# Sign Regulations in Lansing Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lansing Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/lansing-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/33316508#33316508)

## At a glance

Lansing Town, New York regulates 18 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Wayfaring Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at Determined by Town Board, with a Must not impede sight distance setback (Sec. §210-4A(12), §210-5F). Most commercial signs in Lansing Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Sign District (R1, R2, L1) | 4 | — | 40 sq ft | — |
| Agricultural Sign District (R3, RA) | 4 | — | 48 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Sign District (B1, B2, IR) | 6 | — | 48 sq ft | — |
| Planned Development Area | 1 | — | — | — |
| Planned Sign Area (Business and Technology Park or Research Park) | 1 | — | To be determined by Planning Board via sign development plan | — |
| Planned Sign Area (Shopping Mall) | 1 | — | To be determined by Planning Board via sign development plan | — |
| Planned Sign Area (Contiguous Business) | 1 | — | To be determined by Planning Board via sign development plan | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 15 feet | 32 sq ft (commercial); 12 sq ft (other districts) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### Residential Sign District (R1, R2, L1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Sign | — | 18 sq ft | — | — | No more than two per premises (see §210-5I(1)) | On-premises | — | §210-6A |
| Residential-based Business Sign | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-premises | — | §210-6B |
| Multifamily Development Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | At each entrance | — | §210-6C |
| Institution Sign | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises | — | §210-6D |

### Commercial Sign District (B1, B2, IR)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Sign | — | 48 sq ft | — | — | No more than two per premises (see §210-5I(1)) | On-premises | — | §210-8A |
| Residential-based Business Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-premises | — | §210-8B |
| Multifamily Development Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | At each entrance | — | §210-8C |
| Shopping Center/Plaza Sign | — | 48 sq ft (center or plaza sign), 16 sq ft per business | — | — | — | On-premises; at shopping center/plaza | — | §210-8D |
| Institution Sign | — | 48 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises | — | §210-8E |
| Electronic Message Display Sign | — | Within area constraints per other sign types | — | — | — | On-premises | — | §210-5C(1)-(5), §210-5D |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tourist-oriented, Directional, or Informational Sign (Exempt) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §210-4A(1) |
| Construction Project Sign (Exempt) | — | 32 sq ft (commercial); 12 sq ft (other districts) | — | — | — | — | — | §210-4A(2) |
| For Sale/Lease/Rental Sign (Exempt) | — | 32 sq ft (commercial); 9 sq ft (other districts) | — | — | — | On-premises, temporary | — | §210-4A(3) |
| Temporary Sign (including Banner, Flag, Pennant, Streamer, Portable/Mobile) (Exempt) | — | 16 sq ft (total area per property) | — | — | — | — | — | §210-4A(4) |
| Political Sign (Exempt) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §210-4A(5) |
| Wayfaring Sign | — | Determined by Town Board | — | Must not impede sight distance | — | At/near intersections, in public right-of-way or on public property (or private property with owner's permission) | — | §210-4A(12), §210-5F |
| Freestanding Sign - Residential-Based Business (All Zones) | 9 feet | — | — | — | — | Residential sign district, on-premises | — | §210-5G |
| Freestanding Sign (Other than Residential-Based Business) | 15 feet | — | — | — | — | On-premises | — | §210-5G |

