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Hyde Park City Zoning Code

§ 108-24.5

Exempt signs.

The following types of signs may be erected and maintained without sign permits, Planning Board review, or fees, provided that such signs comply with the general regulations in § 108-24.2 and with all other requirements of this chapter. As used in this section, the term "residential uses" shall include mixed-use lots on which at least 50% of the floor space is residential.
A. 
Permanent signs.
(1) 
Property identification signs not exceeding two square feet in area, such as signs bearing only the property name, numbers, postal route box numbers, 911 emergency address numbers, image or logo or names of the occupants of the premises.
[Amended 7-16-2018 by L.L. No. 4-2018]
(2) 
One sign, not exceeding 16 square feet in area, designating a farm.
(3) 
Flags, insignia or signs of any governmental agency, and such other flags as may be specifically permitted, or required, by New York State, or federal statutes.
[Amended 7-16-2018 by L.L. No. 4-2018]
(4) 
Information signs. Signs providing information to the public such as public utility information signs, safety signs, "danger" signs, "no trespassing" signs, local, state and/or national historical markers, traffic control signs on public roads and all signs duly erected by a public officer in the performance of a public duty.
[Amended 7-16-2018 by L.L. No. 4-2018]
(5) 
One on-premises sign, either freestanding or attached, in connection with any residential building for permitted home occupations, not exceeding two square feet and set back at least 10 feet from the street right-of-way. Such signs shall state name and occupation only, and shall not be illuminated.
(6) 
A memorial, tablet, plaque or similar device that is less than two square feet in area, and is cut into, or mounted on, the facade of a building in commemoration of a person or event.
(7) 
Named bricks and similar memorials and sponsorships as part of any volunteer-assisted improvements.
(8) 
Signs erected and maintained by any governmental agency for the protection of the health, safety or general welfare of the public.
(9) 
Customary signs identifying the brand, grade, price and tax of fuel on fuel dispensers, but no other unrelated signs, symbols, banners or other devices.
B. 
Temporary signs.
(1) 
Temporary nonilluminated "For Sale" or "For Rent" real estate signs and signs of similar nature, concerning the premises upon which the sign is located: for residential uses, one sign per lot, not exceeding six square feet per sign face; for business or industrial uses, one sign per lot, not exceeding 12 square feet, and, if freestanding, set back at least 15 feet from all property lines. All such signs shall be removed within three days after closing of the sale, lease, or rental of the premises.
(2) 
Temporary nonilluminated window signs and posters not exceeding 25% of each window surface and not exceeding four square feet per window, removed or replaced on a weekly or monthly basis.
[Amended 7-16-2018 by L.L. No. 4-2018]
(3) 
One temporary sign for a roadside stand selling agricultural produce grown on the premises in season, provided that such signs do not exceed 32 square feet each, are set back at least 10 feet from the public right-of-way, and are removed at the end of the selling season.
(4) 
On-premises signs for garage, porch and yard sales and auctions, not exceeding four square feet for a period not exceeding four days.
(5) 
Signs not exceeding six square feet on residential property or 16 square feet on nonresidential property, for primary, special or general elections, or referenda, provided that such signs shall be posted for no more than 60 days prior to the election and shall be removed within seven days following the election.
(6) 
One sign not exceeding six square feet on residential uses, or one sign not exceeding a twelve-square-foot double-sided sign on nonresidential uses, listing the architect, engineer, contractor and/or owner, on premises where construction, renovation, or repair is in progress.
(7) 
Signs advertising special events or hours of operation for not-for-profit organizations, such as firemen's field days, church bazaars, bake sales and the like. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area and shall not be displayed for more than 30 days annually.
(8) 
Signs marking areas of highway or utility construction, repair, or maintenance.
(9) 
Seasonal displays generally recognized or associated with national, state or religious holidays, except when displayed in connection with commercial promotion.
(10) 
Signs erected and maintained by any governmental agency for the protection of the health, safety or general welfare of the public.
(11) 
Sandwich board signs, no larger than six square feet per side, with a maximum of two sides, and one banner no larger than six square feet, no more than twice a year, and no more than 30 calendar days per use.
(12) 
Other temporary signs. Other temporary signs may be erected on property within any zoning district subject to the following requirements:
[Added 7-16-2018 by L.L. No. 4-2018]
(a) 
Such signage shall not consist of a sign prohibited by § 108-24.4;
(b) 
Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in total area;
(c) 
Such signs shall not be displayed for more than 60 days total in any one calendar year on any one property;
(d) 
Portable signs are permitted but the placement of the same shall not be for longer than 60 days total per year;
(e) 
No lighting of such temporary signs is permitted;
(f) 
No more than one temporary sign may be displayed on a property at any one time. Each unit within a shopping center shall be entitled to one temporary sign.