# Sign Regulations in Saugerties, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Saugerties, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/saugerties
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/11101960#11101960)

## At a glance

Saugerties, New York regulates 22 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Projecting Signs in the Business Districts (B-1, B-2) zoning district are capped at Bottom edge at least 9 ft and no more than 15 ft above ground tall, 15 sq ft per face, and Outer edge must not extend > 72 inches from building; distance between faces ≤ 6 in (12 in for internally illuminated signs) wide, with a Outer edge extends ≤ 72 in from building, not within 2 ft of curbline setback (Sec. §210-18E(2)(a)-(e)). Most commercial signs in Saugerties require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Residential Districts | 2 | 8 ft above grade | 10 sq ft | — |
| Business Districts (B-1, B-2) | 7 | 18 ft above grade | May not cover >60% of window area to which affixed | — |
| Industrial Districts | 7 | 18 ft above grade | May not cover >60% of window area to which affixed | — |
| Historic Districts | 5 | 4 ft | 9 sq ft per face | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising Sign (Billboard) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §210-18C(1) |
| Illuminated Sign (Standard, Constant) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §210-18C(2) |
| Illuminated Sign (Intermittent, Flashing, Moving Illumination) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §210-18C(3) |
| Sign with Moving, Revolving, or Rotating Parts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §210-18C(4) |
| Temporary Sign - by Municipal, Charitable, Political or Nonprofit Organization | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §210-18C(6)(b) |
| Temporary Construction or Anticipated Occupancy Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per lot | — | — | §210-18C(6)(c) |
| Sign, Cardboard/Paper/Canvas | — | — | — | — | — | Exterior of buildings | — | §210-18C(7) |
| Signs Suspended Over Public Right-of-Way | — | — | — | — | — | Over street or sidewalk | — | §165-9 |

### Business Districts (B-1, B-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not above/beyond face of wall; not above bottom of sill of 2nd story windows or 15 ft above grade; not projecting over 12 inches | — | — | — | One per wall per nonresidential use | On wall of building | — | §210-18E(1)(a)-(d),(E(1)) |
| Projecting Sign | Bottom edge at least 9 ft and no more than 15 ft above ground | 15 sq ft per face | Outer edge must not extend > 72 inches from building; distance between faces ≤ 6 in (12 in for internally illuminated signs) | Outer edge extends ≤ 72 in from building, not within 2 ft of curbline | One per frontage | Each frontage on public right-of-way | — | §210-18E(2)(a)-(e) |
| Freestanding Sign | 18 ft above grade | 36 sq ft per face | — | Building at least 15 ft from street; sign not within 6 ft of building or beyond street line | One per frontage | Each frontage of building set back at least 15 ft from street | — | §210-18E(3)(a)-(c) |
| Marquee/Canopy/Balcony Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | Not within 2 ft of curbline | — | Hung from/attached to/affixed to edge or underside of marquee, canopy, or balcony (parallel or perpendicular to face of building) | — | §210-18E(4) |
| Iconic Sign | — | Must comply with applicable size/location regulations for other permanent signs | — | — | — | — | — | §210-18E(5) |
| Roof Sign | May not extend more than 5 ft above lowest point of roof | 30 sq ft | — | — | See additional requirements | On roof | — | §210-18E(6) |
| Window Sign (Temporary Interior) | — | May not cover >60% of window area to which affixed | — | — | — | Affixed to or within 3 ft of inside display window | — | §210-18E(7) |

