Home-occupation signage is tightly restricted in Ulster County towns. Most town codes allow only one small non-illuminated sign (typically 1-2 square feet) identifying the business; some towns prohibit any signage whatsoever.
Local home-occupation provisions in New Paltz, Woodstock, Saugerties, Kingston (City), Rosendale, and other Ulster County municipalities share a common sign framework: at most one wall-mounted or ground sign, 1-2 square feet in area, non-illuminated, set back from the right-of-way. Illuminated, flashing, or inflatable signs are prohibited as contrary to residential character. Within designated historic districts (Kingston Stockade, New Paltz Huguenot Street, Hurley historic district), sign design is further regulated by the local Historic Preservation Commission. Temporary A-frame signs and digital signs are generally banned for home occupations.
Unauthorized signage: written notice, removal order, and fines typically $100-$500 per day. Historic-district violations carry higher fines and possible ZBA action.
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