# Sign Regulations in Minoa, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Minoa, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/minoa
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/5185589#5185589)

## At a glance

Minoa, New York regulates 25 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Temporary Sign (For Sale/For Rent/Sold)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 6 sq ft, with a At least 10 ft from street line setback (Sec. §160-17.1J(2)(a)). Most commercial signs in Minoa 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 | 13 | 10 ft (15 ft for shopping centers or service stations) | No more than 25% of window area | — |
| Residential B Districts | 4 | 6 ft (if freestanding; measured from finished grade to top) | 12 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Districts | 6 | Shall not exceed building height or highest point of roof | 40 sq ft per face | — |
| Industrial Districts | 3 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft or 1.5 x wall length (ft), whichever is less | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional or Information Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises; not on utility poles | — | §160-17.2A(1) |
| Public Safety or Welfare Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises; not commercial; not on utility poles | — | §160-17.2A(2) |
| Goods for Sale Signs (Temporary/Seasonal) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Advertises goods (wood, produce, livestock, Christmas trees) produced on owner's land; temporary/seasonal use | — | §160-17.2A(3) |
| Temporary Sign (For Sale/For Rent/Sold) | — | 6 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from street line | 2 per real estate subdivision | Set back at least 10 ft from street line | — | §160-17.1J(2)(a) |
| Temporary Construction/Development Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per project or PDD/subdivision | On site of construction/development | — | §160-17.1J(2)(b) |
| Temporary Political Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Not in public street, not hazardous to traffic or safety | — | §160-17.1J(2)(c) |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 ft (15 ft for shopping centers or service stations) | — | — | — | — | Freestanding, must be monument, not pylon/post-supported | — | §160-17.1K |
| Window Sign (Permanent) | — | No more than 25% of window area | — | — | — | On or within 2 feet inside any window | — | §160-17.1N |

### Residential B Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bed-and-Breakfast Sign | 6 ft (if freestanding; measured from finished grade to top) | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises of bed-and-breakfast establishment | — | §160-17.2B(4) |
| Nameplate or Professional Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Accessory use | — | §160-17.2B(5)(a) |
| Bulletin Board/Announcement Sign (for educational/religious institutions) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Accessory use for institutional use | — | §160-17.2B(5)(b) |
| Nursery/Seasonal Produce/Funeral Home/Home Occupation Sign | — | See general accessory sign limits above | — | — | — | — | — | §160-17.2B(1)-(3),(5) |

### Commercial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Shall not exceed building height or highest point of roof | 5% of wall or 100 sq ft, whichever is less | — | — | 1 per tenant per facade | Per tenant, per facade fronting on street | — | §160-17.2C(1)(a)-(d) |
| Freestanding Sign (25+ ft Curb Setback) | — | 40 sq ft per face | — | Min 25 ft from curbline | 1 | On property with building set back 25 ft or more from curbline | — | §160-17.2C(1)(e) |
| Freestanding Sign (15 - <25 ft Curb Setback) (Option for Special Permit) | — | 40 sq ft per face or lesser area as determined by Board | — | Min 15 ft, less than 25 ft from curbline | 1 | On property with building set back at least 15 ft but less than 25 ft; only with Village Board special permit | — | §160-17.2C(1)(e), §160-17.3 |
| Wall Sign (Motor Vehicle Service Stations) | — | — | — | — | 1 per eligible wall | Exterior walls fronting street | — | §160-17.2C(2)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign (Motor Vehicle Service Stations) | — | — | — | — | 1 | On premises of service station | — | §160-17.2C(2)(a) |
| Interior Vehicle Sign (Used Car/Rental; Motor Vehicle Service Station) | — | 12 in x 15 in | — | — | 1 per vehicle | Interior of vehicles for sale or rent | — | §160-17.2C(2)(b) |

