# Sign Regulations in Wawayanda Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wawayanda Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/wawayanda-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12930101#12930101)

## At a glance

Wawayanda Town, New York regulates 22 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Real Estate Sign (Residential Zone)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 6 sq ft, with a 10 ft from property line (non-corner); 25 ft from property line (corner lot) setback (Sec. § 195-36E(2)(a)-(f)). Most commercial signs in Wawayanda Town 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 | 11 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| TC District, MC District, RH District, AB District | 7 | 45 ft or district building height limit, whichever is less | 150 sq ft (absolute maximum per sign) | — |
| Hamlet districts | 3 | 7 ft sign height; 9 ft including structure | 16 sq ft | — |
| Residential zone | 7 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential zone | 6 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign (Residential Area) | 8 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per premises | On-premises where construction, repair or renovation is in progress | — | § 195-36E(1)(a)-(c) |
| Construction Sign (Nonresidential Area) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per premises | On-premises where construction, repair or renovation is in progress | — | § 195-36E(1)(a)-(c) |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential Zone) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line (non-corner); 25 ft from property line (corner lot) | See above | On the premises being sold, leased or rented | — | § 195-36E(2)(a)-(f) |
| Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential Zone) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line (non-corner); 25 ft from property line (corner lot) | See above | On the premises being sold, leased or rented | — | § 195-36E(2)(a)-(f) |
| Home Occupation or Professional Office Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft behind front property line | One per permissible use | On premises for a permitted use | — | § 195-36F(4)(a)-(b) |
| Civic and Religious Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from any property line | — | Only on premises of the organization, except religious institutions may have two off-premises directional signs | — | § 195-36F(1)(a)-(d) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign (Temporary) | — | 32 sq ft (per sign) | — | At least 25 ft from nearest street line | Up to 2 per subdivision | On premises of subdivision | — | § 195-36F(3)(a)[1]-[5] |
| Subdivision Identification Sign (Permanent) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft (per entrance) | — | At least 25 ft from nearest street line | One per entrance | At entrance to subdivision | — | § 195-36F(3)(b)[1]-[6] |

### Residential zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation or Professional Office Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft behind front property line | One per permitted use | On premises; placed at least 10 ft behind the front property line | — | § 195-36F(4)(a)-(b) |
| Construction Sign | 8 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per premises | On-premises where construction, repair, or renovation is in progress | — | § 195-36E(1) |
| Real Estate Sign | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line (non-corner); 25 ft from property line (corner) | See above | On premises; not on utility poles | — | § 195-36E(2) |
| Civic and Religious Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line | — | On premises of the organization; except up to two off-premises directional signs for religious institutions | — | § 195-36F(1) |
| Temporary Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line (non-corner); 25 ft from property line (corner) | — | — | — | § 195-36F(2) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign (Temporary) | — | 32 sq ft | — | At least 25 ft from street line | Up to two per subdivision | On premises of subdivision | — | § 195-36F(3)(a) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign (Permanent) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | At least 25 ft from street line | One per entrance | At each entrance to subdivision | — | § 195-36F(3)(b) |

### Nonresidential zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per premises | On premises where construction, repair, or renovation is in progress | — | § 195-36E(1) |
| Real Estate Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line (non-corner); 25 ft from property line (corner) | See above | On premises; not on utility poles | — | § 195-36E(2) |
| Civic and Religious Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line | — | On premises of organization; up to two off-premises directional signs for religious institutions | — | § 195-36F(1) |
| Temporary Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line (non-corner); 25 ft from property line (corner) | — | — | — | § 195-36F(2) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign (Temporary) | — | 32 sq ft | — | At least 25 ft from street line | Up to two per subdivision | On premises of subdivision | — | § 195-36F(3)(a) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign (Permanent) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | At least 25 ft from street line | One per entrance | At each entrance to subdivision | — | § 195-36F(3)(b) |

## Prohibited signs in Wawayanda Town

- All signs not specifically permitted by this section are prohibited.
- No sign or outdoor advertising device may be erected or established except in conformance with the standards in this section or elsewhere in this chapter.
- No permanent or temporary sign shall be erected or placed at or near street intersections in such a manner as to cause a traffic hazard or confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device, or use words/symbols causing confusion for drivers.
- All signs shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any property line and shall not interfere with clear vision for vehicular traffic.
- Illumination of signs shall not be intermittent or of varying intensity and may not produce glare beyond the property lines (excluding message center signs).
- Signs with moving parts are prohibited except public service signs, such as time and temperature, approved by the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer.
- Signs projecting into a public right-of-way must have a minimum of 10 feet clearance over sidewalks; no signs are permitted above public driveways or thoroughfares.
- Any sign not specifically included under types of signs permitted in district regulations or this chapter is prohibited.
- Signs that are abandoned or advertising a place that is out of business are prohibited (seasonal businesses excepted).
- Signs not in good repair are prohibited.
- Signs not securely affixed to a substantial building or structure are prohibited.
- Signs or lights that attempt or appear to regulate, warn, direct the movement of traffic, or interfere with/imitate/resemble official traffic signs are prohibited.
- Lights not effectively shielded to prevent beams/rays from being directed at highways or adjacent properties or causing glare/driving impairment are prohibited.
- Flashing lights that outline any part of a building are prohibited.
- Signs with flashing or undulating lights are prohibited (excluding message center signs).
- Signs in windows exceeding 33% of the window space are prohibited.
- Signs placed on rights-of-way, public property, or utility poles are prohibited.
- Signs advertising businesses that do not yet have all required municipal approvals are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wawayanda Town

- The provisions of this section shall not apply to safety signs, road signs, historical markers, or highway directional signs erected by municipal or public agencies.
- The following signs are permitted in any use district without a sign permit: Construction signs (with limits), Real estate signs (with limits), Political campaign signs, Signs advertising the sale of agricultural or seasonal products or the name of the agricultural business (with limits).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs subject to permit approval require a building permit and must comply with applicable regulations of this chapter and Chapter 54, Building Construction, Maintenance and Fire Protection.
- Applications for sign permits must include a detailed drawing or blueprint showing construction details, lettering/pictorial matter, position of lighting, and a location plan showing the position of the sign and its relation to nearby buildings, structures, private/public streets, or highways.
- Upon request of the officer in charge of issuing the permit, the applicant or representative may be required to meet at the premises for which the sign permit is sought to identify the proposed location for such sign.
- Upon receiving sign permit approval, the applicant shall file approved site plans, detailed construction drawings, specifications, and other required data prior to construction of the sign.
- Where large numbers of direction or advertisement signs are justified, a sign plaza shall be established, and approval of the size, shape, color, manner of display, lettering, and placement is subject to approval by the Planning Board or Town Board, where applicable.
- Variances, requests for projecting sign substitution, or extensions on temporary sign time limits may require discretionary review or written application to the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer.

## Full detail

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