Saratoga Springs, NY Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Rule
- Sandwich boards banned in public ways
- Permit zone
- Broadway, Van Dam St to Ave of Pines
- Max size
- 30 in. wide, 36 in. high
- Placement
- Within 30 inches of building wall
- Fee
- $15, issued by Public Works
Summary
Sandwich board and A-frame signs are banned from every Saratoga Springs sidewalk and public way. The lone exception is a Public Works permit for a sign on Broadway between Van Dam Street and the Avenue of the Pines.
§ 203-10 Sandwich board signs prohibited. A. ...no person shall place or cause to be placed in a highway or other public way any sandwich board sign, except as permitted in highways by § 240-10.3B(9) of Chapter 240, and except as specifically permitted by this section... B. ...The Commissioner of Public Works shall have the authority to issue, upon application, written permits for sandwich board signs to be located in a public sidewalk, highway or right-of-way on Broadway between Van Dam Street and The Avenue of the Pines... Such sandwich board signs shall not be larger than 30 inches in width and 36 inches in height...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4856340; v41 updated 2026-04-07; through 04-07-2026).
Full Breakdown
Section 203-10 flatly prohibits placing any sandwich board sign in a highway or public way, so an A-frame parked on a downtown sidewalk is illegal unless it fits the one carve-out. The Commissioner of Public Works may issue a written permit only for signs on Broadway between Van Dam Street and the Avenue of the Pines. A permitted board cannot exceed 30 inches wide by 36 inches high, must sit within 30 inches of the building wall, carries a $15 application fee, and must display its permit number and the holder's telephone number. The Commissioner can refuse any permit likely to harm public health, safety and welfare.
Violations & Fines
An unpermitted sandwich board is an encumbrance in the public way that the Department of Public Works can order removed; the Commissioner of Public Works may deny or condition permits to safeguard public health, safety and welfare.
Frequently Asked Questions
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