 sq ft | — | 0-80 ft from property line | One per occupant | On wall at up to 80 linear feet from front property line | — | §185-30.2G(9)(b)[2], §185-30.2G(9)(c)[2][b] |
| Wall Sign (80+ ft setback) | — | 200 sq ft | — | 80+ ft from property line | One per occupant | On wall over 80 ft from front property line | — | §185-30.2G(9)(b)[2], §185-30.2G(9)(c)[2][b] |
| On-Premises Directional Sign | 10 ft | 4 sq ft (may increase to 6 sq ft if required by law/regulation for text) | — | — | — | On premises | — | §185-30.2G(9)(b)[3] |

## Prohibited signs in Rockland Town

- Off-premises signs or billboards advertising items sold or produced elsewhere than on the lot where the sign is located are prohibited, unless part of an overall Town-approved directory sign.
- Signs on any roof or extending over any portion of the roof or parapet to which they are attached are prohibited.
- Flashing or intermittently illuminated signs are prohibited, including signs which exhibit changing light or color effects.
- Signs where the source of illumination is visible, including neon-type electric signs (except for neon window signs in the GB and NB Districts), and externally illuminated signs where the light is not primarily directed toward the sign, are prohibited.
- Searchlights to attract attention to a sign or permitted use are prohibited.
- Strings of incandescent lights are prohibited.
- Flashing, moving, or rotating signs are prohibited.
- Pennants, streamers, banners, or other eye-catching devices are prohibited, except for Town-approved banners for upcoming public events.
- Portable signs, with or without wheels, easel-type, 'A' frame or other; any sign not permanently affixed to a building or the ground, are prohibited.
- Inflatable signs and tethered balloons are prohibited.
- Signs which compete for attention with or may be mistaken for a traffic signal are prohibited.
- Human signs are prohibited.
- Digital or electronic signs are prohibited.
- Signs or advertising matter of an indecent or obscene nature are prohibited.
- Any advertising which uses a series of two or more signs placed along a street or highway, carrying a single advertising message or theme, part of which is contained on each sign, is prohibited.
- Signs using wording such as 'stop,' 'look,' 'danger' or similar words which may tend to confuse, mislead, or resemble any governmental or duly authorized sign are prohibited.
- Vehicles and/or trailers with attached or suspended advertising signs, where the apparent purpose is to advertise a product or direct people to a business or activity, are prohibited (except for permanent business identification on vehicles).
- Signs which project above any roof ridgeline or parapet line are not permitted. Signs, other than permitted projecting signs, which change the profile of the building shall not be permitted.

## Signs exempt from permit in Rockland Town

- Signs required by duly constituted governmental bodies and their agencies, where such signs are established in the interest of the safety, convenience or welfare of the general public.
- Signs incidental to the legal process.
- Signs necessary for the identification, operation or production of a public utility.
- Traffic control signs required for traffic control purposes shown on approved site plans or posted pursuant to the order of traffic control agencies.
- On-premises directional and instructional nonilluminated signs for public convenience, not to exceed four square feet (six square feet when required by law).
- Flags of the national, state, county, or Town government and banners and emblems or name and meeting place signs of civic, philanthropic, educational, or religious organizations or institutions.
- Signs and decals regarding the tenant's registration with a professional organization or civic association.
- Temporary signs related to campaigns, drives, or events of civic, philanthropic, educational, or religious institutions, provided such signs are up not more than three weeks before the event and removed within two weeks after the event.
- Memorial plaques, cornerstones, historical tablets, and similar items.
- Signs required to be maintained or posted by law or governmental order, rule, or regulation, unless specifically prohibited, limited, or restricted.
- Signs indicating the name or address of the residential occupant.
- A single sign (single- or double-faced) per dwelling unit or office for a permitted home occupation or professional office, not larger than four square feet; only one such sign per dwelling unit.
- Temporary, nonilluminated sale or rental signs (max six square feet, max 2 per property, more allowed if the property fronts more than one street), provided they are removed within three days after sale, lease, or rental.
- Temporary construction signs, one per site, not exceeding 20 square feet, permitted only during construction and removed upon completion, which must comply with the ordinance.
- Signs calling attention to a change in the status of a business, customarily painted on a window or made of paper, cloth, or light material, displayed for no more than 90 days. Banners and streamers for new business openings may be permitted for up to 30 days after opening, provided a cash deposit is posted for removal compliance.
- Signs displayed in a window indicating availability of a public telephone or notary public and/or the possession of required business licenses.
- Holiday decorations displayed during the holiday season only.
- Temporary signs for tag or garage sales, provided such signs include the seller's name and sale date, are up only seven days prior, and removed the day after the sale.
- 'No trespassing' and similar signs, not to exceed two square feet in area.
- Signs setting forth matters of public information and convenience, including statements of personal opinion or protest.
- Political signs and political advertising.
- Price signs required on gasoline pumps by New York State or federal law, not to exceed minimum state or federal requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required for all signs except exempt signs (as listed in Section C above).
- No sign shall be erected or installed, nor shall existing signs be changed, until a sign permit has been obtained from the Code Enforcement Officer (Section E.1).
- Every permit application must include a graphic presentation of the proposed sign's placement and appearance, location in relation to buildings and property features, illumination method, graphic design, and message/content. Written consent of the property owner is required if the applicant is not the property owner (Section E.2).
- There is no reference to a required master sign plan, sign plan, or required variance meeting in the provided text.

## Full detail

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