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Commercial Signage Compliance

Summary

JSP Realty Group wants to enlarge and raise a directory sign in East Farmingdale's industrial corridor — 72 square feet and 18 feet tall instead of 50 square feet and 15 feet.

At a glance

Total mentions
6
Last 30 days
2

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

No direct town cost.

✅Who benefits

The property owner and tenants get more visible signage on a busy commercial corridor.

⚠️Who could be affected

None identified.

Mentions & discussions (6)

MeetingNov 19, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Nov 19, 2026

JSP Realty Group wants to enlarge and raise a directory sign in East Farmingdale's industrial corridor — 72 square feet and 18 feet tall instead of 50 square feet and 15 feet.

MeetingOct 29, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Oct 29, 2026

Commercial properties are seeking to renew permits for oversized signs and reduced setbacks that exceed standard town limits. The board will decide whether these business signs can remain as currently constructed.

MeetingJul 23, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Jul 23, 2026

A commercial gas station sought renewal of sign variances for oversized ground and wall signs. The board debated whether to enforce strict compliance with previously approved sign dimensions or allow existing oversized fixtures.

MeetingMar 26, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Mar 26, 2026

Raising Cane's requested several sign variances for its new East Farmingdale location, including taller signs, extra wall signs, and menu boards, sparking discussion about commercial branding versus town sign codes.

MeetingJan 29, 2026approved

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Jan 29, 2026

Costello's Ace Hardware sought permission for a large number of window decals and wall signs that board members felt were excessive and cluttered.

MeetingJan 8, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Jan 8, 2026

The board scrutinized multiple wall and ground sign variances for a new fast-food restaurant, pushing back against excessive branding size and visual clutter.

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