## Prohibited signs in Minoa

- No sign or sign illumination shall be twinkling, flashing, or otherwise intermittent (except for time/temperature signs), or of changing degrees of color or intensity.
- Neon or LED signs shall only be permitted on the inside of buildings.
- No sign shall contain or consist of Day-Glo-like material.
- Light sources used for illuminating signage shall be shielded and shall not be a source of glare. All light sources shall generate less than one footcandle of light measured at a distance of four feet from the light source.
- No sign shall be located so as to obscure any signs displayed by a public authority.
- No sign shall be placed in such a way as to obstruct proper vehicular sight distance.
- Signs shall not interfere with any ventilation system, door, window, fire escape or other emergency exit.
- No signage of any kind shall be placed upon other signage, utilizing poles or other public utility infrastructure or improvements.
- No sign or sign component shall be moving, animated, rotating or revolving.
- No sign shall contain removable letters, except for signs associated with educational, religious or municipal institutions, gas stations, or with theaters or similar facilities.
- Light strips and strings of lights shall not be used for advertising or attracting attention to a sign when they do not comprise the text of the sign.
- All signs and components thereof must be kept in good repair and in safe, neat and clean conditions.
- All signs and related illumination must be of a professional quality with respect to design, painting, lettering, materials and construction.
- Nonconforming signs may not be replaced by another nonconforming sign, nor structurally altered to prolong the life of the sign, nor reestablished after destruction if the cost exceeds 50% of the replacement cost.
- Unsafe or abandoned signs are declared a public nuisance and must be abated by the owner within 30 days of notice.
- Projecting signs shall have at least ten feet of clearance above pedestrian rights-of-way, and at least fourteen feet above vehicular rights-of-way and shall not project above the roofline or extend beyond the building limits.
- Every sign must not impair public safety, restrict clear vision between sidewalk and street, be confused with any traffic sign or signal, or prevent free access to any door, window, or fire escape.
- Temporary signs shall not have adhesive backing and must be easily removable without residual markings.
- Temporary signs must not exceed eight square feet in area and must not be illuminated, with noted exceptions.
- Billboards are prohibited except for certain existing ones on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Signs that compete for attention with, or may be mistaken for, a traffic signal are prohibited.
- Searchlights, beacons, blimps, and permanent balloons are prohibited.
- Signs attached to or painted on trucks or vehicles when obviously marked and parked for advertising are prohibited.
- Banners, flags, strings of balloons, flags or lights, or similar outdoor advertising are prohibited except for up to 45 days for business openings/remodelings.
- Permanent window signage may not exceed 25% of the window area.
- No signs, posters, etc. permitted on utility poles.

## Signs exempt from permit in Minoa

- "For sale," "for rent" or "sold" temporary signs do not require a permit (limited to two signs, not exceeding six square feet each, set back at least 10 feet from the street line; duration beyond 45 days is permitted).
- Temporary garage sale, tag sale or similar business activity signs do not require a permit if displayed for seven days or less.
- Temporary civic, philanthropic, educational, or religious event signs do not require a permit and are not subject to the standard temporary sign size limitation.
- Temporary political signs are permitted with conditions: not in public streets, not hazardous to traffic, not exceeding six square feet, not subject to 45-day limitation, and must be removed within 48 hours after Election Day.
- Directional or information signs not exceeding four square feet are permitted in all districts.
- Signs necessary for public safety or welfare, not exceeding four square feet and not being commercial signs, are permitted in all districts (but not on utility poles).
- Signs advertising goods for sale produced on the owner's land, such as wood, produce, livestock, and Christmas trees, not exceeding four square feet and displayed on a temporary or seasonal basis, are permitted in all districts.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All sign permit applications (not expressly subject to special or temporary permit) are subject to Planning Board review and approval.
- The Village Codes Enforcement Officer initially reviews all completed sign permit applications for conformance. Applications not requiring special or limited permit are forwarded to the Planning Board for review/approval.
- A master signage plan may be required by the Planning Board (or Board of Trustees in the case of a special permit) for any site where more than one sign is permitted, showing consistency in size, general shape, materials, colors, and building location.
- If signage is part of a site plan approval (and does not require special permit), Planning Board’s site plan decision includes decision on the proposed signage.
- The Planning Board may require submission of an illumination plan for any sign application at its discretion.
- Freestanding signs and marquee-type projecting signs require a special permit issued by the Village Board of Trustees.
- Applications for special permit for signs (as defined) must go before the Village Board of Trustees and provide information as required in §160-17.3.
- Applications or items that are non-conforming or require exceptions are handled through variance or the special permit process, with Planning Board/Board of Trustees review.

## Full detail

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