# Sign Regulations in Le Roy, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Le Roy, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/le-roy
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-12
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12669909#12669909)

## At a glance

Le Roy, New York regulates 16 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Commercial District (C-1, C-2) zoning district are capped at 25 feet above finished grade tall and 40 square feet per side, with a Not less than 10 feet from front property line, not less than 5 feet from side property line setback (Sec. § 215-48 C(4)(b)(4), C(8)(b)). Most commercial signs in Le Roy require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3) | 2 | — | 12 square feet | — |
| Commercial District (C-1, C-2) | 10 | 25 feet above finished grade | 80 square feet total for structure | — |
| Industrial District (I) | 10 | 25 feet above finished grade | 80 square feet total for structure | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 4 feet | 8 square feet in residential districts; 16 square feet in business or industrial districts | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Commercial District (C-1, C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 3 feet | — | — | — | One per wall per use | Attached to the wall of the building | — | § 215-48 C(4)(b), C(8)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 feet above finished grade | 40 square feet per side | — | Not less than 10 feet from front property line, not less than 5 feet from side property line | One per building | On premises | — | § 215-48 C(4)(b)(4), C(8)(b) |
| Freestanding Sign - Shopping Center | 25 feet above grade level | 80 square feet total for structure | — | At least 15 feet from edge of public right-of-way | One common sign with tenant reader boards | Denoting the name of the shopping facility | — | § 215-48 C(4)(b)(5) |
| Projecting Sign | 3 feet | — | — | Not closer than 15 feet from corner of building at street intersection | — | Attached to building extending more than 9 inches from face (15 inches for copy-change) | — | § 215-48 C(8)(c) |
| Representational Sign | — | 15 square feet | — | — | One per establishment | Attached to principal structure | — | § 215-48 C(4)(b)(6) |
| Illuminated Public Service Sign (Time/Temperature) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 215-48 C(4)(b)(7) |
| Price/Product Sign - Gasoline Station | 8 feet above grade | 6 square feet per side | — | Not closer than 10 feet from edge of pavement if not on pump island | Two | On pump island or set not closer than 10 feet from edge of pavement | — | § 215-48 C(4)(b)(8) |
| Movable Sign | 4 feet total height | — | 3 feet total width | — | One per establishment | In front of retail stores or commercial establishments | — | § 215-48 C(5)(b) |

### Industrial District (I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 3 feet | — | — | — | One per wall per use | Attached to the wall of the building | — | § 215-48 C(4)(b), C(8)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 feet above finished grade | 40 square feet per side | — | Not less than 10 feet from front property line, not less than 5 feet from side property line | One per building | On premises | — | § 215-48 C(4)(b)(4), C(8)(b) |
| Freestanding Sign - Shopping Center | 25 feet above grade level | 80 square feet total for structure | — | At least 15 feet from edge of public right-of-way | One common sign with tenant reader boards | Denoting the name of the shopping facility | — | § 215-48 C(4)(b)(5) |
| Projecting Sign | 3 feet | — | — | Not closer than 15 feet from corner of building at street intersection | — | Attached to building extending more than 9 inches from face (15 inches for copy-change) | — | § 215-48 C(8)(c) |
| Representational Sign | — | 15 square feet | — | — | One per establishment | Attached to principal structure | — | § 215-48 C(4)(b)(6) |
| Illuminated Public Service Sign (Time/Temperature) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 215-48 C(4)(b)(7) |
| Price/Product Sign - Gasoline Station | 8 feet above grade | 6 square feet per side | — | Not closer than 10 feet from edge of pavement if not on pump island | Two | On pump island or set not closer than 10 feet from edge of pavement | — | § 215-48 C(4)(b)(8) |
| Movable Sign | 4 feet total height | — | 3 feet total width | — | One per establishment | In front of retail stores or commercial establishments | — | § 215-48 C(5)(b) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | — | 8 square feet in residential districts; 16 square feet in business or industrial districts | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 215-48 C(3) |
| Portable Sign - New Business | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 215-48 C(5)(a) |
| Masonry Wall-Type Sign | 4 feet | — | — | — | — | As freestanding sign | — | § 215-48 C(8)(b)(6) |
| Sign Directory | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 215-48 C(8)(d)(2) |

