# Sign Regulations in Livonia, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Livonia, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/livonia
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/30488903#30488903)

## At a glance

Livonia, New York regulates 31 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Garage Sale Signs in the Residential Zoning Districts zoning district are capped at 4 ft above natural grade tall and 4 sq ft, with a ≥10 ft from side property line setback (Sec. §155-96D). Most commercial signs in Livonia require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 16 | 30 in (2.5 ft) | 100 sq ft (30 in × 40 ft) | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts | 8 | 6 ft above natural grade | 16 sq ft | — |
| Mixed Use Zoning Districts | 1 | — | — | — |
| Commercial Districts | 6 | 10 ft above natural grade | 100 sq ft | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Sale/Lease/Rental Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | ≥5 ft from property line | 1 per lot, 2 for corner lot | On premises for sale/rent; ≥5 ft from property line. | — | §155-95C |
| Place of Worship/Library/Museum/Social Club Sign or Bulletin Board | — | 16 sq ft | — | ≥10 ft from property line | 1 per lot, 2 for corner lot | On premises, ≥10 ft from property line. | — | §155-95D |
| Political Sign | 4 ft above natural grade | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per candidate per property | — | — | §155-95F |
| Nonprofit Event Banner | 30 in (2.5 ft) | 100 sq ft (30 in × 40 ft) | 40 ft | — | — | — | — | §155-95G |
| Sandwich or A-Frame Sign (Temporary) | 4 ft above natural grade | 6 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 | On-premises only; not in street right-of-way. | — | §155-95J |
| Real Estate Open House Sign | 4 ft from grade | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Freestanding; not attached to utility poles, guardrails, fences, or roadside structures. | — | §155-94E |
| Awning or Canopy Sign | Not above second floor window sill | — | Max projection: 8 ft or 2/3 sidewalk width from structure | Cannot extend into side/rear setbacks | — | On building; not below 8 ft above ground; cannot extend into side/rear setback | — | §155-98B |
| Roof Sign | 10 ft from lowest roof mounting point | 18 sq ft (no more than half building width) | No more than 1/2 of building width | — | — | On roof | — | §155-93I |

### Residential Zoning Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | ≥10 ft from any property line | 1 | On-premises; ≥10 ft from any property line | — | §155-96A |
| Development Sign (Permanent) | 6 ft above natural grade | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Main entrances of developments/subdivisions (≥5 lots), outside Village of Livonia. | — | §155-96B(1)-(2) |
| Development Sign (Temporary) | — | — | — | — | — | Public road right-of-way or adjacent public property | — | §155-96B(4) |
| Message Sign | 4 ft above natural grade | 6 sq ft | — | ≥10 ft from property line | — | ≥10 ft from any property line | — | §155-96C |
| Garage Sale Sign | 4 ft above natural grade | 4 sq ft | — | ≥10 ft from side property line | 1 | On premises; ≥10 ft from any side property line | — | §155-96D |
| Home Improvement/Contractor Sign (Temporary) | 4 ft above natural grade | 6 sq ft | — | ≥10 ft from side property line | — | ≥10 ft from side property line; on premises | — | §155-96E |
| Townhouse/Apartment Project Identification Sign (Freestanding) | 6 ft above natural grade | 16 sq ft | — | ≥10 ft from property line | 1 per project | ≥10 ft from property line; on-premises | — | §155-96F |
| Townhouse/Apartment Project Identification Sign (Wall) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On building wall | — | §155-96F |

### Commercial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On wall facing street; one per street frontage | — | §155-97A(1)(a)-(d) |
| Building Directory Sign | 6 ft above natural grade | 16 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per building | On building | — | §155-97A(2) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Attached to wall or building surface, projecting outward | — | §155-97B |
| Freestanding Business Sign | 10 ft above natural grade | 20 sq ft | — | ≥10 ft from property line/right-of-way | 1 per property or development | On-premises, ≥10 ft from property line/right-of-way | — | §155-97C |
| Directional Sign (Commercial Districts) | 4 ft above natural grade | 2 sq ft | — | ≥5 ft from property line | — | Entrance, exit, parking locations, etc. | — | §155-97D |
| Temporary Advertising/Promotional Banner | — | — | — | — | 1 per business | — | — | §155-97E |

## Prohibited signs in Livonia

- No sign shall be permitted in any zoning district except in compliance with the provisions of these regulations.
- No sign shall be erected, altered, moved or used without first obtaining a sign permit where required, and signs shall be used only for a permitted use, conditionally permitted use, or for a nonconforming use which may lawfully continue in accordance with the terms of these regulations.
- No application for approval of signs or for a sign permit shall be processed or permitted unless permission is granted from the property owner.
- No sign shall project across or over a property line or lease line, nor be in a public right-of-way.
- All signs shall comply with applicable provisions of the State of New York Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
- Billboards are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Signs containing luminous material, sequin-studded letters or lettering with fluorescent paint are prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected or allowed to exist so as to constitute a traffic hazard.
- No sign or other advertising structure shall be erected at the intersection of any streets in a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where, by reason of position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device or makes use of words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
- If any sign consists of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, balloons, searchlights and other similar moving, fluttering or revolving, flashing, smoke-generating or visual signal generation or animated devices that creates an adverse impact on safe traffic movements or strings of lights used for the purpose of advertising, illumination or attracting attention, the Code Enforcement Officer will have the authority to have the offending sign or part thereof removed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Livonia

- Signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function, including state or federal historic markers, or required by any law, ordinance or governmental regulation.
- Repainting, cleaning and other normal maintenance and repair of a sign or sign structure, unless a structural change is made or if the repair is in violation of the sign regulations.
- Memorial tablets or signs and locally designated historic markers not exceeding two square feet in area.
- Flags, emblems or insignias of the United States, the State of New York, town, village or counties, other countries and states, the United Nations or similar organizations of which this nation is a member.
- Signs for the direction or convenience of the public, including signs which identify restrooms or locations of public telephones or traffic control devices; however, the total area shall not exceed two square feet.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The Joint Planning Board, as part of site plan or subdivision review, or the Code Enforcement Officer in reviewing sign permits not subject to such review, shall consider the compatibility of the sign's location, color(s), lettering, size and overall design with on-site and adjacent architecture and community character.
- Development signs (for real estate subdivisions) require a sign permit and are subject to the criteria and standards of this article and additional standards required by the Joint Planning Board through the subdivision approval process.
- Building directory signs and on-premises freestanding business signs in commercial districts require Joint Planning Board review through the site plan approval process and require a sign permit.
- For awning and/or canopy signs, prior to the issuance of a sign permit, the applicant must furnish plans and specifications for review. The application may be referred to the Joint Planning Board for consideration of the appropriate relationship between the awning/canopy sign and the structure.
- Portable or temporary changeable-copy signs require the issuance of a conditional use permit with special restrictions from the Joint Planning Board.
- No sign shall be hereafter erected, placed or maintained except as provided by this article and only after a permit has been obtained in compliance with the provisions of this article, unless stated otherwise.

## Full detail

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