# Sign Regulations in Fayetteville, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Fayetteville, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/fayetteville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/10581114#10581114)

## At a glance

Fayetteville, New York regulates 18 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the R-B, L, TB, CB, I zoning district are capped at 60 inches tall and 6 square feet, with a At least 3 ft behind any sidewalk; within lot boundary. setback (Sec. § 187-25(D)). Most commercial signs in Fayetteville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-B, L, TB, CB, I | 8 | 60 inches | At least 8 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 4 feet | 60 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### R-B, L, TB, CB, I

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Attached Sign | 24 inches | — | 75% of street frontage, not to exceed 25 feet | — | More than one per business establishment allowed, with Planning Board approval, subject to combined maximum. | Affixed to building surface. | — | § 187-25(A), (B), (C), (D) |
| Freestanding Sign | 60 inches | 6 square feet | — | At least 3 ft behind any sidewalk; within lot boundary. | 1 per business establishment | Within lot boundary and at least 3 ft behind any sidewalk. | — | § 187-25(D) |
| Nameplate | 9 inches | — | 18 inches | — | Not more than one per entrance; may be at each entrance | At entrance of building with business establishments; mounted at entrance. | — | § 187-25(E) |
| Regulatory/Traffic Sign (Private Property) | — | — | — | — | — | On private property | — | § 187-25(F) |
| Sign for Public and Not-for-Profit Uses | — | At least 8 square feet | — | — | 1 per public or not-for-profit use | — | — | § 187-25(G) |
| Banner Sign (Temporary) | — | — | — | — | — | Displayed over a street, sidewalk, or highway. | — | § 187-25(H) |
| Auxiliary Sign (Gasoline station/repair garage) | 4 feet (from grade, if freestanding) | 6 square feet | — | At least 3 ft behind sidewalk; within lot boundary. | 1 per establishment | Within lot boundary and at least 3 ft behind any sidewalk. | — | § 187-27(A) |
| Pump Island Price Sign (Gasoline station/repair garage) | — | 1 square foot | — | — | 1 per gasoline pump | Affixed to gasoline pump/island. | — | § 187-27(B) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign identifying commercial or special permit use (attached or freestanding) | 2.5 feet (if freestanding) | 2 square feet (for-profit/commercial/industrial, residential with occupation, group or commercial residences, nursing homes, schools, day-cares, etc.) | — | Within 3 feet of front of principal structure (if not attached). | 1 per property | Attached to principal structure, or (if approved) freestanding parallel and within 3 ft of front of principal structure | — | § 187-26(A) |
| Sign for Public and Not-for-Profit Uses (other districts) | — | 8 square feet | — | — | 1 per use | Attached or freestanding. | — | § 187-26(B) |
| Temporary Window Sign | — | 25% of window area | — | — | — | Inside or outside of window. | — | § 187-30(B) |
| Temporary Freestanding Sign (including Sandwich Board/A-frame) | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | Within 10 ft of main entrance; not in ROW. | 1 per business or not-for-profit entity | Within 10 ft of business main entrance; not in public right-of-way. | — | § 187-30(C) |
| For Sale/Rent Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | Not in right-of-way; not affixed to trees/poles. | 2: one onsite, one directional | On premises being sold/leased OR as directional sign. | — | § 187-28(A) |
| Contractor Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | Not specified | On premises where work is in progress. | — | § 187-28(B) |
| Garage/Yard Sale Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | 2: one onsite, one directional | On sale premises OR as directional sign. | — | § 187-28(C) |
| Sign advertising game of chance (games and prizes) | — | 60 square feet | — | — | 1 per premises, plus on vehicles | On or adjacent to premises where game will be played or where prize displayed; may be placed on firefighter/rescue squad vehicles. | — | § 52-22 |

