# Sign Regulations in Tusten Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Tusten Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/tusten-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/40965540#40965540)

## At a glance

Tusten Town, New York regulates 24 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Pole Signs in the Scenic River District (SR) zoning district are capped at 20 feet tall and 24 square feet, with a At least 10 feet from any highway right-of-way, and at least 20 feet from any other lot line setback (Sec. §300-13.3, SR, Table, Pole signs). Most commercial signs in Tusten Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Scenic River District (SR) | 16 | 20 feet | 25% of window surface | — |
| Recreational River District (RR), Rural Residential District (R1), Rural Development District (R2) | 16 | 20 feet | 48 square feet | — |
| General Residential District (GR) | 14 | 8 feet | 48 square feet | — |
| Roadside Business District (RB) | 22 | 20 feet | 48 square feet | — |
| Downtown Business District (DB) | 21 | 20 feet | 48 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | 32 square feet (if billboard-type) | — |

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

### Scenic River District (SR)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole Sign | 20 feet | 24 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from any highway right-of-way, and at least 20 feet from any other lot line | 1 | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way and 20 feet from any other lot line | — | §300-13.3, SR, Table, Pole signs |
| Construction Site Identification Sign | 6 feet | 8 square feet for dwelling, 10 for other buildings | — | — | 1 | — | — | §300-13.3, SR, Table, Construction site identification sign |
| Directional/Informational Sign | 6 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 per driveway | — | — | §300-13.3, SR, Table, Directional/informational sign |
| Election Sign | 3 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | No set number | — | — | §300-13.3, SR, Table, Election sign |
| Freestanding Sign | 8 feet | 24 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way | 1 | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way | — | §300-13.3, SR, Table, Freestanding sign |
| Garage Sale/Auction Sign | 3 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | §300-13.3, SR, Table, Garage sale/auction signs |
| Home Business Sign | 6 feet | 5 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way | 1 | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way | — | §300-13.3, SR, Table, Home business sign |
| Roadside Stand Sign | 6 feet | 10 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from public right-of-way | 1 | At least 10 feet from public right-of-way | — | §300-13.3, SR, Table, Roadside stand sign |

### Roadside Business District (RB)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A-board/Sandwich Sign | — | 10 square feet | — | — | 1 | Maintain 4 feet from public pedestrian walkway. | — | §300-13.3, RB Table, A-board/sandwich signs |
| Pole Sign | 20 feet | 32 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way, 20 feet from other lot line | 1 | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way, 20 feet from any other lot line | — | §300-13.3, RB Table, Pole signs |
| Construction Site Identification Sign | 6 feet | 8 square feet for dwelling, 10 for other buildings | — | — | 1 | — | — | §300-13.3, RB Table, Construction site identification sign |
| Directional/Informational Sign | 6 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 per driveway | — | — | §300-13.3, RB Table, Directional/informational sign |
| Freestanding Sign | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way | 1 | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way | — | §300-13.3, RB Table, Freestanding sign |
| Home Business Sign | 6 feet | 5 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way | 1 | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way | — | §300-13.3, RB Table, Home business sign |
| Projecting Sign | 20 feet | 16 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from public right-of-way | 1 | At least 10 feet from public right-of-way | — | §300-13.3, RB Table, Projecting sign |
| Roadside Stand Sign | 6 feet | 10 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from public right-of-way | 1 | At least 10 feet from public right-of-way | — | §300-13.3, RB Table, Roadside stand sign |

### Downtown Business District (DB)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A-board/Sandwich Sign | — | 10 square feet | — | — | 1 | Maintain 4 feet from public pedestrian walkway. | — | §300-13.3, DB Table, A-board/sandwich signs |
| Pole Sign | 20 feet | 32 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way, 20 feet from other lot line | 1 | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way and 20 feet from any other lot line | — | §300-13.3, DB Table, Pole signs |
| Construction Site Identification Sign | 6 feet | 8 square feet for dwelling, 10 for other buildings | — | — | 1 | — | — | §300-13.3, DB Table, Construction site identification sign |
| Directional/Informational Sign | 6 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 per driveway | — | — | §300-13.3, DB Table, Directional/informational sign |
| Election Sign | 3 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | No set number | — | — | §300-13.3, DB Table, Election sign |
| Home Business Sign | 6 feet | 5 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way | 1 | At least 10 feet from highway right-of-way | — | §300-13.3, DB Table, Home business sign |
| Projecting Sign | 20 feet | 16 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from public right-of-way. Minimum 8-foot clearance if over pedestrian areas. | 1 | At least 10 feet from public right-of-way | — | §300-13.3, DB Table, Projecting sign |
| Roadside Stand Sign | 6 feet | 10 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from public right-of-way | 1 | At least 10 feet from public right-of-way | — | §300-13.3, DB Table, Roadside stand sign |

## Prohibited signs in Tusten Town

- No off-premises signs, such as billboards and advertising signs, shall be allowed other than as specifically permitted and none shall exceed 32 square feet in surface area.
- Flashing, oscillating and revolving signs are not permitted, unless necessary for public safety or welfare.
- Signs or graphics which impair or cause confusion of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, by design, color or placement, are prohibited. No sign shall obstruct the sight distance of the motorist at a street corner or intersection by placement and location within 25 feet of the intersection of the street or highway lines.
- Signs placed upon the roof of any building are prohibited.
- Signs consisting of banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or similar moving fluttering or revolving devices are prohibited.
- Advertising messages spread over more than one sign placed along a street or highway are prohibited.
- Signs with more than two faces are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited except as otherwise permitted.
- Signs attached with nails, spikes, staples or similar devices to utility poles or trees not on the sign owner's property, and without his or her permission, are prohibited.
- No sign may be placed or maintained in the Town except as provided in this chapter. All contrary signs are declared nuisances and subject to abatement.
- No sign may be erected, placed, established, painted, created or maintained in the Town except in conformance with the standards, procedures, exceptions, and requirements of this chapter.

## Signs exempt from permit in Tusten Town

- Permits are not required for routine maintenance or changing of the parts or copy of a sign, provided that the maintenance or change does not alter the sign surface area or height, or otherwise render the sign nonconforming.
- Certain signs that are small, unobtrusive, and incidental to principal use of lots may be allowed without a requirement for permits, subject to substantive requirements.
- Holiday decorations are allowed without a permit in all districts.
- Home address/identification signs are allowed without a permit in all districts where permitted.
- Nonilluminated private drive/warning/posted/no trespassing signs are allowed without a permit in all districts where permitted.
- Garage sale/auction signs are allowed without a permit when not exceeding the allowed duration and size, in all districts where permitted.
- Election signs are allowed without a permit when meeting time, size, and removal stipulations.
- Directional/informational signs are allowed without a permit where permitted, within specified size and number limits.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sketch plan of the property involved, showing accurate placement of the proposed sign, must be submitted with all permit applications.
- Three sets of plans with construction details and all relevant specifications are required with a sign permit application.
- Applications for billboards must include stress sheets and calculations by a registered structural engineer.
- The Code Enforcement Officer may transmit the application materials to the Planning Board for information or review; the Planning Board may review individual sign permits for recommendations.
- Signs identified as requiring a permit must meet all requirements and stipulations set forth in the schedule of sign regulations and § 300-13.2B.
- Signs exceeding the minimum requirements and stipulations (such as size/height limits) are subject to Planning Board review and approval before a permit is issued.
- Nonconforming signs: If damaged or destroyed, Planning Board review is required to replace said sign; no alteration or repair of a nonconforming sign shall be made without Planning Board review and approval.

## 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 Tusten Town — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Tusten+Town+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-tusten-town

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