# Sign Regulations in Orchard Park Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Orchard Park Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/orchard-park-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6313976#6313976)

## At a glance

Orchard Park Town, New York regulates 30 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential, parcel ≤ 10 acres)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 4 ft (if freestanding) tall and 4 sq ft, with a Minimum 5 ft from any lot line setback (Sec. § 144-35D). Most commercial signs in Orchard Park Town 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 | 12 | 4 ft (if freestanding) | 25% of area as measured at the building face | — |
| R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, A District | 4 | 7 ft | 16 sq ft | — |
| Business Districts, Industrial Districts, D-R Development and Research Districts | 12 | 9 ft | 20% of face it is attached to | — |
| Industrial Parks | 2 | — | 80 sq ft per side (2 sides max); total area w/printing not to exceed 48 sq ft | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential, parcel ≤ 10 acres) | 4 ft (if freestanding) | 4 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line | 1 per parcel | On residential property, at least 5 ft from any lot line | — | § 144-35D |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential, parcel > 10 acres) | 4 ft (if freestanding) | 20 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line | 1 per parcel | On residential property, at least 5 ft from any lot line | — | § 144-35D |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential property) | 4 ft (if freestanding) | 20 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line | 1 per parcel | On nonresidential property, at least 5 ft from any lot line | — | § 144-35D |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Residential, parcel ≤ 10 acres) | 4 ft (if freestanding) | 4 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line | 1 per parcel | On residential property, at least 5 ft from any lot line | — | § 144-40D |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Residential, parcel > 10 acres) | 4 ft (if freestanding) | 20 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line | 1 per parcel | On residential property, at least 5 ft from any lot line | — | § 144-40D |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Nonresidential property) | 4 ft (if freestanding) | 20 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line | 1 per parcel | On nonresidential property, at least 5 ft from any lot line | — | § 144-40D |
| Temporary Free Expression Sign | 4 ft (if freestanding) | 4 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line | 1 per parcel | Any zoning district on a parcel, setback min. 5 ft from lot line | — | § 144-40E |
| Temporary Election Sign | 4 ft (if freestanding) | 4 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line | 1 per candidate/issue per parcel | Any parcel, min 5 ft from lot line | — | § 144-40F |

### R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, A District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Resident/Permitted Use Identification Sign (One- and Two-family Dwelling, Farm) | 7 ft | 2 sq ft | — | ≥ 1/2 required street setback | 1 per dwelling or farm | On principal building or separate post support not closer to street than 1/2 required setback | — | § 144-37A(1) |
| Dwelling Group Identification Sign (Multiple Dwellings or Complex) | 7 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per group | Placed parallel to street, not interfering with public highway | — | § 144-37B(1) |
| Resident Identification Sign (Multiple Dwellings) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per residence | Attached parallel to the multiple dwelling it serves | — | § 144-37B(2) |
| Permanent Subdivision Identification Sign | 7 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per subdivision | Shall not interfere with driveway visibility at public highway | — | § 144-37C |

### Business Districts, Industrial Districts, D-R Development and Research Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | — | 2 display surfaces, each ≤ 20 sq ft | — | ≥ 10 ft (or ≥ 15 ft if abutting residential) | 1 per property | ≥ 10 ft from right-of-way; if abuts residential, ≥ 15 ft from that sideline; must not interfere with driveway visibility | — | § 144-38B |
| Pedestal Sign (Single) | — | 1 sign ≤ 40 sq ft (one surface) or 80 sq ft (all surfaces), can be increased by 1 sq ft for each extra 2 ft set back, not to exceed 180% of area above | — | ≥ 15 ft | 1 per shopping center/plaza | ≥ 15 ft from right-of-way and ≥ 15 ft from sideline if abutting residential; must not interfere with driveway visibility | — | § 144-38C |
| Pedestal Sign (Dual Unattached) | — | Each ≤ 20 sq ft (all sides) | — | ≥ 15 ft | 2 per property (if not attached together) | Same as pedestal sign | — | § 144-38C |
| Covered Walkway Sign (Roof) | 2 ft (height above roof allowed) | — | — | — | 1 per business | Mounted on roof of covered walkway across building front | — | § 144-38D |
| Covered Walkway Sign (Hanging) | Bottom of sign must be at least 7 ft above sidewalk | — | — | — | 1 per business entrance | Hung from underside/ceiling of walkway outside entrance to business | — | § 144-38D |
| Service/Loading Dock Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dock | At service or loading dock | — | § 144-38E |
| Nameplate (Upper-Floor Businesses) | — | 18 in. length x 9 in. height | 18 in. | — | — | At entry of buildings with businesses above 1st floor, flat against exterior wall next to entrance | — | § 144-38G |
| Off-Premises Identification Sign | 9 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | Case by case | Location required to meet identified hardship/need and must be harmonious w/surroundings | — | § 144-38I |

