# Sign Regulations in Stanford Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Stanford Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/stanford-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12908096#12908096)

## At a glance

Stanford Town, New York regulates 15 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Identity Sign (Home Occupation)s in the CR District, RR District, AR District zoning district are capped at 4 sq ft total surface area, with a 15 ft from front property line, 25 ft from any other property line (if not attached) setback (Sec. § 164-17C(1)). Most commercial signs in Stanford Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | 11 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| CR District, RR District, AR District | 3 | — | 12 sq ft per side | — |
| Rural Center (RC) District | 4 | 10 ft | Not stated, but total signage (all signs) per premises not to exceed 30 sq ft; individual identity wall sign for each business/activity in a business complex not to exceed 8 sq ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Street Name Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At all intersections, locations approved by Town Superintendent of Highways, as part of subdivision/site plan review | — | § 138-22 |
| General Sign Standards | Must not extend above the wall to which attached | — | — | — | — | Shall not project over property lines nor be located within public right-of-way | — | § 164-17A |
| Freestanding Sign (General) | 10 ft | — | — | 20 ft from property line | — | Not closer than 20 ft to any property line | — | § 164-17A(6)-(7) |
| Suspended/Projecting Sign | 11 ft | — | — | — | — | Must provide for a minimum clearance of 8 ft above any sidewalk or pedestrian way | — | § 164-17A(8) |
| Temporary Sign - Construction | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises | On premises where construction is occurring | — | § 164-17B(1) |
| Temporary Sign - Event | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises | On private property | — | § 164-17B(2) |
| Temporary Sign - Real Estate For Sale/Lease | — | 6 sq ft per side | — | — | 2 per premises | On premises for sale or lease | — | § 164-17B(3) |
| Temporary Sign - Window Advertising | — | No more than 10% of total window area of principal facade(s) | — | — | — | Window(s) of principal facade(s) of establishment | — | § 164-17B(4) |

### CR District, RR District, AR District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identity Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 4 sq ft total surface area | — | 15 ft from front property line, 25 ft from any other property line (if not attached) | 1 per home occupation | On premises, identifying the occupation; if not attached to principal structure, must be at least 15 ft from front property line and 25 ft from any other property line | — | § 164-17C(1) |
| Identity Sign (Nonresidential Use) | — | 12 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per nonresidential use | On premises, identifying only the name of the establishment and its principal service or purpose | — | § 164-17C(2) |
| Identity Sign (Residential Subdivision/Multi-family Access Point) | — | 12 sq ft | — | 15 ft from public right-of-way | 1 per access point | At each principal access point, located no closer than 15 ft to the public right-of-way | — | § 164-17C(3) |

### Rural Center (RC) District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identity Sign - Freestanding | 10 ft | 22 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises | On premises | — | § 164-17C(4) |
| Identity Sign - Wall Mounted | — | Not stated, but total signage (all signs) per premises not to exceed 30 sq ft; individual identity wall sign for each business/activity in a business complex not to exceed 8 sq ft. | — | — | 1 per business/activity (in complex) | Surface of building | — | § 164-17C(4) |
| Changeable Letter Sign | — | Not stated; total signage per premises not to exceed 30 sq ft. | — | — | 1 per premises | On premises | — | § 164-17C(4) |
| Business Complex Sign (Freestanding) | 10 ft | 22 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per complex (if two businesses/activities) | On premises | — | § 164-17C(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Stanford Town

- No sign shall be erected, replaced, altered, relocated or maintained in any zoning district except in accordance with the provisions stated herein.
- Signs shall not attempt or appear to regulate, warn or direct highway traffic or to imitate or resemble official traffic signs, signals or devices.
- Signs shall not project over property lines or be located within the public right-of-way.
- Signs shall neither be roof-mounted nor parapet-mounted nor otherwise mounted on a building in such a way so as to extend above the wall of the building to which they are attached.
- Signs shall not rotate or otherwise move, nor shall they be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving light or lights.
- Freestanding signs shall not be internally illuminated.
- Freestanding signs shall not exceed 10 feet in height or be located closer than 20 feet to any property line.
- Suspended or projecting signs shall not exceed 11 feet in height and shall provide for a minimum clearance of eight feet above any sidewalk or other pedestrian way.
- With the exception of temporary signs, signs shall convey only subject matter related exclusively to the premises on which the sign is located or to products, accommodations or activities on those premises.
- With the exception of temporary signs, signs shall be permanently and directly affixed to either the ground, a building or a sign structure.

## Signs exempt from permit in Stanford Town

- Construction signs, limited to one unlighted sign not exceeding 12 square feet in surface area and identifying the parties involved in the construction on the premises, are permitted without application for and issuance of a permit. Such signs shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy and the initiation of the intended use.
- Event signs, not exceeding 24 square feet in surface area, displayed on private property, limited to one such event sign per premise, announcing a campaign, drive or event of a civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization, to be erected not more than 14 calendar days prior to the event and removed within 24 hours after the event, are permitted without application for and issuance of a permit.
- Real estate 'for sale' signs and signs of a similar nature not exceeding six square feet per side in area on the premises for sale or lease, not to exceed two per premises and to be removed immediately upon sale or lease of the premises, are permitted without application for and issuance of a permit.
- Nonilluminated window advertising signs which occupy no more than 10% of the total window area of the principal facade(s) of the establishment are permitted without application for and issuance of a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applications for identity or accessory identity signs require filing an application and payment of the required sign permit fee; the application must include a general description and a scaled graphic representation of the sign, including height, width, depth, method of construction and location.
- No reference found in the provided text to requirements for a master sign plan or sign variance meetings.

## Full detail

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