# Sign Regulations in Busti Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Busti Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/busti-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/15372995#15372995)

## At a glance

Busti Town, New York regulates 19 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Parking Lot Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 9 sq ft (Sec. § 405-502B(7)(b)). Most commercial signs in Busti Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| HC District, H District, CMR District, LC District | 10 | 10 ft | Same as Wall Sign, per § 405-502D(2)(a) | — |
| I District, LMR District | 3 | 10 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| RHD District, RMD District, RA District, CA District, CAMP District | 1 | — | 3 sq ft | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional Sign (General) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 405-502B(7)(a) |
| Directional Sign (I and LMR Districts) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 405-502B(7)(a) |
| Parking Lot Sign | 6 ft | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Private off-street parking area only. | — | § 405-502B(7)(b) |
| Public Service Informational Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 405-502B(7)(c) |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to building. Cannot overhang onto public land/row unless otherwise permitted. | — | § 405-502B(5) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 405-502B(6) |

### HC District, H District, CMR District, LC District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall or Fascia Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached/applied to building/portion thereof | — | § 405-502D(2)(a), § 405-502D(7) |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 405-502D(2)(b)(c), § 405-502D(6) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 15 sq ft per side | — | — | — | As per § 405-502B(5) | — | § 405-502D(2)(c) |
| Wall Sign - Shared Common Entry (Option 1) | — | Shared between occupants per building frontage | — | — | — | Building with shared entry | — | § 405-502D(3) |
| Wall Sign - Single Occupant, Parking Lot Entrance (Option 2) | — | Same as Wall Sign, per § 405-502D(2)(a) | — | — | 1 additional | On building face with entrance closest to adjacent parking lot | — | § 405-502D(4) |
| Multiple Occupant Complex Sign - Wall/Fascia Sign (Complex Identification) | — | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per complex | On each complex | — | § 405-502D(5)(a) |
| Multiple Occupant Complex Sign - Freestanding Sign (Complex Identification) | 10 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per complex | Complex property | — | § 405-502D(5)(a) |
| Multiple Occupant Complex Sign - Wall/Fascia Sign (Occupant Identification) | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per occupant per building | One per building per occupant | — | § 405-502D(5)(b) |

### I District, LMR District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding On-Premises Sign (Occupant Identification) - Option 1 | 10 ft | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises | — | § 405-502E(1), (3) |
| Wall or Fascia Sign (Option 2: Wall sign only) | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Attached to building | — | § 405-502E(2), (4) |
| Wall or Fascia Sign (Option 3: Wall + Freestanding) | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Attached to building | — | § 405-502E(2) |

## Prohibited signs in Busti Town

- Revolving, moving, flashing, or blinking signs or signs that appear to be in motion, except for signs which display public service information, such as time and temperature.
- Roof signs and signs protruding above an extension of the upper roofline of the building to which the sign is attached.
- Outdoor advertising signs.
- Inflatable signs.
- Internally illuminated plastic signs.
- Signs or parts thereof that contain or consist of animated parts, ribbons, streamers, spinners or similar moving or fluttering devices.
- Signs attached to a public light standard, utility pole, or tree.
- Signs located within two feet of any road, street or highway property line or road surface, except for directional signs.
- Signs that obstruct the view of any traffic sign, signal or device.

## Signs exempt from permit in Busti Town

- Signs defined herein as 'portable,' 'residential,' or 'convenience' signs.
- Signs mandated by statute, law, or governmental regulation.
- Flags, badges or insignias of a governmental organization.
- Vehicle signs, as long as the vehicle remains principally in use upon public highways with a current registration, inspection and insurance coverage.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit from the Code Enforcement Officer is required for all signs that are not exempted from the requirements.
- Multiple-occupant complexes (three or more occupants occupying a common building or separate buildings with a common driveway) shall require site plan review for all proposed signage located within the complex prior to issuance of a sign permit.
- Application for a sign permit must be made in writing on forms prescribed by the Code Enforcement Officer and must include a detailed drawing and a site plan showing the position of the sign with reference to buildings, property lines, and streets/highways.
- If the proposed sign does not comply with the sign regulations, the Code Enforcement Officer shall deny the application, but the applicant may appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance.
- Fees apply to all signs, even if shown on original building plans.
- Preexisting nonconforming signs may not be altered or enlarged to increase nonconformity or add a different nonconformity.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 4 zoning districts in Busti Town — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Busti+Town+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-busti-town

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