Purpose: To ensure that signage does not contribute a visual blight upon the
landscape and the character of the Town of Hudson; maintain and enhance
the aesthetic environment and to enable fair and consistent enforcement of
these regulations.
SET BACKS MAXIMUM
DISTRICT FROM ALL PROPERTY LINES * HEIGHT**
C1 - C13, LCI, M1 - 7 10 feet 20 feet
Business and Residences which are located in the Historic District of the C1
District are subject to the requirements of the Historic District Commission.
RESIDENTIAL: See Section 5.2.2 (i)
REAL ESTATE SIGNS: See Section 5.2.2 (i)
* On corner lots, see Section 6.2.1.2
** All signs, 10’ to 15’ back from the property line shall have
four (4) feet of clearance; measured from the surrounding finished grade to
the bottom of the sign. All solid signs, up to 36” tall, are exempted from the
4 foot clearance requirement. Any sign placed more than 15’ back from the
property line are exempted from the 4 foot clearance requirement.
OFF PREMISES SIGNS: Signs whose content does not relate exclusively to
the premises on which they are located, or to products, accommodations,
services or activities on those premises, shall only be allowed by a Special
Permit by the Board of Appeals. Such signs shall not exceed 48 square
feet or a height of twelve feet. Provisions shall not apply to the Town of
Hudson and any government agency thereof.
LIGHTING: All signs shall be non-flashing, non-blinking, and also not
designed to attract attention by a change in light intensity or by repeated motion.
All lighting shall be either internal or illuminated by an indirected method. All
external lighting shall be ground based and confined to the area of the sign. The
lighting of all signs shall not interfere with traffic visibility.
COMPLIANCE: Any existing sign(s) which requires repair* of 50% or more,
or is being replaced, shall be subject to these regulations. Abandoned property,
for two (2) years or more, shall meet these regulations when the property is
utilized.
* Repair does not refer to those signs whose configuration, size, or presentation
changes from the original.
PROHIBITED: Roof top signs and billboards are not allowed.
MAINTENANCE: All signs shall be maintained by the owner in a clean, safe, and
sanitary condition, The Building Commissioner may order removal of any sign(s)
that are not maintained or erected in accordance with the provisions of this section.
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