Home-business signage is tightly limited in Orange County NY. Most towns (Newburgh, Middletown, Goshen, Warwick, Wallkill) allow one non-illuminated sign of 1-2 sq ft bearing only the occupant's name and profession.
Home-occupation signage is governed by each municipality's zoning code, and Orange County towns typically adopt the NY State Model Zoning approach: one non-illuminated wall- or post-mounted sign, 1 to 2 square feet, indicating only the resident's name and profession (no logos or commercial slogans). City of Newburgh §300-78 allows one professional nameplate 1 sq ft max. Town of Wallkill allows 2 sq ft. Village of Goshen limits to 1 sq ft with no backlighting. Town of Warwick requires a sign permit for any home-occupation sign. Neon, digital, or illuminated signs are almost universally prohibited in residential zones. Temporary yard signs (political, real estate) have separate time-limited allowances. Violations typically trigger a removal order within 10 days followed by escalating fines.
Oversized or illuminated home-business sign: $100-$500 first offense, $250-$1,000 repeat. Continuing violation: each day separate offense.
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