## Prohibited signs in Le Roy

- No off-premises signs shall be allowed other than as permitted under Subsection C(1).
- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving lights, sparklers, twinklers, foreign material, sound or smoke, except to show time and temperature. Strings of lights shall not be allowed.
- No sign shall impair or cause confusion of vehicular or pedestrian traffic in its design, color or placement. No such sign shall impair visibility for the motorist at a street corner or intersection by placement and location within 25 feet of the intersection of the street or highway lines.
- No sign or sign supports shall be placed upon the roof of any building.
- No sign shall consist of banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices.
- No advertising message shall be extended over more than one sign placed along a street or highway.
- Temporary and/or portable signs, including copy-change signs, not otherwise specifically permitted in this section.
- Temporary and/or portable signs shall not be attached to or placed upon any tree, lamppost, utility pole, hydrant, bridge or fence located within a public right-of-way. Freestanding temporary and/or portable signs shall only be placed within a public right-of-way upon the issuance of a special use permit.

## Signs exempt from permit in Le Roy

- Historical markers, tablets and statues, memorial signs and plaques; names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze, stainless steel or similar material; and emblems installed by governmental agencies, religious or nonprofit organizations; not exceeding six square feet.
- Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection with commercial promotion.
- On-premises directional signs for the convenience of the general public, identifying public parking areas, fire zones, entrances and exits and similar signs, nonilluminated, not exceeding four square feet per face and six feet in height. Business names, logos or advertising messages shall not be allowed as part of such signs.
- Non-illuminated warning, private drive, posted or no trespassing signs, not exceeding two square feet per face.
- One on-premises sign, either freestanding or attached, in connection with any residential building in any zoning district, for permitted professional office or home occupation, not exceeding two square feet and set back at least 10 feet from the property line. Such sign shall state name and vocation only. Illumination shall not produce a direct glare beyond the limits of the property line.
- Number and name plates identifying residents, mounted on house, apartment or mailbox, not exceeding one square foot in area.
- Lawn signs identifying residents, not exceeding one square foot (per side). Such signs are to be nonilluminated, except by a light which is an integral part of a lamppost if used as a support, with no advertising message thereon.
- Private-owner merchandise sale signs for garage sales and auctions, not exceeding four square feet for a period not exceeding four days within a given month.
- Temporary nonilluminated 'for sale,' 'for rent,' real estate signs and signs of similar nature, concerning the premises upon which the sign is located. In a residential zoning district, one sign not exceeding four square feet per side. In a commercial or industrial zoning district, one sign not exceeding 50 feet, set back at least 15 feet from all property lines. All such signs shall be removed within three days after the sale, lease or rental of the premises.
- Temporary, nonilluminated window signs and posters not exceeding 50% of the window surface.
- Holiday decorations, including lighting, are exempt from the provisions of this chapter and may be displayed in any district without a permit.
- Temporary directional signs for meetings, conventions and other assemblies.
- One sign, not exceeding six square feet in the residential districts, nor 16 square feet in the business districts, listing the architect, engineer, contractor and/or owner on premises where construction, renovation or repair is in progress.
- Political posters, banners, promotional devices and similar signs, provided that: Such signs are removed within seven days of the election. Such signs comply with Subsection C(2) of this section.
- Signs required by federal, state, county or Village regulations (i.e., New York State registered motor vehicle shop and New York State inspection stations).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applications for sign permits shall include elevation and plan drawings to scale, a full description of the placement and appearance of the proposed sign, including location on the premises, method of illumination, graphic design, and visual message.
- For groups of two or more contiguous stores in a shopping center (mall or plaza) or where a lesser number of stores total not less than 20,000 square feet of gross leasable area, all such signs (main signs and tenant signs) shall have site plan review and approval before installation is allowed.
- Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Zoning Enforcement Officer relative to the provision of this section may appeal such decision in writing to the Board of Appeals as provided in § 215-14 and shall comply with all procedural requirements prescribed by the Board of Appeals.

## Full detail

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