# Sign Regulations in Binghamton Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Binghamton Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/binghamton-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12600656#12600656)

## At a glance

Binghamton Town, New York regulates 18 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Announcement or Professional Sign (Customary Home Occupation)s in the R1 District, R2 District, RR District zoning district are capped at 6 sq ft, with a No sign shall be located closer than eight feet to any lot line (§ 240-38A) setback (Sec. § 240-37A(1)). Most commercial signs in Binghamton Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R1 District, R2 District, RR District | 7 | — | 36 sq ft | — |
| C District | 8 | 15 ft (to top) | 125 sq ft total | — |
| I District | 6 | 15 ft (to top) | 150 sq ft total | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | — | 16 sq ft (4 ft x 4 ft) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### R1 District, R2 District, RR District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Announcement or Professional Sign (Customary Home Occupation) | — | 6 sq ft | — | No sign shall be located closer than eight feet to any lot line (§ 240-38A) | 1 per home occupation | In conjunction with a customary home occupation | — | § 240-37A(1) |
| Real Estate For Sale or Rent Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | No sign shall be located closer than eight feet to any lot line (§ 240-38A) | 1 per property | On property for sale or rent | — | § 240-37A(2) |
| Tourist Home Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | No sign shall be located closer than eight feet to any lot line (§ 240-38A) | 1 per tourist home | For each tourist home | — | § 240-37A(3) |
| Church, Institutional, Recreational or Other Public Use Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | No sign shall be located closer than eight feet to any lot line (§ 240-38A) | 1 per use | For each church, institutional, recreational or public use | — | § 240-37A(4) |
| Temporary Real Estate Development Sign | — | 36 sq ft | — | No sign shall be located closer than eight feet to any lot line (§ 240-38A) | 1 per development | For new subdivision | — | § 240-37A(5) |
| Directional or Informational Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | States name/location of businesses, town, hospital, church, school, or official/civic body | — | § 240-37C |
| Construction Job Site Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | At construction site; during construction | — | § 240-37D |

### C District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign (≤75 ft street frontage) | — | 100 sq ft total | — | — | Total area, multiple signs allowed to max area | On property of the business/use | — | § 240-39A(1) |
| Business Sign (>75 ft street frontage) | — | 125 sq ft total | — | — | Total area, multiple signs allowed to max area | On property of the business/use | — | § 240-39A(2) |
| Directional or Informational Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Name/location of business, establishment, public use, civic group, etc. | — | § 240-39C |
| Construction Job Site Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | At construction site; during construction | — | § 240-39D |
| Ground Sign | 15 ft (to top) | — | — | 8 ft from lot line | — | — | — | § 240-40A |
| Roof Sign | Not to exceed district building height limit | — | — | — | — | Secured to building, ≥2 ft from outside wall, ≥3 ft open space between base and roof | — | § 240-40B |
| Projecting Sign | — | 50 sq ft per face (two faces permitted) | — | — | — | Not less than 10 ft above sidewalk if over sidewalk; specific attachment/material rules for >10 sq ft/50 lbs signs (§ 240-40C) | — | § 240-40C |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to wall of building | — | § 240-40D |

### I District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign | — | 150 sq ft total | — | — | Total area, multiple signs allowed to max area | On property of the business/use | — | § 240-39A(3) |
| Construction Job Site Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | At construction site; during construction | — | § 240-39D |
| Ground Sign | 15 ft (to top) | — | — | 8 ft from lot line | — | — | — | § 240-40A |
| Roof Sign | Not to exceed district building height limit | — | — | — | — | Secured to building, ≥2 ft from outside wall, ≥3 ft open space between base and roof | — | § 240-40B |
| Projecting Sign | — | 50 sq ft per face (two faces permitted) | — | — | — | Not less than 10 ft above sidewalk if over sidewalk; specific attachment/material rules for >10 sq ft/50 lbs signs (§ 240-40C) | — | § 240-40C |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to wall of building | — | § 240-40D |

## Prohibited signs in Binghamton Town

- No sign shall be erected, located or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape.
- No sign shall be attached to a fire escape.
- No sign shall be erected at the intersection of any street or road in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision.
- No sign shall be erected where, by reason of the position, shape, or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device by making use of the words 'stop,' 'look,' 'danger' or any other similar wording, or red, green, or amber illumination or reflection that could mislead or confuse traffic.
- All signs and advertising structures must be designed and constructed to withstand wind pressure of at least 30 pounds per square foot.
- Animated and moving signs are prohibited.
- Flashing and message signs (except time and temperature signs showing no other text or images) are prohibited.
- Glaring signs, including those with light sources or reflective brightness that constitute a hazard or nuisance, are prohibited (includes fluorescent text, graphics, backgrounds, or holographic signs).
- Inflatable signs and other objects (such as balloons) are prohibited except for one bouquet on premises that sell balloons or temporary/special occasions at a residence.
- Posters and handbills affixed to any structures, trees, vegetation, rocks, or poles are prohibited.
- Strings of light intended to advertise or draw attention to a business or commercial activity are prohibited, except for temporary holiday decorations or temporary events like fairs/carnivals.
- Vehicle signs are prohibited when the primary purpose of the vehicle is to advertise; business markings on vehicles primarily and actively used for business purposes are permitted.
- A-frame/wheeled signs are prohibited except on a temporary basis (not exceeding 72 consecutive hours and not more than once per year).
- Multiple signs, logos, or insignia on a canopy or canopies attached to a building or structure are prohibited.
- No sign emitting smoke, visible vapors, particles, sound, or odor is permitted.
- No mirror device may be used as part of a sign.
- Political signs, except as otherwise provided, are prohibited in all districts except that one political sign per occupied residential lot is allowed (limited in size and duration).

## Signs exempt from permit in Binghamton Town

- Temporary holiday lights/strings of light used for holiday decorations are permitted.
- Lights or other lighting devices used temporarily on parcels with carnivals, fairs, or other similar temporary activities are permitted.
- One bouquet of balloons permitted on premises that sell balloons; balloons are also permitted on a temporary or special occasion basis at a residence.
- No permit is required for one announcement or professional sign for a home occupation (up to six square feet), one real estate ‘for sale/for rent’ sign (up to six square feet), one tourist home sign (up to six square feet), or one sign for each church, institutional, recreational, or other public use (up to sixteen square feet) in R1, R2, or RR Districts.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign in any district shall be erected or altered in physical structure until a sign permit has been issued by the Building Official, with submission requirements including plans, specifications, method of construction, location, and other details.
- A special permit (variance) to exceed maximum requirements for permitted signs may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals after application, public notice, and hearing, subject to conditions and general standards.
- No sign permit is required for certain exempt signs in residential districts (home occupation, real estate, tourist home, church/institutional/public use signs as listed in §240-37A(1)-(4)).

## Full detail

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