# Sign Regulations in Chili Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Chili Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/chili-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9266862#9266862)

## At a glance

Chili Town, New York regulates 23 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the Nonresidential districts zoning district are capped at 5 ft tall and 16 sq ft per side (32 sq ft total for double-sided), with a Minimum 15 ft from front yard property line setback (Sec. §500-50D). Most commercial signs in Chili Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 19 | 42 inches | 40 sq ft | — |
| Residential districts | 1 | — | 16 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential districts | 3 | 5 ft | 100 sq ft or 1.5 sq ft per linear foot of building (whichever is less) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign (Property Identification) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | Any district; on premises | — | §500-48D(1) |
| Sign (Property Regulation) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Any district; on premises | — | §500-48D(2) |
| Sign (Directional/Guiding for Service and Parking) | 42 inches | 3 sq ft | — | — | 2 per driveway entrance | Private property | — | §500-48D(3) |
| Sign (Temporary Commercial Pennant/Banner) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 2 per location | On premises | — | §500-48D(10) |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | 7 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | On premises, one per frontage | — | §500-48D(12) |
| Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential) | 12 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | On premises, one per frontage | — | §500-48D(12) |
| Sign (Church/Educational/Professional Center) | 20 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Each church, educational institution, or professional center | — | §500-48D(14) |
| Sign (Off-premises Commercial/Billboard) | 5 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Off-premises | — | §500-50A(11) |

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Permitted Nonresidential or Legal Nonconforming Nonresidential Use) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Attached to building | — | §500-50B(1) |

### Nonresidential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Primary Street Frontage) | — | 100 sq ft or 1.5 sq ft per linear foot of building (whichever is less) | — | — | 1 (primary frontage) | On building wall facing public street | — | §500-50B(2)(a) |
| Wall Sign (Secondary Street Frontage) | — | 50 sq ft max (if primary is 100 sq ft) | — | — | 1 (secondary frontage) | On building wall facing secondary public street | — | §500-50B(2)(a) |
| Monument Sign | 5 ft | 16 sq ft per side (32 sq ft total for double-sided) | — | Minimum 15 ft from front yard property line | 1 per lot (or 1 shared if multi-parcel plan) | On lot, perpendicular to adjacent street and sidewalk | — | §500-50D |

## Prohibited signs in Chili Town

- No permanent sign shall be erected or placed on a site until a sign permit has been issued by the appropriate official, unless otherwise indicated.
- No permanent or temporary sign shall be erected or placed in such a manner as to confuse or obstruct the view of any traffic sign, signal, or device.
- All illuminated signs must use only a light of constant intensity; flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving lights are prohibited.
- Illuminated signs or lighting devices may not be directed so as to cause glare or reflection that may constitute a traffic hazard or create a public nuisance.
- Use of spinners, streamers or moving, flashing, glittering, reflective, or rotating signs is not permitted.
- The use of A-frame signs is prohibited, except for temporary open-house signs.
- No sign shall be installed, erected, or attached to a fire escape or any door or window providing access to a fire escape.
- No wall sign shall extend beyond the extremities of the wall to which it is attached.
- All signs are limited to a maximum of four colors.
- No permanent or temporary sign shall be erected or placed at or near the intersection of any streets, except as compliant with §500-55, or in such a manner as to cause a traffic hazard.
- Signs constituting a traffic hazard are prohibited.
- Internally illuminated sign cabinets are prohibited for monument signs.
- All signs in violation of these provisions or not serving the purpose for which a permit was issued are subject to removal.
- Any sign causing immediate peril to persons or property may be required to be removed.
- Signs not legally required to obtain a permit but in violation of the provisions are subject to removal.
- Improperly maintained, dilapidated, obsolete, or abandoned signs that constitute a hazard to safety, health or welfare are subject to order for repair or removal.

## Signs exempt from permit in Chili Town

- Signs not exceeding one square foot in area bearing property numbers, names of occupants of premises, or other identification of premises.
- Signs regulating use of property, such as 'no hunting,' 'no fishing,' etc., not exceeding two square feet.
- Traffic direction/guidance signs on private property not exceeding three square feet and 42 inches high, not more than two at a driveway entrance; ADA-required signs as long as compliant with guidelines.
- Temporary signs for special public or institutional events sponsored by religious or community organizations, for up to 90 days before the event and removed within 7 days after.
- Historical markers, memorial plaques, names of buildings/dates cut into masonry or constructed of bronze/stainless steel, and emblems installed by governmental, religious or nonprofit organizations not exceeding six square feet.
- A single flag or insignia of any government.
- Legal notices, identification, informational or directional signs required by governmental agencies.
- Private-owner merchandise sale signs (garage sales, auctions) not exceeding four square feet, with time restrictions.
- Gasoline station signs integral to pumps or required by regulatory agencies.
- A temporary commercial pennant or banner for a special event, up to 32 square feet, not more than two per location, and for up to 60 days, not more than two such periods per year.
- A nonilluminated temporary sign (max 32 square feet) naming architect/builder/contractor during construction, up to 60 days plus construction period.
- Real estate signs advertising sale/lease/rental on the premises, one per frontage, within specified size and height limits.
- One temporary freestanding open-for-inspection sign per property during hours of public inspection, with additional signs at intersections for direct routes, with placement and attachment restrictions.
- A sign not exceeding 32 square feet for each church, educational institution, or professional center, up to 20 feet in height.
- Political signs not exceeding a total of 24 square feet, with time limits for placement and removal.
- Noncommercial message signs expressing opinion/philosophy regarding religious, social, or economic causes, not exceeding 16 square feet.
- Street address identification numbers in compliance with specified code and chapter, exempt where compliant.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All applications for commercial speech sign permits that involve more than two signs per building or site must be referred to the Planning Board for sign site plan approval.
- No application for a monument sign shall be deemed complete until it has first been referred to the Architectural Advisory Committee for review and report; the application process must include their findings before proceeding.

## Full detail

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