# Sign Regulations in Akron, New York

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Akron, New York, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Akron, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/akron
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/26772673#26772673)

## At a glance

Akron, New York regulates 18 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Funeral Home Sign (Wall or Freestanding)s in the R-1 Residence District, R-2 Residence District zoning district are capped at 9 sq ft (Sec. § 165-43 C(1)(b)). Most commercial signs in Akron require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | — | — | — |
| R District | 2 | — | 30 sq ft | — |
| R-1 Residence District, R-2 Residence District | 5 | — | 100 sq ft | — |
| R-3 Multifamily Residence District | 7 | — | 100 sq ft | — |
| CBD Central Business District, B-1 Local Business District | 1 | 30 ft from ground level | 100 sq ft per face, 2 faces max | — |
| I-1 Industrial District, I-2 Industrial District | 1 | 30 ft from ground level | 400 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Sign Types (General Provisions) | — | — | — | At least 2 feet from curb face or traffic lane, 10 feet unobstructed from sidewalk to sign/support. | — | Must be in conformance with the chapter. No closer than 2 feet to any curb face or traffic lane. At least 10 feet of unobstructed area between sidewalk and any part of sign/supports. | — | § 165-43. Signs and outdoor advertising; Subsection A (1)-(12) |
| Billboards/Off-premise Signs | — | — | — | — | — | Billboards displaying any product or use not located on the same premises are prohibited. | — | § 165-43 A(13)(d) |
| Christmas Display | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 165-43 A(12) |
| Legal Notice | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 165-43 A(13)(a) |
| House Numbers | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 165-43 A(13)(b) |
| Traffic Control Signs and Devices | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 165-43 A(13)(c) |
| Temporary Sign (Board of Appeals) | — | — | — | — | — | On-site advertising only (advertising only products/uses on the premises). | — | § 165-43 A(13)(d) |

### R-1 Residence District, R-2 Residence District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation/Professional Identification Sign (Unlighted) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 165-43 C(1)(a) |
| Funeral Home Sign (Wall or Freestanding) | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Located on the building. | — | § 165-43 C(1)(b) |
| Bulletin Board/Identification Sign for School, Hospital, Public/Semi-Public Use | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 165-43 C(1)(c) |
| Real Estate Sign (Unlighted) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On the premises being advertised (sale, rental, construction). | — | § 165-43 C(1)(d) |
| Temporary Real Estate Development Sign (Unlighted) | — | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 | For real estate developments of 25 or more dwelling units. | — | § 165-43 C(1)(e) |

### R-3 Multifamily Residence District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation/Professional Identification Sign (Unlighted) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 165-43 C(1)(a) via C(2)(a) |
| Funeral Home Sign (Wall or Freestanding) | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Located on the building. | — | § 165-43 C(1)(b) via C(2)(a) |
| Bulletin Board/Identification Sign for School, Hospital, Public/Semi-Public Use | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 165-43 C(1)(c) via C(2)(a) |
| Real Estate Sign (Unlighted) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On the premises being advertised (sale, rental, construction). | — | § 165-43 C(1)(d) via C(2)(a) |
| Temporary Real Estate Development Sign (Unlighted) | — | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 | For real estate developments of 25 or more dwelling units. | — | § 165-43 C(1)(e) via C(2)(a) |
| Professional Sign (Illuminated) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 165-43 C(2)(b) |
| General Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 165-43 C(2)(c) |

## Prohibited signs in Akron

- No person shall place signs of any kind in the public right-of-way or on Village-owned or co-owned utility poles without the express permission of the Village Board or its designee.
- No billboard, advertising structure or nonconforming sign in existence in any R District at the date of enactment shall, after three years from such date, continue to be a lawful use; such signs shall be discontinued (with the exception of lawfully existing signs accessory to a nonconforming business or industrial building).
- No sign shall be erected or structurally altered except in conformance with this chapter.
- No sign shall project closer than two feet to any curb face or traffic lane and must be maintained with at least 10 feet of unobstructed area between the sidewalk and any part of the sign or its supports.
- No sign shall be erected thereby creating a traffic hazard due to its location.
- No person shall erect or maintain a sign which obstructs free ingress to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape or other required exitway.
- No sign shall have the characteristic or shape of any traffic control device or highway sign.
- No sign shall be painted directly on the side or wall of any building.
- No sign shall be permitted which flashes.
- No sign shall be erected without a building permit.
- No sign illumination shall be permitted with direct lighting which shines on any other property or is visible from any right-of-way.
- Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted, or a product sold, shall be taken down and removed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Akron

- Christmas displays are exempt from these regulations, except that such display shall be erected in such a manner that it remains affixed for the duration of the season.
- Legal notices are exempt.
- House numbers are exempt.
- Traffic control signs and devices are exempt.
- Temporary signs, not exceeding 30 days duration and as may be granted by the Board of Appeals, are exempt (only those advertising on-site products or uses are permitted; billboards for off-site products or uses are prohibited).

## Full detail

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