# Sign Regulations in Milo Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Milo Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/milo-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/31352876#31352876)

## At a glance

Milo Town, New York regulates 14 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Off-premises Directional Signs in the Agriculture, Agricultural Residential zoning district are capped at 15 ft tall and 32 sq ft, with a 10 ft from ROW and side lot line; 25 ft from any building/structure setback (Sec. §350-132C, Table 7). Most commercial signs in Milo Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agriculture, Agricultural Residential | 8 | 15 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Commercial, Lakefront Commercial, Light Industrial | 9 | 20 ft | 160 sq ft per sign face, one face per directional flow | — |
| Hamlet, Lakefront Recreational | 8 | 15 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Lakefront Residential (LRES) | 6 | 10 ft | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft | — |

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

### Agriculture, Agricultural Residential

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Canopy Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to canopy/marquee/architectural projection | — | §350-123, Table 7 |
| Changeable Message Center, Electronic | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Table 7 |
| Changeable Message Center, Manual | — | — | — | — | — | Permanent or marquee signs | — | §350-125, Table 7 |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 ft | — | — | 10 ft from any property line | Included within max number allowed (see below) | On premises; not within 10 ft of any property line | — | §350-126, Table 4, Table 7 |
| Murals | — | — | — | — | — | As permitted on reviewed building/surface | — | §350-131, Table 7 |
| Off-premises Directional Sign | 15 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from ROW and side lot line; 25 ft from any building/structure | One per direction per facility | Near intersections on county-, state-, or Town-designated road but not in visibility triangle. | — | §350-132C, Table 7 |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | One per frontage with entrance | Any building elevation; must have clearance: ≥8 ft above sidewalk/grade plane, ≥15 ft above driveway/road | — | §350-133, Table 7 |
| Wall Sign | May exceed zone max but not project above highest point of building wall | — | — | — | — | On building elevation; parallel to wall; not extend above top or ends; not project >12 in | — | §350-134, Table 7, Table 4 |

### Commercial, Lakefront Commercial, Light Industrial

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Canopy Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to canopy/marquee/architectural projection | — | §350-123, Table 7 |
| Changeable Message Center, Electronic | — | 32 sq ft or 40% of sign's area, whichever is smaller; cannot exceed 50% of total allowed sign area for lot | — | — | One per lot | As part of a sign | — | §350-124, Table 7 |
| Changeable Message Center, Manual | — | — | — | — | — | Permanent or marquee signs only | — | §350-125, Table 7 |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 ft | — | — | 10 ft from any property line | Included in max number below | On premises; not within 10 ft of any property line | — | §350-126, Table 4, Table 7 |
| Off-premises Advertising Sign | 20 ft | 160 sq ft per sign face, one face per directional flow | — | 10 ft from ROW; 25 ft from side lot line, 25 ft from buildings/structures, not in rear yard. | One per lot | Along NYS designated road. Not within 300 ft of intersections, bridges, parks, schools, cemeteries, or within 300 ft of another off-premises advertising sign. | — | §350-132B, Table 7 |
| Off-premises Directional Sign | 15 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from ROW and side lot line, 25 ft from buildings/structures, not in rear yard | — | See §350-132C; generally near intersections, req. minimum distances | — | §350-132C, Table 7 |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | One per entrance frontage | Any building elevation, clearances: ≥8 ft above sidewalk, ≥15 ft above driveway/road | — | §350-133, Table 7 |
| Wall Sign | May extend higher than zone max but not above building wall | — | — | — | — | Wall elevation: not above end/top, not project >12 in from building | — | §350-134, Table 7, Table 4 |

### Hamlet, Lakefront Recreational

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Canopy Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to canopy/marquee/architectural projection | — | §350-123, Table 7 |
| Changeable Message Center, Electronic | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Table 7 |
| Changeable Message Center, Manual | — | — | — | — | — | Permanent or marquee signs only | — | §350-125, Table 7 |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 ft | — | — | 10 ft from any property line | Included in total max for zone. | On premises; not within 10 ft of any property line | — | §350-126, Table 4, Table 7 |
| Murals | — | — | — | — | — | As permitted by review | — | §350-131, Table 7 |
| Off-premises Directional Sign | 15 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from ROW/side lot, 25 ft from buildings, not in rear yard | One per direction per facility | Near intersections; see full requirements | — | §350-132C, Table 7 |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Any building elevation, clearances: ≥8 ft above sidewalk, ≥15 ft above road | — | §350-133, Table 7 |
| Wall Sign | May exceed zone max but not project above building wall | — | — | — | — | Parallel to building elevation; not project >12 in, not above top/end of wall. | — | §350-134, Table 7, Table 4 |

