# Sign Regulations in Union Vale Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Union Vale Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/union-vale-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/7977090#7977090)

## At a glance

Union Vale Town, New York regulates 24 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Residential Subdivision Identity Signs in the Residential District, RD10, RA5, RA3, R1.5, R1 zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 12 sq ft, with a At least 15 feet from public right-of-way setback (Sec. §210-26D(3)). Most commercial signs in Union Vale Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 11 feet | 16 sq ft | — |
| Residential District, RD10, RA5, RA3, R1.5, R1 | 3 | 6 ft | 12 sq ft per side | — |
| Hamlet (H) District | 2 | — | 8 sq ft | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Town Center (TC) District, Airport (A) District | 9 | — | Calculated; not to exceed 48 sq ft total | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Residential Districts) | 6 feet | — | — | Not within public right-of-way; at least 20 feet from any property line | — | Not within public right-of-way; not closer than 20 feet to any property line | — | §210-26B(2), (5), (6), (8), (9), (10) |
| Freestanding Sign (Commercial Districts) | 10 feet | — | — | Not within public right-of-way; at least 20 feet from any property line | — | Not within public right-of-way; not closer than 20 feet to any property line | — | §210-26B(2), (5), (8), (9), (10) |
| Temporary Construction Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises where construction is taking place | — | §210-26C(1) |
| Temporary Event Sign (Civic/Philanthropic/Educational/Religious) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Displayed on private property | — | §210-26C(2) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential District) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 2 | On premises for sale/lease | — | §210-26C(3) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential District) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 2 | On premises for sale/lease | — | §210-26C(3) |
| Temporary Event Sign (Business/Commercial Establishment) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises | — | §210-26C(5) |
| Directional Sign | — | 3 sq ft (single); up to 12 sq ft for multiple on common standard | — | — | Maximum 2 per business or other public destination | On private property with owner consent or with specific governmental license within right-of-way | — | §210-26E(1)-(5) |

### Residential District, RD10, RA5, RA3, R1.5, R1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Identity Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | 15ft from front property line and 20ft from any other property line (if not attached) | 1 | On premises where home occupation is conducted; unless attached to principal structure, not closer than 15ft to front property line or 20ft to any other property line | — | §210-26D(1) |
| Identity Sign (Nonresidential Use in RD10, RA5, RA3, R1.5, R1) | — | 12 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 | On premises for nonresidential use | — | §210-26D(2) |
| Residential Subdivision Identity Sign | 6 ft | 12 sq ft | — | At least 15 feet from public right-of-way | 1 per access point | At principal access point(s); no closer than 15 feet to public right-of-way | — | §210-26D(3) |

### Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Town Center (TC) District, Airport (A) District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Identity Sign (Single-Business Premises) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises | — | §210-26D(5)(a) |
| Building-Mounted Identity Sign (Single-Business Premises) | — | Calculated; not to exceed 48 sq ft total | — | — | 1 | Mounted to face of principal building | — | §210-26D(5)(a) |
| Permanent Accessory Wall Sign (Single-Business) | — | 4 sq ft (each); 2 allowed | — | — | 2 | On principal building (advertising products/services provided on premises) | — | §210-26D(5)(a) |
| Freestanding Complex Sign (Multiuse Premises, 4 or fewer tenants) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Viewable from the public highway | — | §210-26D(5)(b)[1] |
| Freestanding Complex Sign (Multiuse Premises, more than 4 tenants) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Viewable from the public highway | — | §210-26D(5)(b)[1] |
| Hanging Sign (per business, multiuse premises) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On premises, as determined | — | §210-26D(5)(b)[2][a] |
| Awning Sign (per business, multiuse premises) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On awning | — | §210-26D(5)(b)[2][b] |
| Wall/Window Sign (per business, multiuse premises) | — | 6 sq ft (wall or window); window sign cannot exceed 20% of window area | — | — | 1 per business | Mounted on wall or permanently mounted/painted on window | — | §210-26D(5)(b)[2][c] |

## Prohibited signs in Union Vale Town

- No sign shall be erected, replaced, altered, relocated or maintained in any zoning district within the Town of Union Vale except in accordance with the provisions stated herein.
- No sign or other device for advertising or notification purposes of any kind shall be erected, established, added to or altered until a Sign Permit has been issued by the Code Enforcement Officer, except as otherwise stated.
- Signs shall not attempt or appear to regulate, warn or direct highway traffic or to either 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 not be roof-mounted or otherwise mounted on a building so as to extend in whole or in part above the wall of the building to which it is attached.
- Signs shall not rotate or otherwise move.
- Signs shall not be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving light or lights.
- Signs shall not be internally illuminated, nor contain luminous material, sequin-studded lettering or lettering with fluorescent paint.
- Except for temporary and directional signs allowed in specific sections, 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. No sign is permitted as a principal use.
- Except for temporary signs in specific sections, all signs shall be permanently and directly affixed to the ground, a building, a wall, or a sign structure, and may not be a portable sign.
- Directional signs shall not be affixed to a utility pole, traffic sign, bridge abutment or other structure within the public right-of-way or as otherwise located and maintained by a franchise utility or governmental entity.
- No directional sign may be installed within the public right-of-way, except upon issuance of a specific license or permit from the pertinent agency.
- No directional sign may be installed on private property except by or with the specific written consent of the owner.

## Signs exempt from permit in Union Vale 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 permit and must be removed prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy or initiation of use.
- Event signs, not exceeding 16 square feet, displayed on private property and limited to one per premises, announcing a campaign, drive or event of a not-for-profit civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization, may be erected up to 10 days before and must be removed within 24 hours after event without a permit.
- Real estate 'for sale' signs and similar, on premises for sale or lease, not exceeding six square feet in residential or twelve in nonresidential districts (max two per premises), may be displayed without permit and must be removed upon completion of sale or lease.
- Nonilluminated window advertising signs occupying no more than 10% of total window area of principal facade(s) are permitted without permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs, other than those exempted as temporary in Section 210-26C(1)-(4), require a Sign Permit from the Code Enforcement Officer, with an application including information needed to determine compliance and accompanied by payment of a permit fee.
- Event signs announcing a special sale, promotion or activity conducted by a business (Section 210-26C(5)) require filing of an application, payment of a nominal sign permit fee, and issuance of a sign permit.
- Permanent accessory and identity signs (Section 210-26D) require filing an application, payment of the required sign permit fee, issuance of a sign permit, and submission of a graphic representation of the sign and detailed info (message, height, dimensions, materials, colors, method of construction, location, extent of illumination, etc.).
- Directional signs (Section 210-26E) require a sign permit and, when in the right-of-way, a specific license or permit from the pertinent agency.
- No reference is made in the provided text to a required master sign plan or planning board variance meeting for general signage, but Planning Board discretion applies to on-site circulation and directional signs during site plan review for multiuse premises (210-26D(5)(b)[3]).

## Full detail

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