# Sign Regulations in Tuxedo Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Tuxedo Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/tuxedo-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/39157709#39157709)

## At a glance

Tuxedo Town, New York regulates 17 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the SR, C, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, S-HR zoning district are capped at 10 feet (overall) from ground to top tall, 25 square feet per side, and 5 feet (maximum length) wide, with a Must not interfere with required sight distances or overhang property lines. setback (Sec. §98-30G(5), Schedule A (Freestanding Sign), §98-30B). Most commercial signs in Tuxedo Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SR, C, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, S-HR | 2 | 10 feet (overall) from ground to top | 25 square feet per side | — |
| S-HB, T-TC, NB, GB | 7 | 10 feet | 40% of total window area | — |
| LIO, RO | 2 | 10 feet | 25 square feet per side | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | — | 16 square feet (all such signage in total) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### SR, C, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, S-HR

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 2 feet | — | — | — | One per building or tenant facade facing a public street (maximum of two permanent signs per lot overall). | On facade facing public street, attached parallel and not projecting more than 6 inches. | — | §98-30G(3), Schedule A (Wall Sign), §98-30B, §98-30C, §98-30G(2)(a), §98-30G(2)(b) |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 feet (overall) from ground to top | 25 square feet per side | 5 feet (maximum length) | Must not interfere with required sight distances or overhang property lines. | One per principal building per lot. (Total of 2 permanent signs per lot overall.) | In front yard setback but not overhanging property line, driveway, or walkway. Subject to sight distance review. | — | §98-30G(5), Schedule A (Freestanding Sign), §98-30B |

### S-HB, T-TC, NB, GB

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 2 feet | — | — | — | One per building or tenant facade facing a public street (maximum two permanent signs per lot overall). | On facade facing public street, attached parallel and not projecting more than 6 inches. | — | §98-30G(3), Schedule A (Wall Sign), §98-30G(2)(a), §98-30G(2)(b) |
| Projecting Sign | 4 feet | 12 square feet | 4 feet (maximum length) | — | One per building or tenant. | On facade facing public street, perpendicular to wall, one per building or tenant. | — | §98-30G(4), Schedule A (Projecting Sign), §98-30G(2)(a) |
| Iconic Sign | 4 feet | 12 square feet | 4 feet (maximum length) | — | One per building/tenant. | On facade, projecting perpendicular. One per building/tenant. | — | §98-30G(4), Schedule A (Iconic Sign) |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 feet | 25 square feet per side | 5 feet | Not to interfere with required sight distances. | One per principal building. (2 sign maximum per lot overall.) | In front yard setback; not overhanging property line, driveway, or walkway. | — | §98-30G(5), Schedule A (Freestanding Sign) |
| Freestanding Directory Sign | 10 feet | 25 square feet (total of all panels) | 5 feet | See freestanding sign requirements. | One per multiuse/multitenant building. | Front yard setback. Only on multiuse or multitenant buildings. | — | §98-30G(5), Schedule A (Freestanding Directory Sign) |
| Window Sign | — | 40% of total window area | — | — | One permanent window sign per building/tenant. Up to 2 neon/LED signs per window in HB and NB only. | Affixed/painted on or behind glass or other window material. | — | §98-30G(6), Schedule A (Window Sign) |
| Awning Sign | Max 8 inches high for skirt (extension text) | — | — | — | No explicit limit per tenant/building stated. | Above entrance or window; awnings must be designed to project over individual openings (not as continuous feature over several windows/doors/piers/arches). | — | §98-30G(7), Schedule A (Awning Sign) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permitted Permanent Sign (No Permit Required) | — | 2 square feet per sign (up to 3 signs) | — | — | 3 | All districts; property owner discretion. | — | §98-30E(1)(a) |
| Governmental Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Where needed for public business. | — | §98-30E(1)(b) |
| Temporary (Garage Sale) Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | On-premises only. | — | §98-30E(2)(a) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | On-premises only. | — | §98-30E(2)(b) |
| Temporary Political Campaign Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | On any premises. | — | §98-30E(2)(d) |
| Temporary Banner, Pennant, or Flag (Open House/Model Home) | — | — | — | — | — | On site of model home/open house. | — | §98-30E(2)(f) |
| Temporary Banner or Flag (Grand Opening/Seasonal Message/Event) | — | — | — | — | — | Hung on building, across sidewalks/streets/parking lots; on-premises. | — | §98-30E(2)(g) |
| Temporary Sign (Requires Permit) | — | 16 square feet (all such signage in total) | — | — | One such sign per permit/applicant/property at a time. | Any zone; on-premises; not prohibited by Subsection F. | — | §98-30H |