## Prohibited signs in Orchard Park Town

- No person shall place any sign, bulletin board or advertising device of any kind whatsoever in any Town park, playground or recreational area or upon any building, fence, tree or other structure therein unless authorized by the Town Board.
- No person shall place any sign, bulletin board or advertising device of any kind whatsoever in the park or upon any building, fence, tree or other structure therein.
- No signs shall be illuminated after 12:01 a.m. except where the premises which the sign advertises is open for business.
- Illuminated signs must have their source suitably shielded to eliminate glare and annoyance to passersby or adjacent property.
- Signs shall be kept in good repair and free from structural defects.
- Signs shall be removed when they become structurally defective or in a deteriorated condition.
- Signs shall be removed upon the termination of the business which owned or maintained the sign.
- Projecting signs over any public way are prohibited except when hung from the underside or ceiling of a covered walkway related to the exterior of an individual business establishment.
- Revolving, moving, flashing, blinking signs or signs that appear to be in motion are prohibited.
- Fluttering banners or strings of lights not part of a sign are prohibited (except decorations for national or religious holidays or holiday season).
- Signs attached to light standards, utility poles or trees are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Billboards are prohibited, except that the Town may establish off-premises identification signs for businesses.
- Digital signs are prohibited.
- Intermittent signs are prohibited.
- Illuminated tubing not used in the construction of a conforming electrical sign and which outlines a building, fence or other similar structure or part thereof, measuring more than 20 linear feet or enclosing any area greater than 20 square feet, may not be erected so as to be visible from any public drive, street, highway or shopping center.
- No notice shall be posted on public property within the Town of Orchard Park except on bulletin boards maintained by the Town or other government authority.
- No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to obstruct free egress from a window, door or fire escape or as to become a menace to life, health or property.
- All signs affixed to any wall or building shall be securely fastened thereto and are subject to inspection and approval by the Zoning Officer.
- All wiring, fillings, materials and electrical or other installation of illuminated or lighted signs shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Zoning Officer.

## Signs exempt from permit in Orchard Park Town

- Noncommercial messages may be contained on any authorized sign.
- No sign or sign structure shall be subject to any limitation based upon the content (viewpoint) of the message contained on such sign.
- The regulations do not pertain to a sign located entirely inside the premises of a building or enclosed space.
- The regulations do not pertain to a statutory sign.
- The regulations do not pertain to a traffic control device sign.
- The regulations do not pertain to any sign located in, or made a part of, or directed or oriented toward the inside of, a stadium or athletic field.
- The regulations do not pertain to any sign not visible from a public street, sidewalk or right-of-way, except this does not exempt a sign for a commercial use that is visible from an abutting residential use.
- The regulations do not pertain to government-owned real property that is exempt from municipal zoning regulations by operation of state law.
- Traffic control device signs are exempt from the requirements of this chapter.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit must be obtained from the Zoning Officer to erect, alter, construct, or relocate any permanent sign with a surface area exceeding four square feet, except as otherwise provided.
- An application for a sign permit must include specific drawings and information as described in § 144-34B.
- Marquees may only be constructed or erected upon approval of the Town Board upon recommendation of the Planning Board.
- Freestanding and pedestal signs in multi-family or commercial zones preclude each other—the erection of one type precludes the erection of the other, as described in the corresponding sections.
- Entrance, exit, and internal directional guide signs must be approved as part of the site plan review process by the Planning Board, based on recommendation of a professional traffic engineer.
- Off-premises identification sign permits require justification and detailed application pursuant to § 144-38I.
- Temporary banners displayed over public sidewalks, streets or highways require a written application, a permit from the Zoning Officer, and a public liability bond.
- Applications denied by the Zoning Officer may be appealed as provided in Article IX.

## Full detail

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