# Sign Regulations in Greece, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Greece, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/greece
- **Data last verified:** 2025-10-30
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/36338693#36338693)

## At a glance

Greece, New York regulates 32 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Home Occupation Signs in the Residential Districts (R1-10, R1-18, R1-44, R1-E, RP, RM, RS) zoning district are capped at 4 feet above nearest street grade (freestanding) tall and 2 square feet, with a 15 feet from front lot line (freestanding) setback (Sec. § 211-56 A(1)). Most commercial signs in Greece 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 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Residential Districts (R1-10, R1-18, R1-44, R1-E, RP, RM, RS) | 10 | 20 feet above nearest street grade | 25 square feet | — |
| Nonresidential Districts (PL, CHC, BP, BR, BG, FOI, IL, IG, EDIO, BN, DMU, PMU, WD, CCO, HPOD) | 19 | 20 feet above nearest street grade | 350 square feet | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 211-55 D |
| Temporary Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On private lots | — | § 211-55 E(2) |
| Window Sign (Off-site Events or Business Relocation) | — | — | — | — | — | On windows of the structure | — | § 211-55 D |

### Residential Districts (R1-10, R1-18, R1-44, R1-E, RP, RM, RS)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign | 4 feet above nearest street grade (freestanding) | 2 square feet | — | 15 feet from front lot line (freestanding) | 1 per lot | On the same lot as the legal major home occupation; freestanding or building-mounted | — | § 211-56 A(1) |
| Freestanding Identification Sign (Educational, Charitable, Civic or Religious Organization) | 20 feet above nearest street grade | 25 square feet | — | 15 feet from front lot line | 1 per organization | On the same lot as the organization | — | § 211-56 A(2) |
| Freestanding Subdivision Entrance Identification Sign | 3 feet above ground | 20 square feet | — | 15 feet from front lot line | 1 per subdivision or multiple-family dwelling development | On a lot contained in the subdivision or multiple-family dwelling development | — | § 211-56 A(3) |
| Model Home or Builder's Office Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | 1 per subdivision | On a lot contained in the subdivision; freestanding or building-mounted | — | § 211-56 A(4) |
| Temporary Roadside Stand Sign | — | 20 square feet (1 sign) or 10 square feet (2 signs) | — | — | 1 or 2 | On premises where produce, flowers, or plants are grown | — | Table V |
| Temporary Garage Sale Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 | On premises of sale | — | Table V |
| Temporary Event Sign (Educational, Charitable, Civic or Religious) | — | 20 square feet (1 sign) or 10 square feet (2 signs) | — | — | 1 or 2 | On premises of event | — | Table V |
| Temporary Contractor Sign (Residential) | 3 feet from grade | 10 square feet | — | 15 feet from property lines | 1 | On property where work is performed | — | Table V; § 211-55 E(4) |

