# Sign Regulations in Camillus Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Camillus Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/camillus-town
- **Data last verified:** 2026-02-10
- **Source:** [openai municipal code](https://townofcamillus.com/documents/5193.pdf)

## At a glance

Camillus Town, New York regulates 43 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign - Small Site (<35,000 sq ft leasable)s in the Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5) zoning district are capped at 15 feet tall and 36 square feet per face, with a 15 feet from street ROW and side/rear per 802N setback (Sec. Section 809A1). Most commercial signs in Camillus Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 19 | — | Per 802H (50% of glass) | — |
| Residential Districts (R-R, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5) | 6 | — | 40 square feet | — |
| Limited Business Office District (LBO) | 2 | 6 feet | 24 square feet | — |
| General Business Office District (GBO) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5) | 14 | 25 feet | 150 square feet | — |
| Industrial District (I) | 2 | — | 100 square feet | — |
| Planned Commercial District (C-P) | 4 | — | 6 square feet | — |
| Planned Industrial District (I-P) | 2 | — | — | — |
| Planned Unit Development District (PUD) | 4 | — | 6 square feet | — |
| Planned Office Development District (POD) | 4 | — | 6 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboard | — | — | — | Per general freestanding requirements | Limited to specified structures per parcel | Specific tax parcels | — | Section 812 |
| Temporary Sign - Special Public/Institutional Event | — | 20 square feet | — | Per temporary (10 feet from ROW) | — | On-site | — | Section 803A |
| Temporary Sign - Special Commercial Event Promotion | — | 20 square feet | — | Per temporary (10 feet from ROW) | — | On-site | — | Section 803B |
| Temporary Sign - Real Estate Advertising (Single-Family Detached) | — | 6 square feet | — | Per temporary | 1 | On-site | — | Section 803E1,5 |
| Temporary Sign - Real Estate Advertising (Other Residential) | — | 24 square feet | — | Per temporary | 1 | On-site | — | Section 803E2,4 |
| Temporary Sign - Real Estate Advertising (Commercial/Industrial) | — | 36 square feet | — | Per temporary | 1 | On-site | — | Section 803E3,4 |
| Temporary Sign - Subdivision Construction | — | 32 square feet per face (2 faces) | — | Per freestanding | 1 | Subdivision site | — | Section 803F |
| Temporary Sign - Farm Products | — | 15 square feet | — | Per temporary | 1 | On-site | — | Section 803H |

### Residential Districts (R-R, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign - Home Occupation | — | 2 square feet | — | — | 1 | Front of building | — | Section 806A |
| Freestanding Sign - Subdivision Identification | — | 32 square feet | — | 15 feet from street ROW and side/rear lot lines per 802N | 1 | Subdivision site | — | Section 806B |
| Identification Sign - Multiple Family Building (<=100 ft frontage) | — | 10 square feet | — | — | 1 | Building | — | Section 806C,E1 |
| Identification Sign - Multiple Family Building (>100 ft frontage) | — | 40 square feet | — | — | 1 | Building | — | Section 806C,E2 |
| Identification Sign - Non-Residential Use (<=100 ft frontage) | — | 10 square feet | — | — | 1 | Parcel/building | — | Section 806D,E1 |
| Identification Sign - Non-Residential Use (>100 ft frontage) | — | 40 square feet | — | — | 1 | Parcel/building | — | Section 806D,E2 |

### Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Small Site (<35,000 sq ft leasable) | 15 feet | 36 square feet per face | — | 15 feet from street ROW and side/rear per 802N | 1 | On-site | — | Section 809A1 |
| Sandwich Board Sign - Small Site (<35,000 sq ft leasable) | 4 feet | 6 square feet (two faces) | — | At least 10 feet from highway pavement edge | 1 | On-site | — | Section 809A3 |
| Freestanding Identification Sign - Large Site (35,000-50,000 sq ft leasable) | 4-25 feet | 100 square feet | — | 15 feet from ROW/side/rear | 1 | On-site | — | Section 809B1a |
| Freestanding Identification Sign - Large Site (50,001-175,000 sq ft leasable) | 4-25 feet | 150 square feet | — | 15 feet from ROW/side/rear | 1 | On-site | — | Section 809B1b |
| Freestanding Identification Sign - Large Site (175,001-500,000 sq ft leasable) | 4-25 feet | 150 square feet | — | 15 feet from ROW/side/rear | 2 | On-site | — | Section 809B1c |
| Freestanding Identification Sign - Large Site (>500,000 sq ft leasable) | 4-25 feet | 150 square feet | — | 15 feet from ROW/side/rear | 3 | On-site | — | Section 809B1d |
| Freestanding Sign - Fuel Sales | 25 feet | 52 square feet per face | — | 15 feet from ROW/side/rear | 1 | On-site | — | Section 811A |
| Wall Sign - Fuel Sales Proprietor Identification | — | 2 square feet | — | — | 1 | Building | — | Section 811C |

## Prohibited signs in Camillus Town

- Any sign identifying a discontinued use must be removed within 10 days.
- Mechanically animated signs (moving, rotating, revolving) are prohibited.
- No banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, or similar moving/fluttering devices; no strings of lights or colored neon tubes for advertising.
- All signs must be constructed of durable materials, maintained in good condition, without breakable glass (except bulbs), and comply with Building Code.
- No commercial signs on fire escapes, emergency exit doors, or windows.
- No interior signs visible from outside covering more than 50% of glass surface.
- No projecting letters or images extending more than 1 foot from building face.
- Illuminated signs must use constant intensity lights; no flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving lights except stationary messages changing every 3 minutes.
- Signs must be on the same site as the use they identify, except for subdivision construction, special events, and permitted billboards.
- No pricing of services or products on signs except as allowed in Sections 803(C) or 810.
- No signs extending above roof ridge, except limited to 3 feet above on flat-roofed single-story buildings.
- Free-standing signs must be set back at least 15 feet from street right-of-way (or future ROW) and 15 feet from side/rear lot lines (temporary signs 10 feet from ROW).
- No signs attached to or supported by a pole.

## Signs exempt from permit in Camillus Town

- Non-illuminated signs not exceeding 2 square feet regulating property use (e.g., no hunting, no fishing).
- Directional signs for traffic and parking on private property, not exceeding 3 square feet (or larger if per NY State Manual), without advertising (e.g., enter/exit).
- Temporary signs as specified in Section 803 (e.g., event signs, contractor signs, real estate signs, political signs).
- Property number signs required on all buildings per Section 804 (contrasting color, block style, at least 4 inches high).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Signage in General Business Office Districts (GBO) is determined by the Planning Board with specific findings required.
- Subdivision construction and directional signs require Planning Board approval.
- Billboards (except specified existing) require Special Permit per Section 1303(F).
- In Planned districts (e.g., C-P, PUD, POD), signage conforms to Article VIII and is subject to project review processes in Sections 500-504.

## 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 10 zoning districts in Camillus Town — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Camillus+Town+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-camillus-town

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