### Industrial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not above or beyond face of wall; not above bottom of sill of second story windows or 15 ft above grade; not projecting over 12 inches | — | — | — | One per wall per nonresidential use | On wall of building | — | §210-18E(1)(a)-(c),(e) |
| Projecting Sign | Bottom edge at least 9 ft and no more than 15 ft above ground | 15 sq ft per face | Outer edge must not extend > 72 inches from building; distance between faces ≤ 6 in (12 in for internally illuminated signs) | Outer edge extends ≤ 72 in from building, not within 2 ft of curbline | One per frontage | Each frontage on public right-of-way | — | §210-18E(2)(a)-(e) |
| Freestanding Sign | 18 ft above grade | 36 sq ft per face | — | Building at least 15 ft from street; sign not within 6 ft of building or beyond street line | One per frontage | Each frontage of building set back at least 15 ft from street | — | §210-18E(3)(a)-(c) |
| Marquee/Canopy/Balcony Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | Not within 2 ft of curbline | — | Hung from/attached to/affixed to edge or underside of marquee, canopy, or balcony (parallel or perpendicular to face of building) | — | §210-18E(4) |
| Iconic Sign | — | Must comply with applicable size/location regulations for other permanent signs | — | — | — | — | — | §210-18E(5) |
| Roof Sign | May not extend more than 5 ft above lowest point of roof | 30 sq ft | — | — | See additional requirements | On roof | — | §210-18E(6) |
| Window Sign (Temporary Interior) | — | May not cover >60% of window area to which affixed | — | — | — | Affixed to or within 3 ft of inside display window | — | §210-18E(7) |

## Prohibited signs in Saugerties

- No stickers, signs, handbills, posters or other printed material may be posted more than 2 weeks before the advertised event, and must be removed within 24 hours after the event terminates.
- No sign, placard or other device shall be placed or suspended over any street or sidewalk without the consent of the Board.
- Any sign suspended from any building or otherwise shall be at least 10 feet above ground at the lowest point, and be suspended in a safe and secure manner.
- Advertising signs, including billboards, are not permitted in any district.
- No sign shall contain intermittent, moving, or flashing illumination, except for clocks and customary time-and-temperature devices.
- Signs with visible moving, revolving, or rotating parts are prohibited.
- No sign may be erected in a manner that obstructs vision for drivers, misleads or confuses traffic, or mimics traffic signs or signals (including use of red, green, or amber illumination or words like STOP, LOOK, DANGER, etc.).
- Mobile signs, whether or not on wheels, are prohibited in any district.
- Signs made of cardboard, paper, canvas, or similar impermanent materials may not be placed on the exterior of any building.
- Unsafe, insecure, or unlawful signs, or those advertising activities no longer in existence, are prohibited; must be removed upon notice.
- The Building Inspector may summarily remove any sign that is an immediate peril to persons or property.

## Signs exempt from permit in Saugerties

- All departments of the State of New York, County of Ulster, Town of Saugerties and Village of Saugerties are exempt from the regulations.
- Memorial plaques, cornerstones, historical tablets, and the like do not require a sign permit.
- Signs not visible from beyond the lot upon which they are situated do not require a sign permit.
- Business or professional nameplates of a permitted use affixed to a building, total area not exceeding four square feet, do not require a sign permit.
- Identification signs posted in conjunction with doorbells or mailboxes, not exceeding 30 square inches, do not require a sign permit.
- One address sign per street frontage, up to two square feet, indicating the numerical address and occupant's name does not require a permit.
- One temporary sign per street frontage advertising sale, lease, or rental of premises (up to six square feet, at least 15 feet from street/property line, not exceeding 90 days) does not require permit; over 90 days loses exemption.
- Cautionary, directional, regulatory, warning, or informational signs of a noncommercial nature (e.g. 'danger,' 'no trespassing'), not exceeding two square feet each, do not require permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit must be obtained from the Building Inspector for any sign erected, structurally altered, enlarged, or relocated (except as specifically exempted).
- For a certificate of appropriateness in historic districts, see additional criteria (§210-20E(2)).
- Roof signs require a special permit from the Planning Commission if no other suitable sign location exists.
- All signs must comply with application requirements including scale drawing, location, construction method, materials, and illumination details.
- A permit shall not be issued for a new sign if any other sign on the premises is deemed nonconforming.
- No permit is required for repainting or refurbishing an existing sign.

## Full detail

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