## Prohibited signs in Tuxedo Town

- Signs that revolve or otherwise move or which utilize flashing or blinking lights or multiple illuminating units which operate alternately.
- Signs which emit noise, sounds or smoke, including audio signs.
- Signs of a prurient or sexual nature or advertising businesses, commodities or services of a prurient nature, which are offensive to the community.
- Signs made of cardboard, paper or similar impermanent material, except temporary signs displayed within a window area of a commercial use which shall not cover more than 40% of any window area or placed so as to obstruct the view inside the building.
- No sign shall be placed, painted or drawn on utility poles, bridges or on other road, utility structures or signposts; or on trees, rocks or other natural features.
- No signs shall be placed on municipal property without the permission of the Town Board.
- No sign shall be erected, maintained or displayed which shall create a public hazard to health or safety by reason of the manner of its construction or placement or the nature of the materials used therein.
- No sign which is leased or rented for economic gain, including a sign commonly known as a billboard, shall be erected, maintained, or displayed, including those which advertise or promote any business, profession, interest or product on a lot other than upon the premises whereon such sign is situated.
- Paper and injection molded plastic signs are not permitted.

## Signs exempt from permit in Tuxedo Town

- Permanent signs: In all districts, three signs not exceeding two square feet in area.
- Permanent governmental signs.
- In any commercial district, any sign more than three square feet in area and with a maximum height not more than three feet above grade.
- Temporary signs in all districts, not to exceed eight square feet in area: on-premise garage sale signs provided the sign is erected on the property on which the sale is conducted and for a period not to exceed seven days.
- Nonilluminated temporary 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' residential or commercial real estate sign concerning the premises upon which the sign is located. All such signs shall be removed within seven calendar days after the sale, lease, or rental of the premises.
- Temporary, seasonal displays generally recognized or associated with national, state or religious holidays (but not for commercial promotion) not exceeding 60 days.
- Political campaign signs pertaining to candidates for public office, political parties, public referenda, or other public issues. (The Town encourages, but does not require, certain display and removal periods and a contact name.)
- Public notices posted by public officers or employees in the performance of their duties.
- Temporary banners, pennants, and related signs in conjunction with an open house or model home demonstration not to exceed a total of 15 days.
- Temporary banners or flags (concerning the premises upon which the banner or flag is located) promoting grand openings, seasonal messages when displayed in connection with commercial promotion, or special events, subject to certain display periods and notification.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign permit shall be issued except as shown on an approved site development plan or sign plan.
- A sign permit shall be issued only following submission, review and approval of a sign application and sign plan in accordance with the requirements.
- The Planning Board may approve any sign shown on a site development plan in accordance with site plan review procedures.
- All signs requiring a sign permit and not reviewed by the Planning Board as part of a site plan application shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Inspector based upon a submitted sign plan.
- Temporary signs requiring a permit and proposed pursuant to a site development plan will be reviewed and approved by the Planning Board.
- Temporary signs requiring a permit outside of a site development plan will be approved and issued by the Town Board, if guideline requirements are met.
- For buildings with multiple storefronts, signs located on individual businesses' storefronts should relate well to each other in terms of location, height, proportion, color, and illumination, implying coordinated sign plans may be required.
- Schedule A regulates the number, size and types of signs allowed on properties within each zoning district and may require sign planning for multiuse or multitenant buildings.

## Full detail

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