# Sign Regulations in Dannemora, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Dannemora, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/dannemora
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/16005741#16005741)

## At a glance

Dannemora, New York regulates 12 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Commercial and Mixed Use Zones (COM, TR, MX-1, MX-2) zoning district are capped at 20 feet tall and 30 square feet, with a If less than 12 feet above grade, must be at least 12 inches from curbline; Unfastened ground signs must be kept back from inner sidewalk line a distance at least equal to sign height above ground and are not allowed on Village property (§76-8). setback (Sec. §100-35A(4)(b), §76-2, §76-3, §76-8). Most commercial signs in Dannemora require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial and Mixed Use Zones (COM, TR, MX-1, MX-2) | 6 | 20 feet | 30 square feet | — |
| Residential Zones (R1, R2, R3, R-3M) | 3 | 3 feet above ground or not above roofline if on building | 12 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Commercial and Mixed Use Zones (COM, TR, MX-1, MX-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Building Attached Sign | — | — | — | — | Unlimited, as long as regulations are met | Attached to building. No protrusion above roof line, not more than 12 inches from building. | — | §100-35A(4)(a), §76-2, §76-3 |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet | 30 square feet | — | If less than 12 feet above grade, must be at least 12 inches from curbline; Unfastened ground signs must be kept back from inner sidewalk line a distance at least equal to sign height above ground and are not allowed on Village property (§76-8). | One per establishment | Unattached to building, per establishment, must not create a traffic hazard. | — | §100-35A(4)(b), §76-2, §76-3, §76-8 |
| Government Sign | — | — | — | — | — | As permitted by Village or State | — | §100-35A(4)(c), §76-2B |
| Temporary Sign (Institutional Events) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §100-35A(4)(c) |
| Directional Sign | — | less than 3 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §100-35A(4)(c) |
| "For Sale" or "For Rent" Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §100-35A(4)(c) |

### Residential Zones (R1, R2, R3, R-3M)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Sign (Home Occupation) | 3 feet above ground or not above roofline if on building | 6 square feet | — | — | One per property | On building or on ground | — | §100-35B(2), (3), (4), (5), §76-2 |
| Permanent Sign (Public or Semipublic Use) | 3 feet above ground or not above roofline if on building | 12 square feet | — | — | One per property | On building or on ground | — | §100-35B(2), (3), (4), (5), §76-2 |
| For Sale, For Rent, and Other Temporary Unlighted Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §100-35B(6) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Sign Types (Permit Process) | — | — | — | — | — | Within corporate limits of Village of Dannemora | — | §76-2, §76-3, §76-4, §76-5 |
| Signs Projecting/Located Over Sidewalks, Streets, or Village Property | — | — | — | As above; 12 inch minimum from curb if <12 ft high; Unfastened ground signs set back = sign height from sidewalk and not permitted on Village property. | — | Over or projecting on sidewalks, streets, or Village property | — | §76-8, §100-35C |
| All Sign Types (Construction & Inspection) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §76-7, §76-9, §76-10 |

## Prohibited signs in Dannemora

- It shall be unlawful to erect, alter, relocate, reconstruct or maintain any sign without first having obtained a permit from the Village Clerk.
- No sign may be maintained standing on Village property without proper authorization.
- All signs must be properly secured, supported, braced, kept in perfect structural condition, clean and well painted at all times.
- All electric signs must comply with Underwriters' Laboratories requirements.
- No moving, flashing, blinking or animated signs are permitted.
- No sign shall be placed so as to obscure line of sight for traffic or otherwise create a traffic hazard.
- No advertising signs unrelated to the use of the premises are allowed.
- General advertising signs are not allowed in residential zones.
- Flashing or moving lights are not allowed in residential zones.
- Any sign erected on, or that projects on or over, the sidewalks, streets or Village property must comply with both Chapter 76 and the zoning law.

## Signs exempt from permit in Dannemora

- Street or directional signs erected by or with the consent of the Village of Dannemora or the State of New York are exempt.
- Signs erected by or with the consent of the Board of Trustees with the intention of regulating, expediting or directing traffic are exempt.
- Signs or banners erected for a limited period of time, for special occasions and under the special authority of the Board of Trustees, are not considered within the definitions or regulations of this chapter.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The Board of Trustees may require that a permit application be accompanied by a plan or design of the proposed sign, showing its weight, dimensions, electrical or gas equipment, details of its position relative to the building, or a sketch showing its location on the lot if not attached to a building.

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