3 rules for unincorporated Rensselaer County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Political signs protected by First Amendment (Reed v. Town of Gilbert 2015). Towns may impose time/size/place rules but not content-based limits. Typical: 4-6 sq ft residential, removed 7-10 days post-election.
Garage sale signs allowed on private property with owner consent. Public right-of-way posting prohibited in Troy and most towns. Remove within 24-48 hours of sale end.
Holiday displays generally exempt from sign code when temporary and residential. Troy sign code (Ch. 285 Zoning Art.) exempts seasonal decorations. Noise and light nuisance rules still apply.
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