# Sign Regulations in West Haverstraw, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** West Haverstraw, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/west-haverstraw
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/16227318#16227318)

## At a glance

West Haverstraw, New York regulates 14 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (PLI District)s in the C District, PLI District zoning district are capped at Not to extend more than 10 ft above roof of the building tall and 120 sq ft, with a Set back at least 25 ft from lot lines setback (Sec. §250-23B(4)). Most commercial signs in West Haverstraw require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1 District, R-2 District, R-3 District | 6 | — | 10 sq ft | — |
| C District, PLI District | 6 | Not to extend more than 10 ft above roof of the building | 120 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### R-1 District, R-2 District, R-3 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per residence or home occupation | — | — | §250-23B(2), §250-23B(1) |
| Church Bulletin Board | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §250-23B(2) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per home occupation | — | — | §250-23B(6) |
| Nonresidential Establishment Sign - Indirectly Illuminated | — | 10 sq ft | — | 15 ft from street line | 1 per nonresidential establishment | — | — | §250-23B(7) |
| Directional Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 2 per nonresidential establishment | — | — | §250-23B(7) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign ('For Sale' or 'For Rent') | — | 6 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street line | 1 per premises | — | — | §250-23B(8) |

### C District, PLI District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising Sign | — | — | — | — | Not more than 2 per establishment | — | — | §250-23B(3) |
| Freestanding Sign (PLI District) | Not to extend more than 10 ft above roof of the building | 120 sq ft | — | Set back at least 25 ft from lot lines | — | — | — | §250-23B(4) |
| Freestanding Sign (C District, up to 30 sq ft) | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §250-23B(5) |
| Freestanding Sign (C District, over 30 sq ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §250-23B(5) |
| Wall Surface Sign (Business) | — | 60 sq ft | — | — | Per establishment | On wall surface of business | — | §250-23B(9) |
| Awning Sign (Name Only) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | Painted directly on an awning | — | §250-23B(9) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign (General - Any Type) | — | — | — | — | — | Signs only for the establishment on premises | — | §250-23B(10), §250-23B(11), §250-23C |
| String/Suspend Banner or Sign Across Street, Square or Public Place | — | — | — | — | — | Across any street, square, or public place | — | §208-5 |

## Prohibited signs in West Haverstraw

- No person shall post or display any handbill, placard, notice, sign or advertisement of any kind whatsoever or print, paint, stamp, deface or otherwise mark any words, letters, figures, signs or tokens of any sort for any purpose in, on or upon any flagstone, curbstone, sidewalk, landscaped area, utility pole, tree or fence within the street right-of-way or upon any Village property within the Village of West Haverstraw, except as permitted pursuant to §250-23 or as approved by the Village Board.
- It is unlawful to string or suspend across any street, square or public place within the Village, any banner, sign or other device, or any ropes, guy lines or attachments thereto, without first having obtained permission from the Board of Trustees of the Village.
- All illuminated signs shall not adversely affect nearby residential property.
- All illuminated signs shall not create a distraction or hazard to traffic by glare or otherwise.
- All signs shall conform to any more restrictive local law.
- Signs may only have reference to the wares, services or uses of the establishments on the premises on which such signs are located.

## Signs exempt from permit in West Haverstraw

- Section 198-1 prohibition does not apply to the posting of public notices by any department or official of the Village, town, county, state or federal government, for or pertaining to a public purpose, notice or event.
- Replacing copy (changing the advertising on an approved sign) shall not be deemed to have created a new sign and therefore shall not require a sign permit.
- Maintenance (painting, cleaning and other normal maintenance and repair of a sign or a sign structure) shall not be deemed to have created a new sign and therefore shall not require a sign permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- An application for a sign permit is required for signs, with required information including location, drawings, materials, attachments, property owner's consent, and a fee.
- Signs in most districts require a permit from the Village Building Inspector/Village Engineer unless specifically exempted.
- Special permits by the Zoning Board of Appeals are required for larger signs in certain districts.
- Permission from the Board of Trustees is required for any banner, sign, or device suspended across streets, squares, or public places.

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