# Sign Regulations in Manlius Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Manlius Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/manlius-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/11049494#11049494)

## At a glance

Manlius Town, New York regulates 16 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Commercial Real Estate Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 16 sq ft per face (Sec. §155-26C(1), (3), (5)). Most commercial signs in Manlius Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 15 | 6 ft from ground | 100 sq ft or 5% of building facade, whichever is less | — |
| Commercial A, Commercial B, Neighborhood Shopping | 1 | 4 ft | 6 sq ft per face | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professional or Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One | Affixed to building, on same plot as principal use | — | §155-25C(1) |
| Commercial Real Estate Sign | 6 ft | 16 sq ft per face | — | — | One per street frontage (up to two for qualifying corner lots) | On premises, not in right of way. May be attached to building or freestanding with in-ground posts. | — | §155-26C(1), (3), (5) |
| Contractor/Developer Sign (Commercial Property) | 6 ft | 16 sq ft per face | — | — | One | On commercial property, not in right of way. May be attached to building or freestanding with in-ground posts. | — | §155-26C(2)-(3) |
| Residential Real Estate Sign | 4 ft | 4 sq ft per face | — | — | One per street frontage | On lot for sale/rent/lease | — | §155-26D(1) |
| Residential Open House Sign | 4 ft | 4 sq ft per face | — | — | Max three per event | Any property with owner/tenant permission | — | §155-26D(2) |
| Roadside Stand Sign | 4 ft | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | One | On owner's land | — | §155-26G |
| Garage Sale Sign | 4 ft | 4 sq ft per face (general & per day); 16 sq ft per face (association main entrance) | — | — | One per garage sale, max three per event day (including directionals) | On premises (general); at main entrance (association); any property with permission for directionals | — | §155-26H(1)-(4) |
| Residential Contractor Sign | 4 ft | 4 sq ft per face | — | — | One | On premises | — | §155-26J |

### Commercial A, Commercial B, Neighborhood Shopping

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Portable (A-frame) Sign | 4 ft | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | One per business | At place of business, on premises | — | §155-26F |

## Prohibited signs in Manlius Town

- No signs shall be attached to fences, trees, utility poles, traffic signs, guide rails, or similar objects.
- No signs shall be placed in a public street or right-of-way.
- No signs shall be placed in positions that will obstruct or impair vision or traffic, or in any manner create a hazard or disturbance to the health and welfare of the general public.
- Signs shall not impair public safety.
- Signs shall not restrict clear vision between a sidewalk and a street.
- Signs shall not be confused with any traffic sign or signal.
- Signs shall not prevent free access to any door, window or fire escape.
- Flashing, fading, oscillating and revolving signs shall not be permitted unless necessary for public safety or welfare.
- Light emitting diode (LED) display signs, or signs similar in technology as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer, that scroll, move, display animation, or change pictures or script shall be prohibited.
- All signs not expressly permitted under this article are prohibited, unless regulation of such signs is specifically preempted by state or federal law.

## Signs exempt from permit in Manlius Town

- One professional or home occupation sign, not exceeding two square feet, affixed to the building, after the granting of an accessory use permit.
- Signs identifying any nonresidential building or use permitted in residential districts, not exceeding a total of four square feet, provided that such signs are affixed to the building.
- Directional or information signs, not exceeding four square feet per face or four feet in height.
- Signs necessary for public safety or welfare, not exceeding four square feet per face, but this subsection shall not include commercial signs.
- Minor sign face changes such as new or additional professional employee names or telephone numbers do not require a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Wall-mounted signs require the issuance of a building permit from the Department of Planning and Development.
- Freestanding signs may be reviewed and permitted by the Planning Board during the subdivision and/or site plan process, or may be permitted by the Department of Planning and Development after the issuance of a building permit.
- Permanent signs not specifically allowed otherwise require Planning Board approval and/or a building permit from the Department of Planning and Development as set forth in §155-25.
- Sign face changes such as new face, wording, colors and dimensions are allowed upon the issuance of a building permit from the Department of Planning and Development in compliance with this section.
- Existing legal nonconforming signs: If any changes are made to such signs, the new or changed sign will be allowed only upon the issuance of a building permit from the Department of Planning and Development in compliance with this section.

## Full detail

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