## Prohibited signs in Lansing Town

- All non-exempt signs require a sign permit.
- Illuminated signs shall not be lit or illuminated from one hour after sunset until sunrise each day, except that business identification signs may remain lit or illuminated during normal business hours.
- The illumination of any sign shall employ only light emitting a constant intensity, shall comply to the reasonable extent possible with dark-sky requirements, and shall not emit a light exceeding 0.3 footcandles measured at night.
- No illuminated sign shall contain flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving light, or have the appearance of flashing, moving, or scrolling, except that the overall static image may periodically change, but no more frequently than every 15 seconds.
- In no event shall an illuminated sign be placed, or its light directed, so that the illumination is directed upward, or at or upon any public right-of-way, or at or upon any adjacent occupied building or structure in a manner that may cause, create, or contribute to glare or distracting reflected light.
- All illuminated signs shall be subject to site plan review.
- Electronic message display signs are allowed only in commercial sign districts and all such signs shall be subject to site plan review.
- Except for wayfaring signs issued pursuant to a sign permit, no billboards or off-premises signs are permitted in any sign district or area of the Town without a use variance.
- Except for wayfaring signs, or unless otherwise allowed by this chapter, or unless a permit has been obtained by any governmental or public authorities, no signs may be located within any public right-of-way unless approved through a site plan review process or variance. Permission or permits from governmental or public authorities having jurisdiction are also required.
- No freestanding sign for residential-based businesses located within a residential sign district shall exceed nine feet in height. No other freestanding sign shall exceed 15 feet in height. Signs located or mounted upon the exterior of any building or structure shall not extend above the fascia or be mounted on the roof.
- No planned sign area may be sited within any residential sign district.
- Unless expressly permitted, or unless within a planned sign area or a variance is granted, for all commercial activity signs and other commercial and business signs, no more than two signs shall be allowed per each premises, and the area of each sign shall not exceed the maximum allowed.
- Only one residential-based business sign is allowed per premises upon which a residential business (or home occupation) is located.
- The failure to timely comply with any conditions stated in any site plan review approval, any variance, or upon any sign permit shall be deemed a violation.
- All signs, whether exempt, permitted, nonconforming, or otherwise, shall at all times be kept in good repair and neatly finished or painted as necessary to maintain appearance and to ensure the sign is free from all hazards.
- All signs must at all times be maintained in such condition as to not be detrimental to public health or safety.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lansing Town

- Tourist-oriented signs and directional and informational signs not exceeding six square feet, provided they are not illuminated, and otherwise meet the listed conditions.
- Construction project signs, not exceeding 32 square feet in commercial sign districts or 12 square feet in other districts, are temporary or removed within 30 days of substantial completion or certificate of occupancy.
- Signs advertising the sale, lease, or rental of the premises, which are on-premises, do not exceed 32 square feet in commercial sign districts or nine square feet in other districts, and are removed within 30 days after sale, lease, or rental.
- Temporary signs, including banners, flags, pennants, streamers, ribbons, and mobile or portable signs, not exceeding 16 square feet in total area, emplaced for no more than 30 days, and removed within seven days from the end of the event (and not re-emplaced within 30 days of removal).
- Political signs not exceeding 32 square feet in all sign districts.
- Signs erected and maintained by any governmental agency pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function or required by any law, ordinance, or regulation.
- Any flags, emblems, or symbols of a nation, governmental body, or school.
- Memorial tablets or historical markers erected by any governmental agency.
- Signs or temporary signs for public safety, when allowed or deemed necessary by the Enforcement Officer.
- Signs or decorations emplaced in celebration of national holidays, generally recognized days of observance, or significant local, regional, or national events, provided they do not constitute a public nuisance or hazard and do not contain commercial names, trademarks, or logos.
- Traditional residential accessory signs, such as signs promoting a favorite college, university, or team; temporary signs for household or neighborhood events; or signs displaying a historical location or family crest.
- Wayfaring signs owned, installed, and maintained by the Town or a governmental authority granted a sign permit by the Town and meeting the other listed requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All planned sign areas (e.g., business and technology parks, shopping malls, contiguous businesses) must submit a sign development plan for site plan review and approval by the Planning Board.
- A sign development plan must be coordinated to cover the entire planned sign area, include explanations and sketches showing typical sign designs, lighting, coloration, and locations, and preserve or enhance significant scenic, historical, geological, or architectural features.
- Sign development plans must be approved, rejected, or approved with conditions by the Planning Board in the site plan review process.
- Changes to an approved sign development plan require review by, and new site planning approval from, the Planning Board.
- All illuminated signs shall be subject to site plan review.
- Electronic message display signs are allowed only in commercial sign districts and are subject to site plan review.
- Except for wayfaring signs or unless otherwise allowed, signs in public rights-of-way require site plan review or a variance.
- If a proposed sign requires site plan approval, the Enforcement Officer must refer the matter to the Planning Board before a sign permit may be issued.
- If a proposed sign requires a variance, the matter must be referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals before a permit may be issued.
- Exempt signs exceeding exemption standards require a sign permit or site plan review as elsewhere required by this chapter.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 8 zoning districts in Lansing Town — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Lansing+Town+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-lansing-town

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