# Sign Regulations in Henrietta Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Henrietta Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/henrietta-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/8224214#8224214)

## At a glance

Henrietta Town, New York regulates 29 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Wall Sign (Single-family or Two-family Dwellings)s in the Residential districts zoning district are capped at 4 ft above grade tall and 2 sq ft (per side if double-faced), with a 10 ft from any lot line setback (Sec. §224-8A(1)). Most commercial signs in Henrietta Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential districts | 11 | 6 ft above grade | 32 sq ft per side if double-faced | — |
| Commercial districts, Industrial districts, Commercial/retail districts, Nonresidential zoning districts | 13 | 8 ft above grade | Aggregate area must not exceed 40% of window area | — |
| Shopping plaza | 3 | 3 ft or 35 ft above grade | — | — |
| Commercial/retail districts | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | 3 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Single-family or Two-family Dwellings) | 4 ft above grade | 2 sq ft (per side if double-faced) | — | 10 ft from any lot line | 1 | Attached to principal building or as a ground sign | — | §224-8A(1) |
| Ground Sign (Single-family or Two-family Dwellings) | 4 ft above grade | 2 sq ft per side if double-faced | — | 10 ft from any lot line | 1 | On premises | — | §224-8A(1) |
| Wall Sign (Multiple dwellings) | 6 ft above grade | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | On building | — | §224-8A(2) |
| Ground Sign (Multiple dwellings/projects/developments) | 6 ft above grade | 32 sq ft per side if double-faced | — | 10 ft from any lot line | 1 per development | On premises, not closer than 10 ft to any lot line | — | §224-8A(3) |
| Wall/Ground Sign (Church/institution/club/other principal use) | 6 ft above grade | 32 sq ft per side if double-faced | — | 1/2 required building front setback or 20 ft, whichever is greater | 1 | Not nearer than 1/2 required building front setback or 20 ft (whichever is greater) to any lot line | — | §224-8A(4) |
| Real Estate Sign (Sale of single residence) | 4 ft above grade | 3 sq ft per side if double-faced | — | 10 ft from any lot line | 1 | On premises to be sold, not closer than 10 ft to any lot line | — | §224-8A(5) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Development/Improvement, not single residence) | — | 32 sq ft per side if double-faced OR two signs of 16 sq ft per side each | — | — | 1 of 32 sq ft or 2 of 16 sq ft per development | On premises to be sold, rented or improved | — | §224-8A(6) |
| Non-business Message Sign | 6 ft above grade | 6 sq ft | — | 20 ft from any lot line; not within street right-of-way | Up to 3 per tax lot | Not closer than 20 ft to any lot line; not within public street right-of-way; not affixed to fences, trees, utility poles, bridges or traffic signs | — | §224-8A(11)(a)(b) |

### Commercial districts, Industrial districts, Commercial/retail districts, Nonresidential zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Roof Sign | 3 ft in height or 35 ft above grade (whichever is stricter) | — | 3/4 the width of the building | — | — | On roof | — | §224-8B(1)(b)(d) |
| Pole Sign or Ground Sign | — | — | — | 20 ft minimum for pole signs | 1 | On property; pole signs must have minimum setback 20 ft | — | §224-8B(1)(c)(d) |
| Roof Sign (Second, Option in Lieu of Pole/Ground Sign) | 3 ft or 35 ft above grade | — | 3/4 width of building | — | 1 (in lieu of freestanding sign) | On roof | — | §224-8B(1)(d) |
| Directional Sign | 4 ft above grade | 6 sq ft | — | 6 ft from any lot line | 2 | Traffic entrances and exits; not nearer than 6 ft to any lot line | — | §224-8B(3)(a) |
| Street Number Sign | 4 ft above grade | 2 sq ft | — | 10 ft from any lot line | 1 | On property, not nearer than 10 ft to any lot line | — | §224-8B(3)(b) |
| Temporary Real Estate / Sale / Rental Sign | — | Up to 2 signs, each max 64 sq ft | — | 20 ft from any lot line | 2 | On premises to be sold/rented/improved | — | §224-8B(4) |
| Construction Sign | 8 ft above grade | 32 sq ft | — | 20 ft from any lot line | 1 | Premises where construction/repair/renovation is in progress | — | §224-8B(5) |
| Temporary Non-business Message Sign | 6 ft above grade | 6 sq ft | — | 20 ft from any lot line, not within ROW | Up to 3 per tax lot | Not closer than 20 ft to any lot line; not within street right-of-way; not affixed to fences, trees, utility poles, bridges or traffic signs | — | §224-8B(8), refers to §224-8A(11)(b) |

