# Sign Regulations in Naples, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Naples, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/naples
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/8013150#8013150)

## At a glance

Naples, New York regulates 13 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Commercial districts, C-1 District zoning district are capped at 35 ft max from adjacent ground tall and 20 sq ft per side, with a 10 ft from curb if no sidewalks. setback (Sec. § 385-38C, § 385-38A, § 385-37B). Most commercial signs in Naples 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 | 4 | — | 4 sq ft per face | — |
| Commercial districts, C-1 District | 6 | 35 ft max from adjacent ground | 20 sq ft per side | — |
| Industrial District | 1 | — | — | — |
| Residential district | 2 | — | 6 sq ft per face | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 4 sq ft per face | — | At least 3 feet from street and lot line. | 1 per property | Not between sidewalk and street; no closer than 3 feet to nearest street or any lot line. | — | § 385-41C |
| Temporary Sign (Political, Religious, Charitable, Civic Enterprise) | — | — | — | — | — | On-premises and off-premises. Not within state or Village highway right-of-way. Must not impede pedestrian traffic. | — | § 385-41A |
| Temporary Sign (Home Occupation) | — | — | — | — | — | On-premises and off-premises. Not within state or Village highway right-of-way. Must not impede pedestrian traffic. | — | § 385-41A(2) |
| Off-Premises Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 385-41B |

### Commercial districts, C-1 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 35 ft max from adjacent ground | 20 sq ft per side | — | 10 ft from curb if no sidewalks. | — | Between sidewalk and building; where no sidewalk, must be set back at least 10 feet from curb. | — | § 385-38C, § 385-38A, § 385-37B |
| Wall Sign | 35 ft max from adjacent ground | 20% of exterior wall area; also limited by 2 sq ft per linear foot rule. | — | — | Unlimited, subject to total area restriction | On exterior building walls. | — | § 385-38D, § 385-38A, § 385-37B |
| Projecting Perpendicular Sign | 35 ft max from adjacent ground; min 10 ft above ground (for fabric signs, min 7 ft above ground) | 20 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per business | Projects perpendicular from exterior building wall; may be within right-of-way in C-1 district. | — | § 385-38E, § 385-38A, § 385-37B, § 385-37D |
| Projecting Parallel Sign | 35 ft max; min 7 ft above ground | 20 sq ft per side | — | — | — | Projects parallel to building wall | — | § 385-38F, § 385-38A, § 385-37B |
| Portable Sign (Sandwich Board) | — | 20 sq ft per side | — | — | — | Not obstructing pedestrian passage; may be allowed in right-of-way in C-1 district. | — | § 385-38G, § 385-37D |
| Awning with Signage | — | — | — | — | — | Over sidewalk. In right-of-way allowed in C-1 district. | — | § 385-38H, § 385-37D |

### Residential district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Sign (Dwelling Lot) | — | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | 1 per lot | On each dwelling lot | — | § 385-40A, § 385-43A(3) |
| Residential Sign (Nondwelling Unit) | — | — | — | — | — | On-site | — | § 385-40B |

## Prohibited signs in Naples

- Signs may not be flashing or cause glare on adjacent properties.
- Signs may not be situated so as to obstruct the line of vision necessary for safe entrance to or exit from streets, driveways, and parking lots.
- No sign may be placed within any right-of-way of any state, Village, or county road, except certain sign types in the C-1 District.
- Signs for advertising purposes may not be placed on a parked vehicle or trailer in any manner to circumvent the ordinance.
- No sign may be placed on the roof of any building.

## Signs exempt from permit in Naples

- Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection with commercial promotion.
- Legal notices.
- Indoor signs.
- Identification, informational, or directional signs erected or required by governmental bodies.
- Safety signs, public road signs, historical markers, or highway directional signs erected by municipal or public agencies.
- Permits are not required for real estate signs.
- Permits are not required for garage sale signs.
- Permits are not required for residential signs six square feet or less.
- Permits are not required for temporary signs as described in § 385-41.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signage is subject to the application, permit, and approval requirements of the district in which it is situated.
- In the Industrial District, all sign permits are required to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Board according to the design guidelines.
- All signs for any nondwelling unit in a residential district that exceed six square feet must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Board.

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

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