# Sign Regulations in Canastota, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Canastota, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/canastota
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9458684#9458684)

## At a glance

Canastota, New York regulates 18 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 20 feet above ground level tall and 200 square feet, with a At least 5 feet from street line and 10 feet from any other property line setback (Sec. §230-87C). Most commercial signs in Canastota 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 | 11 | 20 feet above ground level | 300 square feet | — |
| Residential Districts | 6 | — | 25 square feet | — |
| Commercial Districts, Industrial Districts | 9 | 48 inches | 300 square feet | — |
| Nonresidential Districts | 1 | — | — | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign (Residential Districts) | — | 2 square feet per sign face | — | — | — | Affixed to building housing the business | — | §230-85E(1), §230-85E(2) |
| Business Sign (Commercial and Industrial Districts) | — | 32 square feet per sign face | — | — | — | Affixed to building housing the business | — | §230-85E(1) |
| Professional Residence-Office and Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §230-85E(2) |
| Construction Project Sign (One to Four Family Residence) | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §230-85E(3) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per parcel | In accordance with regulations; not between sidewalk and street pavement, or within street lines when no sidewalk, per §230-85C | — | §230-85D |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet above ground level | 300 square feet | — | — | — | On wall of building | — | §230-87A |
| Projecting Sign | May not extend more than 14 feet above ground and must be at least 10 feet above ground | 50 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §230-87B |
| Ground Sign | 20 feet above ground level | 200 square feet | — | At least 5 feet from street line and 10 feet from any other property line | — | — | — | §230-87C |

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign | — | 2 square feet per sign face | — | — | — | Affixed to building housing the business; professional office and home occupation | — | §230-85E(1) |
| Professional Residence-Office and Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §230-85E(2) |
| Construction Project Sign (One to Four Family Residence) | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §230-85E(3) |
| Sign Identifying Permitted Nonresidential Use | — | 25 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §230-85E(4) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per parcel | Per ordinance; not between sidewalk and street pavement or within street lines when no sidewalk | — | §230-85D |
| For Sale/For Rent Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Upon property being offered | — | §230-85D |

### Commercial Districts, Industrial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign (Option 1) | — | 32 square feet per sign face (if §230-85E(1), otherwise see Option 2) | — | — | — | Affixed to building housing the business | — | §230-85E(1) |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet above ground level | 300 square feet | — | — | — | On wall of building | — | §230-87A |
| Projecting Sign | May not extend more than 14 feet above ground and must be at least 10 feet above ground | 50 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §230-87B |
| Ground Sign | 20 feet above ground level | 200 square feet | — | At least 5 feet from street line and 10 feet from any other property line | — | — | — | §230-87C |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 48 inches | — | 26 inches | — | 1 per business establishment | Immediately in front or on side of business; may be within parking lot between building and sidewalk with CEO approval; must allow 5' pedestrian space; not permitted within travelled street, or in any location obstructing parking access or vehicular/pedestrian lines of sight | — | §230-86C |
| Feather, Flag, and Inflatable Signs (Special Districts) | — | — | — | At least 10 feet or a distance equal to the height of the sign from street/highway right-of-way line, whichever is greater | — | Permitted only on properties fronting on the northerly side of NYS Route 5, and on Peterboro Street between Maple Avenue and the northerly Village boundary | — | §230-86D |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per parcel | Per ordinance; not between sidewalk and street pavement or within street lines when no sidewalk | — | §230-85D |
| For Sale/For Rent Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Upon property being offered | — | §230-85D |

## Prohibited signs in Canastota

- No sign shall be erected within the Village except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
- Off-premises advertising signs, including but not necessarily limited to billboards, feather or flag signs, portable sidewalk business signs, and roof signs are not permitted in any district, except as otherwise specifically provided.
- Building-mounted business signs shall be made of rigid materials; nonrigid vinyl, cloth or similar banner type signs made of nonrigid materials are not permitted as building mounted business signs.
- No sign shall be placed upon or attached to any public or private utility pole, lamppost, water or fire hydrant, sidewalk, bridge, tree or similar installation or improvement, whether on public or private property.
- No sign, except a sandwich board sign placed in accordance with §230-86, shall be placed between the sidewalk and the street pavement, or, on streets without sidewalks, within the street lines or the limits of the street.
- Temporary signs shall be limited to one per parcel at any given time.
- No temporary sign shall be placed on any property more than 30 days in advance of the event being advertised, or if not event-related, for more than 30 days per calendar year.
- Wall signs shall not exceed 300 square feet in area, be more than 20 feet above ground level, extend more than five feet above the roof line, extend more than one foot beyond the wall, or be painted directly on a building wall.
- Projecting signs shall not exceed 50 square feet, project into a public right-of-way, extend more than 10 feet from the building wall, be less than 10 feet above ground level, or extend more than 14 feet above ground level.
- Ground signs shall not exceed 200 square feet in area, be placed less than five feet from a street line nor less than 10 feet from any other property line, exceed 20 feet in height above ground level, be portable, or project into a public right-of-way.
- Every sign shall be designed and located so as to not impair public safety, not restrict clear vision between a sidewalk and street or intersection, not be confused with any traffic sign or signal, not prevent physical or visual access to any door, window, fire escape or safety equipment, and must withstand a wind pressure load of 30 pounds per square inch.
- Flashing, oscillating and revolving signs are not permitted unless necessary.
- Nonconforming signs may not be enlarged, extended, relocated or altered in any way, except to make them conform to the provisions of this chapter (except routine maintenance).

## Signs exempt from permit in Canastota

- Temporary signs, including signs erected in the interest of protecting public safety, may be placed in accordance with regulations without a permit unless otherwise provided.
- 'For Sale' and 'For Rent' signs may be placed, without a permit, upon the property being offered for sale or rent without a permit and without regard to duration, but must be removed within seven days after the property has been sold or rented.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign shall be erected except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; all signs (unless specifically exempt) require compliance and often a permit.
- Certain signs in any district require issuance of a sign permit by the Code Enforcement Officer.
- Additional signs in nonresidential districts require Planning Board approval (special permit), with an application process reviewed and subject to findings regarding safety, aesthetics, and conformity.
- The Planning Board may prepare neighborhood design plans as part of aesthetic review.
- Nonconforming signs must be removed when any use of the property on which the sign is located is discontinued.

## 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 Canastota — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Canastota+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-canastota

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