The size, type and location of any sign or advertising
device shall be in accordance with the following regulations.
[Amended 8-20-2009]
Set forth below are the types of signs and their specific requirements
for which permits shall be issued pursuant to the provisions of this
article:
A. Special event sign. Sign is to be temporary in nature (no more than
one week prior to event and must be removed three days after the event)
and shall not include sales events; no more than one sign per entrance
with a minimum fifteen-foot setback and no more than six feet high
for a freestanding sign or 10 feet high if a wall sign. These signs
shall not be used to advertise retail sales.
B. Political signs; lawn signs. Signs are to be temporary in nature,
they may not be placed more than 60 days prior to a scheduled election
and they must be removed within five days after election; one sign
per candidate on each parcel and no larger than 4.5 square feet; may
only be placed on private property; and shall not exceed three feet
in height for a freestanding sign. No permit is required.
C. Commercial real estate sign. Sign is to be temporary in nature (must
be removed five days after property transfer or no longer for sale);
no larger than 32 square feet; one per parcel; and shall not exceed
six feet in height for freestanding or 10 feet in height if a wall
sign and must be located on the subject property.
D. Residential real estate sign. Sign is to be temporary in nature (must
be removed five days after property transfer or no longer for sale);
no larger than nine square feet; one per parcel; and shall not exceed
five feet in height for freestanding or 10 feet in height if a wall
sign and must be located on the subject property.
E. Directional real estate sign. Sign is to be temporary in nature;
no larger than eight square feet and no higher than four feet off
of the ground. Such signs may be removed at the discretion of the
Town.
[Amended 4-6-2022 by L.L. No. 1-2022]
F. Construction project identification sign. Sign is to be temporary
in nature and shall be removed upon completion of construction; no
larger than 32 square feet; two per parcel; and shall not exceed six
feet in height for freestanding or 10 feet in height if a wall sign.
G. Grand opening sign. Sign to be temporary in nature (30 days before
and 30 days after the opening) and may be banner, pennant, and not
exceeding six feet in height if freestanding and 10 feet in height
if a wall sign.
[Amended Grand opening sign. Sign to be temporary in nature
(thirty days before and thirty days after the opening) and may be
banner, pennant, and not exceeding six feet in height if freestanding
and 10 feet in height if a wall sign.]
H. Residential subdivision identification (temporary). Sign is to be
temporary in nature and must be removed upon placement of the permanent
sign; no larger than 32 square feet; one per subdivision entrance;
and shall not exceed six feet in height for freestanding and wall
signs are not allowed for this type of sign.
I. Residential subdivision identification (permanent). Sign is to be
permanent in nature; no larger than 32 square feet with a fifteen-foot
front, side and rear yard setback; one per subdivision entrance; shall
not exceed six feet in height for freestanding and wall signs are
not allowed for this type of sign.
J. Nameplate and identification sign. Sign which indicates home occupation
in any residence.
K. Institutional signs. Signs for schools, churches, hospitals or similar
public and semipublic institutions.
L. Business signs. Signs pertaining to a permitted use, service or product
sold on the premises on which they are located.
M. Plaza signs. Signs pertaining to a permitted use, service or product
sold in the plaza in which they are located when the plaza is situated
so that not all of the stores/offices front on a Town road or highway.
N. A-frame signs. A self-supporting, portable sign with one or two faces
that are adjoined at the top and displayed at an angle, which is not
permanently anchored or secured and designed to be placed upon a private
sidewalk, plaza or other area where pedestrians walk or gather. The
signs shall be constructed of durable, weather-resistant materials
such as wood, steel, chalkboard, whiteboard, aluminum and PVC. The
use of cardboard, paper, fabric and nonrigid materials is prohibited.
The signs shall not be illuminated or reflective. Construction of
the sign shall be of professional quality.
[Added 8-6-2014 by L.L. No. 4-2014]
Information for Assessor. Before a building
permit is issued for any off-premises/advertising sign, the applicant
shall provide to the Assessor of the Town of Halfmoon such information
concerning the deed, lease or license as is reasonably required by
the Assessor for real property tax purposes. The applicant or owner
will have an ongoing duty to report the cost of any material improvements
to the site. Such information may be exempt from public disclosure
pursuant to Public Officers Law § 87(2) or similar provisions
of the law.
A. Security requirements. An applicant who has been granted
a permit for the placement of an off-premises/advertising sign, and
the applicant's assigns, shall be responsible for continuous maintenance
of the off-premises/advertising sign and structure. The applicant
and/or owner of all off-premises/advertising signs shall also be responsible
for proper and complete removal of all advertising signs and structures
in the event that the special use permit granted is terminated or
abandoned.
B. The Planning Board shall require the applicant to
provide the Town of Halfmoon with adequate security to ensure prompt
and continuous compliance with the requirements of the special use
permit, such security being in the form of a letter of credit or client
fund account, to be held by the Town during the period of time that
the off-premises/advertising sign and structure shall be permitted.
The amount of such security in whatever form shall be equal to the
full estimated cost of the placement and removal of the structure
and sign. The amount of such security shall be determined by the Planning
Board prior to issuance of the special use permit.
[Added 8-20-2009]
In cases of emergency, the Code Enforcement Office may cause
the immediate removal of a dangerous or defective sign without notice.
[Added 8-20-2009; amended 11-16-2022 by L.L. No. 8-2022]
A. All sign fabrication, erection and attachment shall conform to the
requirements of the latest edition of the Uniform Code, Energy Code,
and state and local laws and other applicable codes and regulations.
B. Lighting fixtures and wiring shall conform to the requirements of
the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, Uniform Code,
Energy Code, and state and local laws and other applicable codes and
regulations, and all electrified signs shall bear the Underwriters
Laboratories label or approved equal.
C. Transformers, wires and similar items shall be concealed.
D. All wiring to freestanding signs shall be underground.
E. All signs, sign finishes, supports and electrical work shall be kept
in good repair and safe condition, including the replacement of defective
parts, painting, repainting, cleaning and other acts required for
the maintenance of said sign.
[Added 8-20-2009]
Except as otherwise detailed herein, all fees and procedures
for obtaining sign permits shall not be effected by the adoption of
this article. The Planning Department may waive any and all applicable
fees for not-for-profit organizations with proof of the organizations
current status granted by the State of New York. The Planning Board
may waive any of the requirements set forth herein if it determines
the waiver to be necessary to maintain the character and nature of
an existing area or to protect the health, safety, and welfare of
the citizens of the Town of Halfmoon.
[Added 8-6-2014 by L.L. No. 4-2014]
A replacement sign for a previously approved sign and tenant
and which is similar in size, location, height and any other requirements
of this chapter shall not require review and approval by the Planning
Board. To replace signs in an existing business, an application for
a building permit must be filed in conformance with this chapter.