# Sign Regulations in Naples Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Naples Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/naples-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12679265#12679265)

## At a glance

Naples Town, New York regulates 11 sign types across 5 zoning districts. On-site Outdoor Signage (Building Attached or Freestanding)s in the Commercial Districts (C-1) zoning district are capped at 15 ft for freestanding; For building-attached, no higher than roofline or 35 ft, whichever is less tall and 96 sq ft (cumulative, all on-site outdoor signage per commercial use), with a No sign shall be closer to the street than the street line (§132-51E) setback (Sec. §132-49A, §132-51L, §132-51M). Most commercial signs in Naples Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural-Conservation (Ag) District | 5 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Residential Districts (R-1 and R-2), Multiple-Dwelling (M-D), Planned Unit Development (PUD), NYS Route 21  Cohocton Street Overlay District | 4 | — | 16 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Districts (C-1) | 2 | 15 ft for freestanding; For building-attached, no higher than roofline or 35 ft, whichever is less | 96 sq ft (cumulative, all on-site outdoor signage per commercial use) | — |
| Industrial Districts (I-1) | 1 | 15 ft | 96 sq ft (per industrial use) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | Not above building roofline or 35 ft, whichever is less | Varies by zone, but no off-site sign over 16 sq ft | — |

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

### Agricultural-Conservation (Ag) District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Identification Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | No sign shall be closer to the street than the street line (§132-51E) | 1 | On-premises | — | §132-47A |
| Business/Home Occupation Sign (On-site) | — | 32 sq ft | — | No sign shall be closer to the street than the street line (§132-51E) | 1 | On-premises | — | §132-47B (first sentence) |
| Business/Home Occupation Directional Sign (Off-site) | — | 6 sq ft per sign | — | — | 2 | Off-site, within the permitted area | — | §132-47B (second sentence) |
| Agricultural Use Sign (On-site) | — | 32 sq ft | — | No sign shall be closer to the street than the street line (§132-51E) | 1 | On-premises | — | §132-47C (first sentence) |
| Agricultural Use Directional Sign (Off-site) | — | 6 sq ft per sign | — | — | 2 | Off-site, within the permitted area | — | §132-47C (second sentence) |

### Residential Districts (R-1 and R-2), Multiple-Dwelling (M-D), Planned Unit Development (PUD), NYS Route 21  Cohocton Street Overlay District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Identification Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | No sign shall be closer to the street than the street line (§132-51E) | 1 | On-premises | — | §132-48A (by reference to §132-47A) |
| Home Occupation or Commercial Use Sign (On-site) | — | 16 sq ft | — | No sign shall be closer to the street than the street line (§132-51E) | 1 | On-premises | — | §132-48B |
| Agricultural Use Sign (On-site) | — | 16 sq ft | — | No sign shall be closer to the street than the street line (§132-51E) | 1 | On-premises | — | §132-48C (first sentence) |
| Agricultural Use Directional Sign (Off-site) | — | 6 sq ft per sign | — | — | 2 | Off-site, within the permitted area | — | §132-48C (second sentence) |

### Commercial Districts (C-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On-site Outdoor Signage (Building Attached or Freestanding) | 15 ft for freestanding; For building-attached, no higher than roofline or 35 ft, whichever is less | 96 sq ft (cumulative, all on-site outdoor signage per commercial use) | — | No sign shall be closer to the street than the street line (§132-51E) | Total on-site sign area limited to 96 sq ft per commercial use (number not specifically limited; cumulative area applies) | On-premises | — | §132-49A, §132-51L, §132-51M |
| Off-site Freestanding Signs | 15 ft | 16 sq ft per sign, maximum two per commercial use | — | — | 2 | Off-site, within a commercial district | — | §132-49B, §132-51L, §132-51K |

## Prohibited signs in Naples Town

- No preexisting outdoor sign or other advertising display structure erected prior to the effective date shall be replaced or relocated except in conformity with the ordinance provisions.
- No bills, signs or posters shall be posted, nor shall any such medium be affixed in any location of such size as may be in violation of any of the provisions.
- No outdoor sign or display structure shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to create or be a safety hazard, including obstructing views at intersections, confusing traffic signals or controls, or being dangerously distractive to vehicular or other traffic.
- No sign shall be closer to the street or road than the street line as defined in the chapter.
- No outdoor sign or display structures shall be of such character or marking as to duplicate or appear to duplicate any traffic control or highway sign.
- No outdoor sign or display structure shall hereafter be erected, affixed, attached, suspended, supported, painted or otherwise located without a zoning permit issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer, unless exempted.
- No off-site sign shall exceed 16 square feet in area.
- No freestanding sign shall exceed 15 feet in height.
- No sign attached to a building or other structures shall be higher in elevation than the point of maximum height of the building or other structure, not exceeding 35 feet in height (except manufacturer's names or logos on farm silos or similar structures).

## Signs exempt from permit in Naples Town

- Signs painted on or affixed to the inside surfaces of windows or doors which pertain to the business conducted therein are exempt from zoning permit requirements.
- Reposting of bills, signs or posters on signs legally erected and maintained for such purposes is exempt from zoning permit requirements.
- Municipal street, traffic emergency control and railroad crossing signs are exempt from zoning permit requirements.
- Legal notices and house numbers are exempt from zoning permit requirements.
- Real estate 'for sale' signs not exceeding 12 square feet in area are exempt from zoning permit requirements.
- Political signs are exempt from zoning permit requirements.
- Temporary signs for sale of seasonal crops exhibited no more than eight months each year, not exceeding 16 square feet in area, are exempt from zoning permit requirements.
- Manufacturer's names or logos on farm silos or similar structures are exempt from building/structure height restrictions.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The application for a sign permit must include the sign support plans in sufficient detail for review by the Code Enforcement Officer.
- Approval by the Code Enforcement Officer is required after installation to confirm compliance with location, size, and support sufficiency.
- Zoning permits are required for all signs or outdoor advertising except as otherwise exempted.
- No specific mention of a 'Master Sign Plan' or required variance meeting in the provided text.

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

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