# Sign Regulations in Canisteo, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Canisteo, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/canisteo
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/38117078#38117078)

## At a glance

Canisteo, New York regulates 12 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Garage Sale Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 3 ft tall, 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft, and 3 ft wide (Sec. §72-6A, §72-6B, §72-6C). Most commercial signs in Canisteo 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 | 9 | 3 ft | 40 sq ft | — |
| Commercial districts, Industrial districts | 2 | 30 ft above average ground level at base | 100 sq ft | — |
| Central Business District | 1 | Max 20 ft above ground or not higher than building part housing the business (whichever is less) | 20 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential areas | 1 | — | 32 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Sale/Lease/Rent Sign | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises being sold, leased, or rented | — | §119-32C(1)(a) |
| Professional Nameplate/Rooming House Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §119-32C(1)(b) |
| Occupant Name/Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §119-32C(1)(c) |
| Real Estate Development/Subdivision Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | No more than two | At development site | — | §119-32C(2)(a) |
| Construction Sign (Unlighted) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | One | On site of construction | — | §119-32F(1) |
| Construction Sign (Illuminated) | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | One | On site of construction | — | §119-32F(1) |
| Event Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | One | Nonresidential areas; On site of event | — | §119-32F(2) |
| Garage Sale Sign | 3 ft | 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft | 3 ft | — | — | On property where sale is conducted; not on public right-of-way or other property | — | §72-6A, §72-6B, §72-6C |

### Commercial districts, Industrial districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Time and Temperature Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On premises to which sign relates | — | §119-32D(1) |
| Billboard/Sign (On-Premises Subject Matter) | 30 ft above average ground level at base | 100 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises to which sign relates | — | §119-32D(2) |

### Central Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign | Max 20 ft above ground or not higher than building part housing the business (whichever is less) | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises, may project up to 5 ft beyond principal building | — | §119-32D(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Canisteo

- No sign shall be permitted which is an imitation of or in any way resembles official traffic devices or which uses the words 'stop,' 'danger,' or 'slow' predominantly or in any manner which implies the need of stopping or the existence of danger to motorists.
- No sign shall obstruct from view of the motorists any traffic control device or reduce the clear view of oncoming vehicles to a distance of less than 500 feet.
- No sign shall produce glare, in extent or direction which may affect highway safety.
- No sign may contain flashing, pulsating, intermittent, rotating or moving lights or simulation thereof.
- No sign may contain or consist of banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or other similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices.
- No sign may be affixed to or painted upon rocks, trees, utility poles or other such structures not intended for such use.
- No sign shall overhang the right-of-way of a public highway.
- No sign, except on a canopy providing shelter, shall overhang more than 1/3 of the sidewalk.
- Signs shall be illuminated only by a steady stationary shielded light source directed solely at the sign or internal to it, without causing glare for motorists, pedestrians or neighboring premises.
- Illuminated signs shall not produce more than one footcandle of illumination four feet from the sign.
- No sign shall be placed on the roof of any building nor extend more than four feet above the building, except where specifically permitted.
- It shall be unlawful to maintain for more than 30 days any sign which has become obsolete because of discontinuance of the business, service or activity which it advertises.
- Obsolete signs must be removed by the owner, agent or person having beneficial use of the building or structure upon which such sign may be found within 10 days after written notice by the Zoning Officer.

## Signs exempt from permit in Canisteo

- Signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function or as required by law, ordinance or government regulation are exempt.
- Signs advertising the sale, lease or rental of the premises upon which the sign is located, not exceeding nine square feet in area, are permitted in any district without a permit.
- Professional nameplates and rooming house signs not exceeding four square feet in area are permitted in any district without a permit.
- Signs denoting the name and address of the occupants, not exceeding two square feet in area, are permitted in any district without a permit.
- Signs or bulletin boards customarily incidental to places of worship, libraries, museums, clubs or societies, not exceeding 12 square feet in area and located on the premises of such institution, are permitted in any district without a permit.
- Construction signs: One unlighted sign up to 32 square feet identifying persons or firms involved in construction on the site; also, one illuminated sign up to 40 square feet identifying the owner and activity for which the building is intended, allowed for up to one year without a permit.
- Event signs: One unlighted sign up to 32 square feet announcing a campaign, drive or event, permitted in nonresidential areas for four weeks prior to the event and must be removed two weeks after the event, without a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no explicit requirement for a master sign plan or sign plan in the provided ordinance text.
- Certain signs (e.g., real estate development signs) require a zoning permit, but no mention is made of a comprehensive sign plan or variance meeting requirement in the general regulations.

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

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