# Sign Regulations in Medina, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Medina, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/medina
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/13954161#13954161)

## At a glance

Medina, New York regulates 22 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 30 feet tall and 20 sq ft per side (double-faced), with a Min 2 ft from front, 5 ft from side property lines; min 50 ft from other freestanding sign setback (Sec. §254-39J(2)(c)). Most commercial signs in Medina 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 | 15 | 30 feet | 24 sq ft | — |
| Residential District | 3 | — | 6 sq ft | — |
| Business District, Industrial Zoning District | 3 | — | 50 sq ft | — |
| Historic Districts | 1 | — | 32 sq ft (if not on facade) | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | Maximum 2 per storefront, only one may be freestanding | On wall of the building; not above second floor; not beyond wall ends. | — | §254-39J(2)(a) |
| Projecting Sign | 12 feet | — | — | — | — | On building, not above 2nd floor. | — | §254-39J(2)(b) |
| Freestanding Sign | 30 feet | 20 sq ft per side (double-faced) | — | Min 2 ft from front, 5 ft from side property lines; min 50 ft from other freestanding sign | Only 1 may be freestanding per storefront | Not less than 2 ft from front property line or less than 5 ft from side line, not less than 50 ft from other freestanding signs. | — | §254-39J(2)(c) |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On awning face (front or sides), must be painted or affixed flat. | — | §254-39J(2)(d)[1] |
| On-premise Directional Sign | 6 ft | 4 sq ft per face | — | — | — | On premises only. | — | §254-39C(3) |
| Roadside Stand Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per stand | Not on public right-of-way. | — | §254-39C(7) |
| Noncommercial Speech Sign (Residential) | — | 4 sq ft (total for all such signs on a lot) | — | — | 2 per lot | — | — | §254-39C(10) |
| Noncommercial Speech Sign (Business) | — | 16 sq ft (total for all such signs on a lot) | — | — | 2 per lot | — | — | §254-39C(10) |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential District) | — | 4 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per premises | On premises offered for sale/rent. | — | §254-39C(5) |
| Political Campaign Poster (Residential District) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §254-39C(11) |
| Construction Sign (Residential District) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per project | At construction/renovation/repair site. | — | §254-39C(9) |

### Business District, Industrial Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign (Business or Industrial District) | — | 50 sq ft | — | 15 ft from all property lines | 1 per premises | On premises offered for sale/rent. | — | §254-39C(5) |
| Political Campaign Poster (Business/Industrial District) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §254-39C(11) |
| Construction Sign (Business District) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per project | At construction/renovation/repair site. | — | §254-39C(9) |

## Prohibited signs in Medina

- No advertising sign shall be placed on premises other than the site of the business advertised except as permitted under the exempt signs provisions.
- The total number of permitted signs on a single storefront shall not exceed two, of which only one may be freestanding.
- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving lights except to show time and temperature.
- No sign shall create a traffic hazard or impair or cause confusion or unduly distract motorists or pedestrian traffic by design, color, or placement.
- No sign shall impair visibility for motorists at a street corner or intersection by placement and location within 25 feet of the intersection of the street or highway lines.
- No sign shall be attached to a public utility pole or traffic control structure nor reduce the effectiveness of traffic control devices and signs needed to direct the public.
- No sign or sign supports shall be placed on the roof of any building.
- No sign shall consist of banner, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or similar fluttering or revolving devices.
- No exterior portable or temporary signs shall be erected, used, or maintained except for a new business or business in a new location, awaiting installation of a permanent sign for up to 60 days or until installation of a permanent sign, whichever occurs first. A separate license for such a sign shall be required.
- Any electronic message sign with a fixed or changeable display that may include animation, motion, electronically projected text/images/graphics, or uses technology such as LEDs, video, TV, plasma, fiberoptics, holography, or other bright, high-resolution technology is prohibited.
- No person shall maintain or permit to be maintained any sign that is either not structurally sound or creates an electrical hazard.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited and shall be removed by the owner of the sign or owner of the premises.
- No sign shall project from an awning.
- No sign, banner, or advertisement of any kind shall be posted or displayed within any park in the Village of Medina.

## Signs exempt from permit in Medina

- Historical markers, tablets and statues, memorial signs and plaques, names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into masonry or constructed of bronze, stainless steel or similar material, and emblems installed by government agencies, religious or nonprofit organizations (not exceeding six square feet).
- Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection with commercial promotion.
- On-premises directional signs not exceeding four square feet per face and six feet in height (business and personal names allowed, advertising excluded).
- Nonilluminated warning, private drive, posted or no trespassing signs not exceeding two square feet per face.
- Temporary nonilluminated 'for sale', 'for rent', real estate signs and similar, concerning the premises on which the sign is located: in a residential district, one sign not exceeding four square feet per side; in business or industrial zoning, one sign not exceeding 50 square feet set back at least 15 feet from all property lines; all such signs shall be removed within three days after the property is sold, leased, or rented.
- Private-owner merchandise sale signs for garage sales and auctions, not exceeding four square feet and displayed no more than three times per year and for no more than three consecutive days each time.
- One temporary sign for a roadside stand selling produce grown on the premises in season, not exceeding 24 square feet, not set on the public right-of-way.
- Temporary nonilluminated window signs and posters not exceeding 25% of the window surface or displayed for more than 30 days.
- One sign, not exceeding six square feet in residential districts nor 16 square feet in business districts, listing the architect, engineer, contractor and/or owner on premises where construction, renovation or repair is in progress; removed within seven days after completion.
- Noncommercial speech signs ('free speech signs'), subject to: max two per lot; max four square feet in residential or 16 in business areas; not illuminated except indirectly.
- Political campaign posters, banners, and similar devices not exceeding four square feet in residential areas or 16 in business, provided placement is not more than 30 days and sponsors and removal responsibility is identified.
- Temporary illuminated or nonilluminated signs, posters, banners, or similar devices erected by not-for-profit community organizations for events and directional signs for meetings/conventions/assemblies, if placement does not exceed 30 days and event sponsor is responsible for removal.
- Holiday decorations, including lighting, are exempt and may be displayed in any district without a permit.
- Integral graphics or attached price signs on fuel pumps at gas stations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Elevation and plan drawings to scale, including full description of proposed sign's placement and appearance, are required as part of a sign license application.
- Sign license applications for new signs or substantial changes within a designated historic district or landmarks must be reviewed by the Village Planning Board, which will consider additional design and compatibility requirements.
- No indication in the provided text of a requirement for a separate master sign plan or variance meeting; the primary procedural requirement is a sign license application to the Code Enforcement Officer, with Planning Board review required for signs in historic districts or on historic buildings.

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

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