# Sign Regulations in Rouses Point, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Rouses Point, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/rouses-point
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9625182#9625182)

## At a glance

Rouses Point, New York regulates 8 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the C6, C7, M2, R12A zoning district are capped at 15 ft tall and 36 sq ft, with a 20 ft from side lot line; 5 ft from highway right-of-way setback (Sec. 120-23C(3)(c), 120-23E, 120-23B(3)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 8 ft | 12 sq ft | — |
| C1, M3, R7, R9, R12B | 2 | 15 ft | 12 sq ft | — |
| C6, C7, M2, R12A | 3 | 15 ft | 36 sq ft | — |
| C2, C4, C5, M1, I-1, I-2, I-3 | 3 | 15 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Residential land use districts (R7, R9, R12A) | 1 | — | — | — |
| M2 District | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 120-23C(1) |
| Directional Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 120-23C(5) |
| Home Occupation Sign | 8 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per home occupation | — | — | 120-23C(2) |
| Suspended Sign (Shopping Center or Multi-Tenant Property) | — | 8 sq ft per business establishment | — | — | 1 per business establishment on one lot | Attached to freestanding sign | — | 120-23C(4) |

### C6, C7, M2, R12A

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 15 ft | — | — | — | 1 per business | Affixed flat to the side of the building or painted on the side | — | 120-23C(3)(c), 120-23C(3)(a), 120-23B(3) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 ft | 36 sq ft | — | 20 ft from side lot line; 5 ft from highway right-of-way | 1 per business (either projecting or freestanding, not both) | Attached to ground by poles; not a building-attached sign. Must be at least 20 ft from side lot line, 5 ft from highway right-of-way; must not be placed between 3 and 10 ft above ground. | — | 120-23C(3)(c), 120-23E, 120-23B(3) |
| Projecting Sign | 15 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business (either projecting or freestanding, not both) | Projects perpendicular to the building; does not extend beyond 5 ft from building. | — | 120-23C(3)(c), 120-23E, 120-23B(3) |

### C2, C4, C5, M1, I-1, I-2, I-3

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 15 ft | — | — | — | 1 wall sign per side of building | Affixed flat to the side of the building or painted on the side. One wall sign on each side of the building. | — | 120-23C(3)(d), 120-23B(3) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 ft | 50 sq ft | — | 20 ft from side lot line; 5 ft from highway right-of-way | 1 per business (either projecting or freestanding, not both) | Attached to ground by poles; not a building-attached sign. Must be at least 20 ft from side lot line, 5 ft from highway right-of-way; not between 3 and 10 ft above ground. | — | 120-23C(3)(d), 120-23E, 120-23B(3) |
| Projecting Sign | 15 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business (either projecting or freestanding, not both) | Projects perpendicular to building; does not extend beyond 5 ft from building. | — | 120-23C(3)(d), 120-23E, 120-23B(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Rouses Point

- Moving, flashing, blinking or animated signs are prohibited in all land use districts.
- The use of banners, pennants, ribbons or streamers intended to attract attention or for advertising is prohibited, except for temporary use not exceeding three days within a month.
- Internally lit signs are prohibited in all land use districts.
- Off-premises advertising signs (as distinguished from directional signs) are prohibited in all land use districts.
- Any sign not specifically permitted in the ordinance is prohibited in all land use districts.

## Signs exempt from permit in Rouses Point

- Temporary banners, pennants, ribbons or streamers intended to attract attention or for advertising are permitted if the use does not exceed three days within a month.
- Off-premises directional signs under four square feet in area are permitted.

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

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