# Sign Regulations in Marilla Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Marilla Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/marilla-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/7714702#7714702)

## At a glance

Marilla Town, New York regulates 24 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Pole Signs in the Business Zone Districts zoning district are capped at 20 feet tall and 60 square feet per side (with Planning Board approval, otherwise 32 sq. ft.), with a 20 feet from side property line; at least 12 feet from the roadbed; not within right-of-way. setback (Sec. §700-43F(1,2,3,4,6); §700-43E(1,5,6)). Most commercial signs in Marilla Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Zone Districts | 7 | 20 feet | 100 square feet AND no more than 15% of the surface (if less than 32 sq. ft., stricter limits in malls apply) | — |
| Agriculture districts, Residential districts | 6 | 7 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | 12 feet above ground | 32 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Business Zone Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Pole Sign | 20 feet | 60 square feet per side (with Planning Board approval, otherwise 32 sq. ft.) | — | 20 feet from side property line; at least 12 feet from the roadbed; not within right-of-way. | One per building, except on corner lots (one per frontage). Maximum two signs per business or activity. | Must be set back at least 20 feet from side property line and at least 12 feet from the roadbed. Not within right-of-way. | — | §700-43F(1,2,3,4,6); §700-43E(1,5,6) |
| Wall Sign (Attached Including Windows/Doors) | — | 100 square feet AND no more than 15% of the surface (if less than 32 sq. ft., stricter limits in malls apply) | — | Not specified for wall signs. | Maximum two per business or activity. Not more than one ground sign. | Attached to the front of a building. | — | §700-43F(5); §700-43E(5,6), §700-43C(2) |
| Ground Sign (Shopping Center/Plaza/Mall - Center Identification Only) | 20 feet | 64 square feet | — | — | One per center/facility. | On premises of the shopping center/plaza/mall. | — | §700-43G(1) |
| Ground Sign (Individual Business in Shopping Center/Joint Development) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §700-43G(2) |
| Wall Sign (Shopping Center/Plaza/Mall – Principal Activity) | — | 32 square feet AND no more than 15% of surface | — | — | One per principal activity | On building of individual principal activity. | — | §700-43G(3,4) |
| Temporary Sign (Political/Educational/Charitable/Religious/Nonprofit) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | On premises; subject to general placement and obstruction rules. | — | §700-43J(1,4); §700-43D(7,10) |
| Banner (Temporary) | — | — | — | — | — | Over sidewalk or roadway. | — | §700-43J(4) |

### Agriculture districts, Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Occupant/Home Occupation Sign | 4 feet (if freestanding) | 2 square feet per side | — | No closer than 10 ft to any lot line. | — | On premises. | — | §700-43L(1) |
| Identification Sign (Farms, Multi-family dwellings, Public buildings) | 6 feet above grade | 16 square feet | — | No closer to any lot line than 1/2 required setback. | One per premise | On premises. | — | §700-43L(2) |
| Sale/Lease/Rental Sign | 4 feet | 9 square feet | — | Not less than 5 ft inside property line. | No more than 2 per property | On premises; not less than 5 ft inside property line. | — | §700-43L(3), §700-43D(2) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign (Permanent) | 7 feet | 50 square feet | — | — | — | At subdivision entrance. | — | §700-43L(4) |
| Subdivision Sale Sign (Temporary) | 6 feet | 16 square feet | — | — | — | At subdivision entrance. | — | §700-43L(5) |
| Roadside Stand sign (Agricultural) | — | 24 square feet | — | — | No more than 2 per roadside stand | On premises selling agricultural produce, in season. | — | §700-43L(6), §700-43D(7) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On-premises Directional Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | On-site. | — | §700-43D(1) |
| Warning/Private Drive/No Trespassing | — | 2 square feet per face | — | — | — | On premises. | — | §700-43D(3) |
| Church/School Bulletin Board or Fire Company Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | On premises. | — | §700-43D(4) |
| House/Building Number Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | Affixed to house/building. | — | §700-43D(5) |
| Builder/Contractor Sign (During Construction) | — | 12 square feet | — | — | One per project | On construction premises. | — | §700-43D(6) |
| Gasoline Pump Price Sign | — | 3 square feet | — | — | — | Affixed to gasoline pump. | — | §700-43D(8) |
| Private Owner Merchandise Sign (Garage Sale/Auction) | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | On premises. | — | §700-43J(5) |
| Off-premises Directional Sign (Business/Industry) | 12 feet above ground | 16 square feet per side; no more than two sides | — | 20 - 60 feet from roadbed | — | No closer than 20 feet and no more than 60 feet from highway roadbed | — | §700-43I(1-5) |