## Prohibited signs in Milo Town

- No person shall install or maintain a sign within the right-of-way on Town highways except in accordance with this article.
- No sign shall be erected, moved, or altered unless and until a certificate of zoning compliance has been obtained, except as otherwise allowed.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited in all areas of the Town.
- Animated or moving signs that are visible from public rights-of-way, including any moving, swinging, rotating, flashing, blinking, scintillating, fluctuating, or otherwise animated light, are prohibited. (Except electronic changeable message centers and landmark signs.)
- Roof signs are prohibited in all areas of the Town.
- Signs containing obscene text or graphics as defined and regulated by NYS Penal Law §235.05, or displaying offensive sexual material as defined and regulated by NYS Penal Law §245.11, are prohibited.
- Signs with more than two sign faces are prohibited.
- Signs that prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window, fire escape, or that prevent free access from one part of a roof to another, or attached to fire escapes or fire protection system components, are prohibited. (Except signs mandated by the Uniform Code.)
- Signs or sign structures that constitute a traffic hazard or obstruct/interfere with official traffic control devices, may be confused with traffic control devices, or impede lines of sight at intersections are prohibited.
- Signs or sign structures that violate any provision of any local, state, or federal law relative to outdoor advertising are prohibited.
- Vehicle signs are prohibited (except as specifically permitted or incidental usage).
- Bare light bulbs as elements of signs or sign structures are prohibited (except for landmark signs).
- Design elements causing interference with radio, telephone, TV, or other communication transmissions are prohibited.
- Flashing lights as elements of sign structure are prohibited (except electronic changeable message centers and landmark signs).
- Mirrors and/or reflective materials, or signs producing light so bright as to constitute a hazard, are prohibited.
- Signs or sign structures that consist of vehicles, semitrailers, shipping containers, or portable storage units, unless functional and meeting detailed standards, are prohibited.
- Sound, smoke, or odor emitters as elements of signs or structures are prohibited.
- Stacked products (e.g. tires, beverage cases, etc.) as elements of signs or structures are prohibited.
- Spinning or moving parts as elements of signs or structures are prohibited.
- Unfinished or untreated wood support structures are prohibited.
- No signs shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window, or door opening used as a means of egress.
- Only single- or double-faced signs are allowed in the Town.
- No sign or sign structure shall be erected within 10 feet of any public right-of-way unless specifically authorized by an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
- No sign or sign structure shall be erected at the intersection of any road in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision, or where it could be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.
- The use of signs (e.g., flags, banners, movable/portable/freestanding signs) by peddlers, solicitors and transient merchants is prohibited, except signs painted on or affixed to a licensed vehicle and not exceeding vehicle dimensions.
- Signs for adult entertainment establishments: no outdoor sign, display or advertising is permitted except one identification sign limited to the name of the establishment; no sign may contain offensive sexual material or obscene language; no off-premises signs are permitted for such establishments.

## Signs exempt from permit in Milo Town

- Signs that were lawfully installed within rights-of-way prior to the adoption of this article are legally nonconforming signs and may continue and undergo routine safety maintenance.
- Requirements of the sign ordinance may be modified by the designated approval authority as part of any planned unit development using alternative materials, design, or types of signage, if the quality and purpose of the ordinance are met.
- Signs regulated by the NY State Sign Program for which NYSDOT is the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
- Signs installed within an NYS right-of-way under NYSDOT jurisdiction.
- Signs installed within a county airport under county jurisdiction.
- Signs installed within a county right-of-way under County Highway Superintendent jurisdiction.
- Signs installed within a Town right-of-way under Town Board jurisdiction.
- Signs installed within a railroad right-of-way under jurisdiction of the applicable railroad company.
- Federally registered trademarks may be included on signs without restriction to design.
- Noncommercial flags or any other flags are not considered to be signs.
- Interior signs (except window signs) are not regulated by this Part [5].
- Off-premise advertising signs with no advertising copy due to lack of lease or rent, but which are being maintained in accordance to the code, are exempt from abandoned sign designation.
- The following are exempt from regulations prescribed within Part 5, but may be subject to other laws where applicable: business hours signs; closed/open signs; decals/logos affixed to windows or door glass (e.g., memberships, credit cards); governmental emblems, flags and insignia; governmental signs; identification signs; instructional signs; interior signs; livestock breed/crop/seed identification signs; no vacancy/vacancy signs; noncommercial message signs; painted/applied wall accents/decorations; public art (except murals); religious symbols and holiday decorations/displays within an appropriate holiday season (including lighting); safety signs; security and warning signs; cemetery grave/memorial signs; signs incorporated into machinery/equipment (vending machines, newspaper racks, etc.); temporary signs; utility line identification/location signs; window signs.
- Electronic changeable message centers and landmark signs are exempt from animated/moving sign prohibition.
- Signs mandated by the Uniform Code are exempt from ingress/egress obstruction prohibition.
- Changeable message centers (electronic) and landmark signs are exempt from flashing light prohibition.
- Landmark signs are exempt from bare bulb prohibition.
- Landmark signs are exempt from size, height, and setback regulations, but must comply with all other Part 5 regulations.
- Illuminated signs are exempt from other Town outdoor lighting regulations.
- Internally illuminated signs are prohibited in the Lakefront Residential District as an exemption to general illumination rules.
- Height of signs as mandated by law are exempt from the standard height table.
- Wall signs may exceed maximum height as described in the height table but must not project above the highest point of the building wall.
- Area calculations: for double-faced signs where interior angle >45° or sign faces are on different structures, use sum of all faces.
- Peddler/solicitor/transient merchant vehicle signs that are painted on or affixed to a licensed vehicle not exceeding vehicle dimensions and legal to drive are permitted and exempt from Chapter 350.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All multitenant developments (e.g., shopping centers, planned industrial parks) must submit a master sign plan to the designated approval authority before issuance of any certificates or permits.
- The master sign plan must establish standards and criteria for all signs in the complex that require permits and address at least: proposed sign locations, materials, type of illumination, sign structure design, size, quantity, and uniform standards for non-business signage (directional/informational signs).
- All applications for a certificate of zoning compliance for signage within a multiple-occupancy development complex must comply with the approved Master Sign Plan.
- Amendments to a master sign plan must be signed and approved by the owner(s) of the development complex before becoming effective.

## Full detail

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