# Sign Regulations in Tivoli, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Tivoli, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/tivoli
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/11127053#11127053)

## At a glance

Tivoli, New York regulates 15 sign types across 5 zoning districts. All Signs (General Provisions)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 10 feet tall, with a Freestanding signs larger than 8 sq ft regarded as buildings regarding setback (unless otherwise specified by zone). setback (Sec. § 231-42(A)-(F)). Most commercial signs in Tivoli 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 | 5 | 10 feet | — | — |
| Land Conservation Districts | 4 | — | 20 square feet | — |
| Residence Districts | 4 | — | 12 square feet | — |
| RB District | 1 | — | — | — |
| Business District | 2 | — | 60 square feet | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Signs (General Provisions) | 10 feet | — | — | Freestanding signs larger than 8 sq ft regarded as buildings regarding setback (unless otherwise specified by zone). | — | Accessory use only; not permitted as a principal use. Attached signs may not extend within a street or road property line. Advertising displays upon a building or other surface are regulated. | — | § 231-42(A)-(F) |
| Freestanding Sign (General) | — | — | — | Freestanding signs larger than 8 sq ft regarded as buildings for setback except RB district (see RB district for specifics) | — | — | — | § 231-42(C)(2), (C)(4) |
| Back-to-Back Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 231-42(D)(1) |
| Sign (Insignia/No Background) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 231-42(D)(2) |
| Sign or Poster Advertising Event/Election | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 147-9 |

### Land Conservation Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | — | 20 square feet | — | — | — | Identifying any building or use permitted in the district. | — | § 231-42G(1)(a) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | Only when placed on property for sale or rent. | — | § 231-42G(1)(b) |
| Utility Identification/Operation/Protection Sign | — | — | — | — | — | As needed for public utility installation. | — | § 231-42G(1)(c) |
| Sign Incident to Legal Process/Welfare | — | — | — | — | — | As necessary to the public welfare or legal process. | — | § 231-42G(1)(d) |

### Residence Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Sign (One Per Lot) | — | 2 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 231-42G(2)(a) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | Only when placed on property for sale or rent. | — | § 231-42G(2)(b) |
| Bulletin Board Sign (Institutional/Non-Profit Use) | — | 8 square feet | — | — | 1 | For place of worship, other institutional, government entity, or not-for-profit use. | — | § 231-42G(2)(c) |
| Temporary Special Event Sign (Institutional/Non-Profit Use) | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | On premises of special event for place of worship, government, or non-profit entity only. | — | § 231-42G(2)(e) |

## Prohibited signs in Tivoli

- Signs are not permitted as a principal use.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed, moved, reconstructed, or altered without first obtaining a permit from the Zoning Enforcement Officer, except as otherwise provided.
- No attached sign shall extend within a street or road property line.
- No freestanding sign larger than eight square feet shall have less than three feet of open space at the bottom, extending its entire length.
- No sign shall exceed 10 feet in height or extend above the facade of the building to which it is attached.
- The installation of moving signs, self-illuminated signs (other than those with bulbs concealed behind translucent glass, plates or similar material), or the use of flashing or intermittent lighting in connection with signs is not permitted.
- Floodlights for the illumination of signs must be located and/or shielded so the edge of the beam of any artificial light source does not cross any property line of the lot.
- A nonconforming sign which is portable in nature (e.g., banners, pennants, spinners, portable signs, etc.) must be removed within 90 days of the effective date of this chapter.
- Any nonconforming sign painted, posted, or otherwise applied to a fence, wall, or facade of a building shall not be repainted, restored, or replaced.

## Signs exempt from permit in Tivoli

- Except as otherwise provided herein, a permit is required for all signs.
- Signs incident to a legal process or necessary to the public welfare are permitted.
- Signs necessary for the identification, operation, or protection of a public utility installation are permitted.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Application for a permit must include a location plan showing proposed size and location of the sign.
- The Zoning Enforcement Officer will examine the submitted plans, specifications, locations, and other data for conformance before issuance of a permit.

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

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