### Shopping plaza

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Individual Store) | — | — | — | — | 1 per store | On store or enterprise | — | §224-8B(2) |
| Roof Sign (Individual Store) | 3 ft or 35 ft above grade | — | 3/4 width of building | — | 1 per store | On store or enterprise | — | §224-8B(2) |
| Plaza Pole Sign (Directory or Plaza Name) | — | — | — | — | 1 for entire plaza | At shopping plaza | — | §224-8B(2) |

## Prohibited signs in Henrietta Town

- No sign shall be constructed, set or erected on the exterior of any premises, fastened to, erected upon or painted on the exterior of any building or other structure or placed upon the ground, except as provided herein.
- All signs shall contain the least amount of information possible and should be designed in such a way as to be an asset to the community and not a distraction.
- No sign shall be erected, placed or maintained unless a permit has been obtained, unless otherwise stated.
- No advertising sign shall be erected on any property unless a permit has been granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals after public hearing.
- No sign or part thereof shall contain or consist of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or other similar moving, fluttering, revolving, flashing or animated devices, nor shall any of the aforesaid devices or strings of lights be used for advertising, illumination or attracting attention.
- A-frame, sandwich board and/or push-in signs are prohibited within the Town of Henrietta.
- Signs or any structure or portion thereof which advertises an activity, business, product or service no longer conducted or available on the premises on which the sign is located shall be prohibited and shall be removed within 30 days.
- No person shall park any vehicle on a public right-of-way or public property or on private property so as to be intended to be viewed from a motorized vehicular public right-of-way, which has attached thereto or located thereon any sign or advertising device for the basic purpose of providing advertisement of products or directing people to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property or any other premises.
- The placing of any sign other than a 'for sale' sign for residential property on any curb, sidewalk, post, pole, hydrant, bridge or tree is prohibited.
- Street banners shall not be permitted unless specifically approved for civic affairs by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

## Signs exempt from permit in Henrietta Town

- The provisions of the chapter shall not apply to safety signs, road signs, historical markers or highway directional signs erected by municipal or public agencies.
- Traffic directional signs not exceeding three square feet in size are permitted on private property without a permit, provided such signs conform to regulations relating to illumination and do not interfere with traffic.
- Governmental signs are allowed without permit.
- One sign indicating only the name and address of the occupant and permitted accessory use for single-family or two-family dwellings in residential districts does not require a permit.
- One sign for each building indicating only the street address for multiple dwellings does not require a permit.
- One nonilluminated real estate sign for the sale of a single residence, not exceeding three square feet, requires no permit.
- Private sale signs displayed for three days or less require no permit.
- Temporary business signs inside any window area of a building do not require Board approval or a building permit, provided the aggregate area does not exceed 40% of the window area.
- Non-business message signs and temporary non-business message signs (including political signs) not otherwise addressed, provided they meet specified size and location restrictions, do not require a permit; if posted on vacant land, they must be registered with the Town solely to assure property owner's knowledge.
- One sign indicating only the street number of a property in commercial or industrial districts does not require a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Application for a sign permit must include a scale drawing with dimensions, proposed design, legend, colors, materials, structural details, and, for ground, pole, or freestanding signs, a location map or plot plan.
- Whenever application is required to be made or is made to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a permit to erect a sign, the application and hearing are conducted per Zoning chapter provisions.
- Shopping plaza signs must have coordinated design and style for aesthetic uniformity. Such plaza pole signs require a special use permit from the Town Board.
- Street banners require specific approval for civic affairs by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

## Full detail

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