# Sign Regulations in Malone, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Malone, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/malone
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/15035094#15035094)

## At a glance

Malone, New York regulates 20 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Business District, Commercial District, Industrial District zoning district are capped at 25 feet tall and 100 square feet, plus 25 square feet per commercial occupancy above one; max total 200 square feet, with a setback 35 feet from property line or attached to building. setback (Sec. §48-9C(1)-(8)). Most commercial signs in Malone require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District | 2 | — | 16 square feet | — |
| Residential-Limited Business District | 2 | — | 32 square feet | — |
| Business District, Commercial District, Industrial District | 9 | 25 feet | 200 square feet | — |
| Historic Districts | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | — | 32 square feet | — |

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

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign (General) | — | 16 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §48-6A, §48-6B, §48-6C |
| Digital/LED Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §48-9E(2)-(4) |

### Business District, Commercial District, Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 200 square feet | — | — | — | Parallel to and within 15 inches of exterior building wall | — | §48-8A(1), §48-9A(1)-(4) |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 feet | 100 square feet, plus 25 square feet per commercial occupancy above one; max total 200 square feet | — | Min 5 feet from property line. For real estate or development signs, portable: setback 35 feet from property line or attached to building. | One per lot. For shopping centers with 4+ stores or 20,000 sq ft, one common freestanding sign. | — | — | §48-9C(1)-(8) |
| Projecting Sign | 12 feet or top of second floor | — | — | — | — | Perpendicular or projecting more than 15 inches from wall | — | §48-9B(1)-(5) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 16 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §48-9D(3), §48-3B(1) |
| Digital/LED Sign | — | 24 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §48-9E(1)-(4) |
| Representational Sign | — | 15 square feet | — | — | One per establishment | Attached to principal structure | — | §48-8A(3) |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Front or sides of awning | — | §48-9D(2) |
| Copy-Change Wall Sign (Theaters Only) | — | — | — | — | — | On theaters | — | §48-9A(4) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Off-Premises Directional Sign | — | 10 square feet | — | — | One per establishment | Off-premises | — | §48-4F(1) |
| Sale/Rent Sign | — | 8 sq ft (residential), 32 sq ft (other districts) | — | — | — | On property for sale/rent | — | §48-3B(2) |
| Parking Lot Directional Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | Parking lot entrance/exit | — | §48-3B(3) |
| Parking Lot Identity/Conditions Sign | — | 9 square feet | — | — | — | Parking lot | — | §48-3B(3) |
| Development Sign | — | 16 sq ft (residential), 32 sq ft (other districts) | — | — | — | On property developed | — | §48-3B(4) |
| Lawn Sign (Work in Progress) | — | 12 sq ft (residential), 32 sq ft (other districts) | — | — | — | On property where work is performed (min 1 ft behind sidewalk) | — | §48-3B(5) |
| Institutional Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | One per entrance | On premises of places of worship, libraries, etc. | — | §48-8B(3) |
| Multiple Dwelling/Apartment Availability Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | One per entrance | At entrance on different streets/highways | — | §48-8B(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Malone

- Any sign or use of signs not specifically permitted by the provisions of this chapter is prohibited.
- No sign shall be located in such a way as to interfere with, or to be reasonably confused with, other traffic, traffic signs or signals, nor shall it hinder driver vision.
- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain a flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving light or lights.
- No sign or sign supports shall be placed upon the roof of any building.
- No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape.
- No sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- Temporary signs shall not be attached to fences, trees, utility poles, rocks or other parts of a natural landscape.
- Temporary signs shall not be placed in a position that will obstruct or impair traffic or in any manner create a hazard or disturbance to the health, safety and welfare of the general public.

## Signs exempt from permit in Malone

- Temporary signs are exempt from permit requirements, but must comply with general standards and unsafe/unlawful sign regulations.
- Signs advertising the sale or rental of the premises by the owner, broker, or interested party are exempt from permit requirements, subject to size and number limitations, and must be removed within 15 days after the sale or rental.
- Signs designating entrances to or exits from a parking lot (limited to size and number), and one sign per parking lot designating conditions, use, or identity (subject to size and corner lot restrictions), are exempt from permit requirements.
- Development signs erected in connection with the development of premises are exempt from permit requirements, subject to size, number, and removal after completion or sale.
- Lawn signs of mechanics, painters or artisans working on-site are exempt from permit requirements, subject to size and prompt removal after completion of work.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No explicit requirement for a master sign plan, sign plan, or similar is present in the ordinance.
- Large projects are required to undergo a site plan review as per the New York State Code (which may include sign considerations).
- Variance requests (such as for sign dimensional relief) require an appeal to the Planning Board and compliance with its procedural requirements.

## 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 5 zoning districts in Malone — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Malone+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-malone

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