## Prohibited signs in Marilla Town

- No sign shall be erected or maintained within the right-of-way nor within 12 feet of the roadbed of any public street or highway (except those on buildings housing the business/activity).
- No permanent or temporary sign shall be placed within 150 feet of a road intersection so as to cause a traffic hazard, or resemble/interfere with authorized traffic control devices, or cause confusion to traffic.
- No sign shall project into the public right-of-way.
- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving lights; luminous or indirectly illuminated signs and lighting devices must only emit light of constant intensity and require Planning Board approval.
- No luminous sign, indirectly illuminated sign, or lighting device shall be placed or directed to cause glare or non-diffused beams on public streets, sidewalks, adjacent premises, or use mirrors/mirror-like surfaces.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained upon the roof of any building or structure.
- No vehicle, manufactured home or trailer with a sign painted or placed on it shall be parked or stationed primarily to display the sign.
- No sign shall hinder a clear view into/out of buildings or prevent access from doors, windows, or fire escapes.
- No billboard or sign advertising a business use/service shall be permitted except for that use/service on the same premises.
- No sign shall have more than two sides.
- No sign attached to the front of a building (including windows/doors) shall exceed 15% of the surface area it is attached to, nor more than 100 square feet, nor project more than 12 inches.
- Freestanding signs must be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the side property lines.
- No sign not advertising a bona fide business conducted on the premises may remain; such signs must be removed within 10 days of notification.
- No temporary sign shall be attached to fences, trees, utility poles, bridges, or traffic signs, nor obstruct vision/traffic or create hazards/disturbances.
- No sign may be erected, re-erected, constructed or structurally altered without a permit from the Code Enforcement Officer, except as exempted.
- No more than two signs may be erected/maintained for a single business/activity on a single property unless otherwise permitted.
- No sign may be altered, rebuilt, enlarged, extended, or relocated so as to increase nonconformity; failure to maintain nonconforming signs may constitute abandonment and require removal.

## Signs exempt from permit in Marilla Town

- On-premises directional signs for public convenience (e.g., 'Office,' 'Entrance,' 'Exit,' not exceeding 2 sq ft) require no permit.
- Temporary signs for lease or sale of lot/building/property (not exceeding 9 sq ft) require no permit; must be removed within 30 days after sale/lease.
- Nonilluminated warning, private drive, posted, or no trespassing signs not exceeding 2 sq ft per face require no permit.
- Church or school bulletin boards or fire company boards not exceeding 32 sq ft require no permit.
- House/building number signs not more than 4 sq ft displaying street number, occupant name, or property name require no permit.
- One builder's or contractor's sign (not exceeding 12 sq ft), during construction, requires no permit; must be removed within 10 days after construction is substantially completed.
- No more than two temporary signs for a roadside stand selling agricultural produce (not exceeding 24 sq ft) require no permit.
- Gasoline station signs attached to pumps displaying fuel prices (not exceeding 3 sq ft) require no permit.
- Holiday decorations, including lighting, are exempt from the sign ordinance.
- Political posters, banners, and signs not exceeding 24 sq ft are exempt from permit requirements.
- The regulations do not apply to any sign/directional device erected by a governmental agency, nonadvertising signs identifying underground utility lines, or signs required by Environmental Conservation Law.
- The ordinance is not to be used to prohibit religious, patriotic, or holiday decorations during the respective seasons (in any district).
- The ordinance is not to be used to restrict political process signs or banners.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Every application for a sign permit must be accompanied by plans to scale, showing area, location, relation to structures/ROW, lighting method, and other information as required for code compliance.
- Luminous or indirectly illuminated signs and lighting devices require submission of an application for approval before the Planning Board; permit will be issued only after approval.
- Any sign in excess of 32 sq ft (or up to 60 sq ft for certain Business Zones) requires application, review, and approval by Planning Board; only then can CEO issue a permit.
- An overall sign design plan is required with the building/use permit application for centers/facilities with more than one principal building/activity; plan must show all signage and ensure reasonable uniformity of design, lettering, lighting, and material.
- Any community service signs to be reconstructed or altered will be reviewed by CEO.
- Applicants who construct or alter signs without a permit must file retroactive application/fees upon written notice.
- If a project subject to zoning review is proposed for a property with a nonconforming sign, the sign must be brought into compliance as a condition of project approval.

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