# Sign Regulations in Avon Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Avon Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/avon-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/35811615#35811615)

## At a glance

Avon Town, New York regulates 16 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Institution/Nonresidential Use Identification Signs in the Agricultural District, Residential District zoning district are capped at 20 square feet per side, with a Not less than 25 feet from a street line. setback (Sec. §130-23E(2)). Most commercial signs in Avon Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural District, Residential District | 4 | — | 24 square feet | — |
| Business District, Industrial District | 4 | 20 feet | 120 square feet (maximum); minimum total sign area 20 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | — | 6 sq ft (residential); 16 sq ft (business) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Agricultural District, Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 1 square foot per side | — | — | One (plus a second for professional/home occupation use) | Located within the property line. | — | §130-23E(1) |
| Institution/Nonresidential Use Identification Sign | — | 20 square feet per side | — | Not less than 25 feet from a street line. | One | On property to which it relates; not less than 25 feet from a street line. | — | §130-23E(2) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 10 square feet | — | — | One | On the premises to which the sign relates. | — | §130-23E(3); §130-23C(1)(i) |
| Roadside Stand Sign (Agricultural) | — | 24 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from public right-of-way. | One | On the premises where agricultural produce is grown. | — | §130-23E(4) |

### Business District, Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business/Industrial Identification Sign (Wall, Projecting, or Freestanding) - Option 1 | — | 120 square feet (maximum); minimum total sign area 20 sq ft | — | — | Maximum two; of which only one may be freestanding | On premises | — | §130-23F(1)-(4) |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet | — | — | Minimum 4 feet from curb face or pavement edge | See identification sign regulations (only one per lot as freestanding sign) | Freestanding on premises | — | §130-23F(5) |
| Ground Sign | — | — | — | Minimum 8 feet from curb face or pavement edge | See identification sign regulations | Ground-mounted, with bottom edge within 24 inches of ground | — | §130-23F(6) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | At least 15 feet from all property lines. | One | On the premises to which the sign relates. | — | §130-23F(7); §130-23C(1)(i) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Construction/Repair/Renovation Sign | — | 6 sq ft (residential); 16 sq ft (business) | — | — | One | On premises where construction, renovation or repair is in progress | — | §130-23C(1)(k) |
| Political/Promotional Sign | — | 4 sq ft (residential); 16 sq ft (business) | — | — | — | — | — | §130-23C(1)(l) |
| Historical Marker, Plaque, etc. | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §130-23C(1)(a) |
| On-premise Directional Sign | — | 4 square feet per face | — | — | — | On premise | — | §130-23C(1)(c) |
| Private Drive/Warning/Posted/No Trespassing Sign | — | 2 square feet per face | — | — | — | On private drive/property, as applicable | — | §130-23C(1)(d) |
| Number and Nameplate (House, Apartment, Mailbox) | — | 1 square foot | — | — | — | — | — | §130-23C(1)(f) |
| Lawn Sign Identifying Resident | — | 1 sq ft (single sided); 2 sq ft (double faced) | — | — | — | — | — | §130-23C(1)(g) |
| Private-owner Merchandise Sale Sign (Garage Sale/Auction) | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §130-23C(1)(h) |

## Prohibited signs in Avon Town

- No sign or part thereof shall contain or consist of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or other similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices. Said devices, as well as strings of lights, shall not be used for the purposes of advertising or attracting attention when not part of a sign.
- No sign shall impair or cause confusion of vehicular or pedestrian traffic in its design, color or placement.
- No sign shall impair visibility for the motorist at a street corner or intersection by placement and location within 25 feet of the intersection of the street or highway lines.
- No signs shall contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving light or lights.
- No signs shall move or contain visible parts which move or simulate movement.
- No signs shall contain luminous material, sequin-studded letters or lettering with fluorescent paint.
- Portable A-frame signs are not allowed.
- Signs will not be allowed which are affixed to or painted upon rocks, trees, utility poles or other such structures.

## Signs exempt from permit in Avon Town

- Historical markers, tablets and statues, memorial signs and plaques; names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into masonry or constructed of bronze, stainless steel, similar material or wood; and emblems installed by governmental agencies, religious or nonprofit organizations, not exceeding six square feet.
- Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection with commercial promotion.
- On-premise directional signs for the convenience of the general public, identifying public parking areas, fire zones, entrances and exits and similar signs, not exceeding four square feet per face and which do not contain any advertising.
- Nonilluminated warning, private drive, posted or no trespassing signs, not exceeding two square feet per face.
- One on-premise sign, either freestanding or attached, in connection with any residential building in any zoning district, for permitted professional offices or home occupations, not exceeding 2.5 square feet and stating name and vocation only.
- Number and nameplates identifying residents, mounted on house, apartment or mailbox, not exceeding one square foot in area.
- Lawn signs identifying residents, not exceeding one square foot or two square feet if double-faced, nonilluminated except by a lamppost with no advertising message.
- Private-owner merchandise sale signs for garage sales and auctions, not exceeding four square feet for a period not exceeding seven days.
- Temporary nonilluminated 'For Sale' and 'For Rent' real estate signs and signs of similar nature, concerning the premises upon which the sign is located. In residential zones, one sign not exceeding 10 square feet per side; in business or industrial zones, one sign not exceeding 50 square feet set back at least 15 feet from all property lines; all such signs to be removed within three days after sale, lease, or rental.
- Temporary directional signs for meetings, conventions and other assemblies.
- One sign, not exceeding six square feet in the residential districts nor 16 square feet in the business districts, listing the architect, engineer, contractor and/or owner, on premises where construction, renovation or repair is in progress.
- Political posters, banners, promotional devices and similar signs, not exceeding four square feet in the residential districts nor 16 square feet in the business districts, provided placement shall not exceed 30 days, an 11-month gap elapses between postings, and names and addresses of the sponsor and removal agent are identified.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No explicit requirement for a master sign plan or sign plan is mentioned. All signs (except for those listed as exceptions) require a permit obtained from the Code Enforcement Officer after submission of an application with construction details and owner consent if necessary.
- Applications must include a detailed drawing or blueprint of the sign, showing construction details and placement, as well as written consent from the property owner if different from the applicant.
- Temporary signs such as political posters and signs may be granted a temporary permit for up to 30 days, with a cash deposit required for removal compliance.

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