# Sign Regulations in Massena Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Massena Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/massena-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/13841005#13841005)

## At a glance

Massena Town, New York regulates 9 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Business Sign (Wall)s in the H-C District zoning district are capped at Not higher than the principal building; cannot be roof mounted tall and 450 sq ft, with a 25 ft from any lot line setback (Sec. §207-33E). Most commercial signs in Massena Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| N-C District | 4 | 30 ft above average natural grade | 300 sq ft | — |
| H-C District | 3 | 30 ft above average natural grade | 600 sq ft | — |
| Residential District (R-1, R-A) | 3 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Industrial District (I) | 1 | 30 ft above average natural grade | 300 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### N-C District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign | 8 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | §207-33D(1), §207-33C(1), §138-4A |
| General Business Sign | 16 ft | 64 sq ft (total) | — | — | 2 | — | — | §207-33D(2), §138-4A |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | 25 ft from pavement | — | May be located within required front yards, but no closer than 25 feet from the pavement. | — | §207-33D(3), §138-4A |
| Billboard | 30 ft above average natural grade | 300 sq ft | — | Must comply with building setbacks of the district | — | Outside the highway right-of-way, on parcels of at least 500 ft frontage | — | §207-33B(2)-(9) |

### H-C District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign (Wall) | Not higher than the principal building; cannot be roof mounted | 450 sq ft | — | 25 ft from any lot line | 2, unless approved for more by Planning Board | Not projecting into any public street or right-of-way; at least 25 ft from any lot line; must provide clear visibility for vehicle ingress/egress | — | §207-33E |
| Pylon Sign | 25 ft | 600 sq ft | — | 25 ft from any dedicated road/right-of-way | 2 | At least 25 ft from any dedicated road or right-of-way | — | §207-33E |
| Billboard | 30 ft above average natural grade | 300 sq ft | — | Must comply with building setbacks of the district | — | Outside the highway right-of-way, on parcels of at least 500 ft frontage | — | §207-33B(2)-(9) |

### Residential District (R-1, R-A)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign | 8 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | §207-33C(1), §138-4A |
| Sign for Other Uses | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 2 | — | — | §207-33C(2), §138-4A |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | 25 ft from pavement | — | May be located within required front yards, but no closer than 25 feet from the pavement. | — | §207-33C(3), §138-4A |

## Prohibited signs in Massena Town

- No sign shall be placed on the public right-of-way.
- No lighted signs shall be used.
- No sign, billboard, advertising display or structure, poster or device shall be erected, moved, enlarged or reconstructed except as expressly permitted in this chapter.
- The following types of signs or artificial lighting are prohibited: Flashing signs (signs or devices on which the artificial light is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times when in use), signs which compete for attention with or may be mistaken for a traffic signal, artificial lighting which directly illuminates an abutting residential property.
- Signs displayed on a parked trailer or other vehicle where the primary purpose is to advertise a product, service, business, or other activity are prohibited (except for business vehicles primarily and actively used for nonadvertising business purposes).
- Temporary signs for a special event or property sale, rental, or repair must be removed by the property owner or agent after 30 days.

## Signs exempt from permit in Massena Town

- Business logos, identification, or advertising on vehicles primarily and actively used for nonadvertising business purposes are permitted.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Billboards are authorized only in N-C and H-C Districts after site plan review by the Planning Board.
- Only two signs are permitted on a building in H-C District, unless additional signs are approved by the Planning Board when the site plan is approved.

## 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 Massena Town — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Massena+Town+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-massena-town

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