# Sign Regulations in North Hornell, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** North Hornell, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/north-hornell
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/33286969#33286969)

## At a glance

North Hornell, New York regulates 11 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Temporary Political Sign (Public Right-of-Way)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 15 ft tall and 2 sq ft per sign, with a At least 300 ft apart from other political signs setback (Sec. § 100-10A(2), § 100-10B(2), § 100-10C(2), § 100-10D, § 100-10E). Most commercial signs in North Hornell require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential area | 4 | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| Commercial zone, Industrial zone | 4 | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 15 ft | Aggregate 20 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential area

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Development Entrance Sign | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — | — | Permitted at each major entrance | At each major entrance to the area | — | § 100-4A(1), § 100-3D, § 100-3A-B |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises where home occupation is conducted | — | § 100-4A(2), § 100-3A-B, § 100-3D |
| Incidental Sign (e.g. Place of Worship, Library, Museum, Social Club, Society) | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 100-4A(3), § 100-3A-B, § 100-3D |
| Business Sign (Other than Home Occupation) | 6 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | Not more than one sign per single-use building | On premises | — | § 100-4A(4)-(5), § 100-3A-B, § 100-3D |

### Commercial zone, Industrial zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign | 6 ft | — | — | — | Single-use buildings: not more than one sign (see note below for multi-use buildings) | On premises of business | — | § 100-4A(4)-(5), § 100-3A-B, § 100-3D |
| Face Sign (Multi-Use Building - Major or Primary Use) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 face sign for major/primary use | On front/face of building, designating major/primary use | — | § 100-4A(7)(a), § 100-3D |
| Directory Sign (Multi-Use Building - Other Businesses/Services) | 6 ft | — | 6 ft | — | 1 directory sign | On premises; typically at single location with multiple businesses/services | — | § 100-4A(7)(b), § 100-3D |
| Directional Outdoor Advertising Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | — | May be off-premises; points to business location | — | § 100-4B(1), § 100-3D |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Village Business, Political, Charitable, Social, Educational Events, Real Estate Sales/Lease/Rental) | — | — | — | — | — | On-premises | — | § 100-3K |
| Temporary Political Sign (Private Property) | 15 ft | Aggregate 20 sq ft | — | — | Not more than one per building lot | Any required yard, on private property | — | § 100-10A(1), § 100-10B(1), § 100-10C(1), § 100-10D, § 100-10E(1) |
| Temporary Political Sign (Public Right-of-Way) | 15 ft | 2 sq ft per sign | — | At least 300 ft apart from other political signs | No limit (other than spacing requirement) | In public right-of-way; not across/over/onto paved portion. Not attached to traffic signals, utility poles, trees or other vegetation. | — | § 100-10A(2), § 100-10B(2), § 100-10C(2), § 100-10D, § 100-10E |

## Prohibited signs in North Hornell

- No sign may be erected without approval of the Village Board and a sign permit issued by the Building Inspector, except for temporary signs.
- All signs must be securely attached to a building or a structurally sound support and kept neatly painted and in good repair.
- No illuminated signs or outdoor illumination shall direct light so as to create a traffic hazard, nuisance, or be unreasonably detrimental to adjoining or neighborhood residences. Signs may not be illuminated between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
- The source of illumination for signs must be suitably shielded to eliminate glare and annoyance to passersby or adjacent properties.
- No projecting sign shall extend more than 18 inches from the front or face of a building. Signs may not overhang or project onto any public right-of-way except as specifically permitted.
- No sign or part thereof shall contain or consist of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or similar fluttering devices.
- No sign shall consist of animated or moving parts or be constructed in a movable or portable form.
- No sign shall be attached to fences, utility poles or trees.
- No sign shall be located between the sidewalk and curb or between the sidewalk and roadway where curbs do not exist.
- No sign shall be erected so as to confuse or obstruct the view of any traffic sign, signal, or device.
- No signs, except directional or traffic signs, shall be permitted on public streets or rights-of-way.
- Revolving, moving, flashing or blinking signs, or signs that appear to be in motion, are prohibited in the Village.
- Signs attached to light standards or utility poles and their supports are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Billboards or other nonspecified signs are not permitted.
- No sign shall project into, over or across any street or sidewalk.

## Signs exempt from permit in North Hornell

- Temporary signs advertising village business, political, charitable, social and educational functions and real estate sales, lease or rental signs may be displayed during the duration of those services or until the final day of the event.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All applications for sign permits must contain a detailed drawing or blueprint showing construction details, lettering, position of lighting or other extraneous devices, and a location plan.
- All sign applications must be reviewed and approved by the Village Board; noncompliant applications are referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals for possible variance via public hearing.
- A sign permit is required for all signs (except certain temporary signs), subject to design, size, and location approval by the Village Board.
- If a sign permit is denied, the applicant may be referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance, which includes a public hearing and potential conditions to ensure compliance with the ordinance.

## Full detail

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