### Nonresidential Districts (PL, CHC, BP, BR, BG, FOI, IL, IG, EDIO, BN, DMU, PMU, WD, CCO, HPOD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Building 5,000 square feet or less) | 20 feet above nearest street grade | 20 square feet | — | 15 feet from public street right-of-way or future highway reservation (whichever greater); from residential district equal to sign height | 1 per building or lot with one business; 1 per business center; 2 if more than 300 feet frontage on two NYS or Monroe County highways with direct access to each | On lot or business center | — | § 211-56 B(1); Table VI |
| Freestanding Sign (Building 5,001 to 25,000 square feet) | 20 feet above nearest street grade | 40 square feet | — | 15 feet from public street right-of-way or future highway reservation (whichever greater); from residential district equal to sign height | 1 per building or lot with one business; 1 per business center; 2 if more than 300 feet frontage on two NYS or Monroe County highways with direct access to each | On lot or business center | — | § 211-56 B(1); Table VI |
| Freestanding Sign (Building 25,001 to 100,000 square feet) | 20 feet above nearest street grade | 80 square feet | — | 15 feet from public street right-of-way or future highway reservation (whichever greater); from residential district equal to sign height | 1 per building or lot with one business; 1 per business center; 2 if more than 300 feet frontage on two NYS or Monroe County highways with direct access to each | On lot or business center | — | § 211-56 B(1); Table VI |
| Freestanding Sign (Building more than 100,000 square feet) | 20 feet above nearest street grade | 120 square feet | — | 15 feet from public street right-of-way or future highway reservation (whichever greater); from residential district equal to sign height | 1 per building or lot with one business; 1 per business center; 2 if more than 300 feet frontage on two NYS or Monroe County highways with direct access to each | On lot or business center | — | § 211-56 B(1); Table VI |
| Freestanding Order Board Sign (Restaurants with Drive-up Window) | 6 feet above driveway | 20 square feet | — | — | 1 per restaurant | At drive-up service window | — | § 211-56 B(1)(a)[4] |
| Building-Mounted Sign (Front Setback 100 feet or less) | — | 50 square feet | — | — | 1 per business with direct public access to parking area; 2 per business on corner lot with frontage on two NYS or Monroe County highways; 1 per business without direct access (BZA approval) | On exterior wall or roof of building | — | § 211-56 B(2); Table VII |
| Freestanding Directional Sign | 8 feet above grade | 5 square feet | — | — | Not limited | On premises for directing traffic | — | § 211-56 B(3) |
| Temporary Contractor Sign (Nonresidential) | 3 feet from grade | 20 square feet | — | 15 feet from property lines | 1 | On property where work is performed | — | Table V; § 211-55 E(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Greece

- Except for exempted signs, no sign shall be placed, erected or constructed without a permit issued by the Building Inspector.
- No permitted sign shall be moved, altered, changed, enlarged or reconstructed without a new permit.
- Temporary signs shall not be attached to fences, trees or utility poles.
- Temporary signs shall not be placed in public rights-of-way.
- Temporary signs shall not obstruct or impair the vision of motorists.
- Election signs may not be placed earlier than six weeks before an election and must be removed within one week after the election.
- Mobile or transportable signs shall not be permitted.
- Building-mounted and freestanding signs shall be stationary and shall not rotate or otherwise move.
- Flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving lights shall not be permitted on signs.
- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving lights except to show time or temperature.
- Sign illumination shall not cause glare or reflection on adjoining streets or premises.
- Electronic message centers shall not be permitted in any residential district.
- If an electronic message center is installed, the property can no longer use temporary signage.
- Electronic message centers shall be limited to freestanding signs only and shall not be permitted as building-mounted signs.
- All signs shall be maintained in a safe condition at all times.
- When a business has ceased occupancy for more than 60 days, associated signs or supports shall be removed by the owner.
- No freestanding sign shall be permitted in any yard which adjoins a limited-access highway.
- Any sign installed or placed on public property without conformance shall be forfeited and subject to confiscation.
- Contractor signs shall not be permitted in any right-of-way.
- Contractor signs shall not exceed six square feet in area or three feet in height from grade.
- Contractor signs shall be located on the property where work is performed, not closer than 15 feet from property lines, and shall not obstruct vision.
- Contractor signs shall be removed upon completion of work.
- Maximum of one contractor sign per property location.
- Contractor signs shall not include seasonal work such as snow plowing, mowing, landscaping or similar.

## Signs exempt from permit in Greece

- The provisions do not apply to safety signs, road signs, historical markers or highway directional signs erected by municipal or public agency.
- Street addresses placed on the face of a building for address recognition from a moving vehicle are exempt, provided the height of identifying symbols does not exceed two feet.
- Window signs advising of off-site events or change in location of former occupant are exempt from advertising sign permit requirements.
- Legal preexisting signs comply with the sign regulations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A special permit may be issued by the Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to § 211-65A for advertising signs.
- Upon application and approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals, a freestanding sign may be located closer than 15 feet to a right-of-way, with height restrictions.
- Upon application and approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals, one building-mounted sign may be permitted for each business without direct access to its parking area.
- For lots with multiple zoning districts, a special permit from the Board of Zoning Appeals is required to apply regulations of one district to the entire premises.

## Full detail

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