## Prohibited signs in Fayetteville

- It is unlawful to erect, construct, paint, alter, display or maintain any sign without first having obtained both written sign approval from the Village Planning Board, a written sign permit from the Village Codes Enforcement Officer, and a certificate of sign compliance (except where specifically exempted).
- Notices, posters or other papers or devices calculated to attract the attention of the public affixed to any lamppost, public utility pole or shade tree or upon any public structure or building except as may be authorized.
- Billboards are prohibited.
- Exposed (external) neon or gas-filled tube-type signs visible from the public right-of-way are prohibited. Existing neon or gas-filled tube signs may not be replaced or repaired.
- Signs projecting from buildings except where attached flush or parallel to and within 12 inches of a permitted structure.
- Roof signs (except aviation direction painted on roof surfaces) are prohibited.
- Flashing, moving, fluttering, revolving or intermittent signs are prohibited.
- Banners, posters, ribbons, balloons, spinners or streamer devices are prohibited.
- Strings of lights for advertising or attracting attention are prohibited.
- Tethered, gas-filled, airborne advertising devices are prohibited.
- Signs or other lighting devices of excessive intensity beamed or directed upon a public right-of-way or adjacent premises so as to cause a traffic hazard or other nuisance are prohibited.
- Any sign(s) which constitute(s) a traffic hazard is prohibited.
- Electronic or electronically controlled message boards (or signs) where scrolling or moving copy or changing graphics of any kind are shown and are viewable from the public right-of-way; any sign which changes the text of its copy electronically or by electronic control. This prohibition also applies to static electronic message boards or signs.
- Internally illuminated signs where the light is contained within the sign or device so as to become an integral part of the sign and/or intrinsic to the functioning of the sign or device (including LED signs).
- Backlit signs where the illumination of opaque or halo-lit letters is by a concealed light source in which the light projects away from the viewer.
- Signs or devices that emit audible sound, odor, or visible matter are prohibited.
- Any replacement signs viewable from the public right-of-way, including window signs, incorporating gas-filled illuminating devices are prohibited.
- Any sign not specifically permitted by Article VI is prohibited.
- All signs must be kept clean, neatly painted, and free from all hazards, and must be maintained at all times in such safe condition as not to be detrimental to the public health and safety.
- Temporary signs shall not be illuminated in any manner.
- No temporary sign shall be permitted which would otherwise be prohibited under §187-24.

## Signs exempt from permit in Fayetteville

- Signs advertising the sale or rental of the premises upon which the sign is located (max two signs, each not exceeding four square feet, subject to detailed regulations in §187-28), do not require a permit or fee.
- Signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor, placed on premises where work is in progress (one per premises, max four square feet, and subject to removal after work complete), do not require a permit or fee.
- Signs advertising a garage, household items or lawn sale, subject to specific number, size, placement, duration and removal requirements, do not require a permit or fee.
- Signs required by and in discharge of a governmental function or by any law, ordinance or governmental regulation (must not exceed minimum size/number required, other requirements apply if not inconsistent with the governmental regulation), do not require a permit, certificate of compliance, or fee.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A written sign approval from the Village Planning Board and a sign permit from the Village Codes Enforcement Officer are required before erecting, constructing, displaying, or maintaining any sign (unless specifically exempted).
- Applications for sign approval must be filed with the Village Planning Board through the Code Enforcement Office. All applications include detailed plans, owner consent, and copies of any necessary electrical permits.
- All 'permanent' signs (other than those specifically exempted, e.g., temporary window signs or government-required signs) require a sign plan (detailed application) and Village Planning Board approval.
- A certificate of sign compliance must be secured immediately upon erection of any new or modified sign for which a sign permit is required, and must be kept on premises.
- Application and approval for nonconforming signs must be made to the Village Board of Trustees, which may issue a temporary permit (not more than two years) to allow alteration/removal.
- Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Village Planning Board or Codes Enforcement Officer regarding signs may appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals, in accordance with Village law.
- A temporary freestanding sign (such as a sandwich board) requires a temporary sign permit, but no Planning Board approval.

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