# Sign Regulations in Celoron, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Celoron, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/celoron
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/26854113#26854113)

## At a glance

Celoron, New York regulates 8 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Business Sign (On Premises)s in the C1/Commercial, C2/Lake Commercial zoning district are capped at 30 ft tall and 100 sq ft, with a At least 6 ft from nearest traveled portion of roadway for mobile temporary signs setback (Sec. 210-39C, 210-39B(1,2), 210-39A(1), 210-39D). Most commercial signs in Celoron require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1 Single Family | 2 | 30 ft | 10 sq ft | — |
| R-2 Multi Family | 2 | 30 ft | 12 sq ft | — |
| C1/Commercial, C2/Lake Commercial | 4 | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| C3/Central Business/Shoreline Commercial | 3 | 30 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| I1/Industrial | 3 | 30 ft | 150 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | — | 10 sq ft | — |

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## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### C1/Commercial, C2/Lake Commercial

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign (On Premises) | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — | Freestanding: At least 6 ft from nearest traveled portion of roadway for mobile temporary signs | — | On premises | — | 210-39C, 210-39B(1,2), 210-39A(1), 210-39D |
| Business Sign (Off Premises) | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — | — | — | Off premises | — | 210-39C, 210-39B(4), 210-39A(1), 210-39D |
| Business Sign (Temporary) | 30 ft | 30 sq ft | — | Mobile temporary: At least 6 ft from nearest traveled portion of roadway | — | On or off premises as defined (subject to size limits and type) | — | 210-39A(3), 210-39B(2)(b), 210-39C |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 ft | — | — | At least 6 ft from nearest traveled portion of roadway for mobile temporary signs | — | Private property as described; follow setback for mobile temporary signs | — | 210-39B(2), 210-39B(4), 210-39A(1), 210-39D |

### C3/Central Business/Shoreline Commercial

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign (On Premises) | 30 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | 210-39C, 210-39B(1), 210-39D |
| Business Sign (Off Premises) | 30 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Off premises | — | 210-39C, 210-39B(4), 210-39A(1), 210-39D |
| Business Sign (Temporary) | 30 ft | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | On or off premises as defined | — | 210-39A(3), 210-39B(3), 210-39C, 210-39D |

### I1/Industrial

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign (On Premises) | 30 ft | 150 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | 210-39C, 210-39B(1), 210-39B(4), 210-39A(1), 210-39D |
| Business Sign (Off Premises) | 30 ft | 150 sq ft | — | — | — | Off premises | — | 210-39C, 210-39B(4), 210-39A(1), 210-39D |
| Business Sign (Temporary) | 30 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | — | On or off premises as defined | — | 210-39A(3), 210-39B(3), 210-39C, 210-39D |

## Prohibited signs in Celoron

- Billboards shall not be allowed.
- No sign shall project more than 12 inches from the building wall on which it is attached.
- No sign shall project higher than the roof line.
- No sign shall be permitted to be mounted on the roof of a building above the roof line.
- No sign shall be so located as to overhang above a walkway or a right-of-way.
- No sign shall be so located that the sign might interfere with traffic, be confused with or obstruct the view or effectiveness of any official traffic sign, signal or marking.
- No sign shall extend within a road or street right-of-way or be placed on poles or trees within a road or street right-of-way.
- No sign shall be located which shall prevent free ingress or egress from window, door or fire escape.
- No sign shall be so placed that it will obscure light and/or air movement from a building.
- No sign shall be more than 30 feet in height as measured from the ground.
- Illuminating arrangements for signs shall be such that the light is concentrated on the sign with minimal spillover onto the street, sidewalk or adjacent properties, and signs may only be illuminated from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Every permitted sign must be constructed of durable materials and kept in good condition and repair.
- Any sign which is allowed to become dilapidated may be removed by the municipality at the expense of the owner or lessee of the property on which it is located, after 30 days' notice.
- If a use ceases for a period of one year, all detached signs must be removed. If not removed after 30 days' notice, the municipality may remove them at the owner's expense.

## Signs exempt from permit in Celoron

- Public signs such as directional, street, traffic, public safety and public service are exempt from all regulations of this section.
- Temporary signs to include contractor signs, political signs, and others as specified by definition are subject to all regulations of this section but exempt from obtaining a zoning permit.
- Signs used in conjunction with nonprofit organizations are subject to all regulations of this section but exempt from obtaining a zoning permit.
- Indoor signs are subject to all regulations of this section but do not require a permit unless the total sign area visible from the outside is greater than 10 feet.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All requests for sign permits must be accompanied by a plan drawn to scale showing the exact size, shape, location, and type of sign.
- A zoning permit is required before a sign is created, altered, or enlarged, except as otherwise exempted.

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

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