# Sign Regulations in Blasdell, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Blasdell, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/blasdell
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/8999629#8999629)

## At a glance

Blasdell, New York regulates 21 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Professional Office Signs in the Commercial and industrial districts zoning district are capped at 4 feet if free-standing tall and 4 square feet, with a At least 5 feet from any property line or street line setback (Sec. §203-5B). Most commercial signs in Blasdell require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial and industrial districts | 10 | 25 feet above ground level; may extend up to 2 feet above roofline | 32 square feet | — |
| Residential districts | 5 | — | 6 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | — | 50 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Commercial and industrial districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Facing Public Street) | 25 feet above ground level; may extend up to 2 feet above roofline | — | — | — | One sign per establishment per building side facing a public street | Each establishment on each side of a building facing a public street | — | §203-5A(1); §203-5C(1)(a)-(e) |
| Wall Sign (Not Facing a Public Street, Not Facing Contiguous Residential District, With Public Entrance) | — | — | — | — | One sign per establishment per qualifying side | Each establishment on each side of a building not facing a public street, not facing a contiguous residential district, but containing a public entrance. | — | §203-5A(2) |
| Ground Sign (Shopping Center/Industrial Park Identification) | — | — | — | — | One per street per shopping center/industrial park | Facing each street providing direct vehicular access | — | §203-5A(3) |
| Covered Walk Roof Sign | May be mounted to a height of 3 feet above walkway roof | — | — | — | — | Mounted on the roof of a covered walkway extending across the front of a building | — | §203-5A(4) |
| Under-Walkway Hanging Sign | — | 2.66 sq ft (8 in x 4 ft) | 4 feet | — | — | Hung from the underside of a covered walkway, at the entrance of individual business establishment | — | §203-5A(4) |
| Nameplate Sign (Above First Floor) | — | 1.125 sq ft (9 in x 18 in) | 18 in | — | — | Mounted flat at the side of entrance to business establishments above first floor | — | §203-5A(5) |
| Professional Office Sign | 4 feet if free-standing | 4 square feet | — | At least 5 feet from any property line or street line | Single | Attached to building or on a separate support | — | §203-5B |
| Ground Sign | 25 feet above ground level | 32 square feet | — | At least 5 ft from street line, 10 ft from any other property line | — | — | — | §203-5C(3)(a)-(e) |

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Rent/For Sale Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | One | On the property for sale or rent | — | §203-4A |
| Directional or Information Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §203-4B(1)-(2) |
| Temporary Sign (Including Garage Sale, Church/Civic Event) | — | 4 square feet or 3x3 ft for garage sale signs | 3 feet (garage sale sign) | — | — | On property where event/sale is held | — | §203-4D; §130-7A to 7C |
| Political Election Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §203-4C |
| Parking Restriction Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Entrances to parking lots or areas as required by code | — | §239-14 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Rent/For Sale Sign (Non-Residential) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | One | On the property for sale or rent in non-residential zones | — | §203-4A |
| Directional or Information Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §203-4B(1)-(2) |
| Political Election Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §203-4C |
| Temporary Sign (Non-Portable, Non-'For Sale') | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §203-4D |
| Temporary Portable Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | Edge no closer than 5 feet to front property line, 20 feet to any other lot line | — | On owner's own property only | — | §203-8A-E |
| Nonconforming Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §203-9A-C |
| Sign (Construction/Maintenance Standards) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §203-7; §203-10 |
| Sign/Banner Over Public Street | — | — | — | — | — | Over public street | — | §214-15 |

## Prohibited signs in Blasdell

- Off-premises advertising signs, billboards and roof signs are not permitted in any district.
- No signs shall be painted directly on building walls.
- No sign shall impair public safety.
- No sign shall restrict clear vision between a sidewalk and street.
- No sign shall be confused with any traffic sign or signal.
- No sign shall prevent free access to any door, window or fire escape.
- Signs must withstand a wind pressure load of at least 30 pounds per square foot.
- No flashing lights, streamers or animated or fluttering lights are permitted on temporary portable signs.
- Garage sale signs may not be placed on the public right-of-way or on property other than where the sale is being conducted.
- No lighted sign shall be used for garage sales.
- No person shall erect or suspend any sign or banner over a public street within the village without the consent of the Board of Trustees.
- No sign shall project into a public right-of-way.
- Nonconforming signs may not be enlarged, extended, relocated or altered except to make them conform.
- All nonconforming portable and temporary signs containing banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers or similar devices must be removed within three months of the enactment of the ordinance.

## Signs exempt from permit in Blasdell

- One 'for rent' and/or 'for sale' sign not exceeding six square feet in residential districts and 32 square feet in other districts is permitted in any district; real estate agencies must secure an annual blanket permit for such signs.
- Directional or information signs not exceeding four square feet are permitted in any district.
- Political election signs are permitted in any district and must be removed within three days after the election; no permit is required.
- Temporary signs for garage sales, church events, and civic events not exceeding four square feet and not exceeding a three-week duration are permitted in any district (except for sale signs).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs must be maintained in a good state of repair; if not corrected within a period set by the Variance Board, further rights to maintain the sign may be revoked.
- For any portable sign, an application stating purpose and duration must be filled out and a permit issued by the Village Clerk/Administrator, including payment of a filing and permit fee.
- No explicit requirement for a master or comprehensive sign plan for new development or multi-tenant sites is present in the ordinance text.

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