# Sign Regulations in Parma Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Parma Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/parma-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/11756688#11756688)

## At a glance

Parma Town, New York regulates 19 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Entrance Identification Signs in the Residential District, Multiresidential District zoning district are capped at 4 ft above median ground level tall and 40 sq ft (structure), 50% of structure area for signage, with a Setback not less than 15 ft from any right-of-way setback (Sec. § 165-113A(1)). Most commercial signs in Parma Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District, Multiresidential District | 2 | 4 ft above median ground level | 40 sq ft (structure), 50% of structure area for signage | — |
| Business District, Commercial District, Industrial District | 11 | 16 ft above ground | 150 sq ft (absolute max) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 6 ft above grade | 32 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential District, Multiresidential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Entrance Identification Sign | 4 ft above median ground level | 40 sq ft (structure), 50% of structure area for signage | — | Setback not less than 15 ft from any right-of-way | 2 per subdivision or multiple-family dwelling development | Setback at least 15 ft from any right-of-way line | — | § 165-113A(1) |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Subdivision) | — | 16 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 per subdivision, or 2 if fronting 2+ streets | On-site | — | § 165-113A(2) |

### Business District, Commercial District, Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Street Facing) | Cannot extend above the top of the wall; sign-height dimension max 4 ft | 150 sq ft (absolute max) | — | — | 1 per street | Flat against the building wall for each street on which the business fronts | — | § 165-113B(2), (3), (8), (6) |
| Projecting Sign - Option 1 | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business (in lieu of wall sign) (Option 1) | Permanent, projecting from building | — | § 165-113B(4)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign - Option 2 | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business (in lieu of wall sign) (Option 2) | On individual lot | — | § 165-113B(4)(b) |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center/Office/Industrial Park Identification) | 16 ft above ground | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per complex/park | At entrance or prominent location of shopping center/office/industrial park | — | § 165-113B(5) |
| Directory Sign (Interior) | — | 64 sq ft | — | — | 1 per complex/park | Single interior location within shopping center/office/industrial park | — | § 165-113B(10) |
| Directory Sign (Entrance/Exit) | — | 12 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 per entrance/exit | Each vehicular entrance/exit of shopping center/office/industrial park | — | § 165-113B(10) |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Business/Commercial/Industrial) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per site, 2 if fronting multiple streets | On-site | — | § 165-113A(2) (via § 165-113B(1)) |
| Temporary Sale/Rent/Lease Sign (Illuminated) | 5 ft above ground | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises | On-site (premises for sale, rent or lease) | — | § 165-113B(11) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Property Address Sign | If on post: max 5 ft; On mailbox: min 3 in; On building: min 5 in (or 4 in if pre-existing) | — | — | Post: 5-25 ft from right-of-way; sign area at least 15 ft from side lot line | At least one per structure | Front of principal structure, at entrance, or on post near access (if structure is not visible/inaccessible) | — | § 165-111A; § 165-112A |
| Off-premises Advertising Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 165-108A(2), § 165-108B |
| Temporary Business Sign | 6 ft above grade | 32 sq ft | — | At least 5 ft from right-of-way | — | Minimum 5 ft from right-of-way; must not impair road vision | — | § 165-111L |
| Projecting Sign | 3 ft | — | — | — | — | Projecting from building wall | — | § 165-111H |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | At least 15 ft from all lot lines unless otherwise specified | — | — | — | § 165-111D |
| Awning/Canopy Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On or as part of awning/canopy | — | § 165-111J |

## Prohibited signs in Parma Town

- No sign or outdoor advertising of any character shall be permitted in any zone district except in conformity with the regulations of this chapter.
- No signs shall extend or project beyond the property line or into the public right-of-way.
- No sign shall be placed or erected on the roof of a building.
- No permanent or temporary sign shall be erected or placed at or near the intersection of any street in such a manner as to cause a traffic hazard at the intersection; or at any location where, by reason of the placement, design or color of the sign, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device, or which makes use of certain words, phrases, or characters in a manner as to mislead or confuse traffic.
- No sign shall be animated or flashing or shall include the use of banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or similar moving, fluttering or revolving objects.
- The use of a par-spot, beacon light or moving light is prohibited.
- No sign shall, by its light, brilliance, type, design or character, create a public or private nuisance.
- Illumination where permitted must be designed and shielded so that the light sources do not constitute a possible hazard to traffic and cannot be seen from any adjacent residential district.
- No projecting sign shall be erected to extend more than 30 inches from the face of the building to which it is attached, nor shall any such sign exceed three feet in height or provide less than seven feet of clearance between grade level and the bottom of the sign.
- No mobile, portable or temporary signs shall be placed upon any premises or on any building except as provided by this chapter.
- Any visual message incorporated into an awning/canopy attached to a building, or one without a visual message but because of its color, shape, design or lighting, shall be considered a sign and not an environmental shield.
- Area of irregularly shaped signs or pane signs of individual letters shall be calculated by using the total rectangular area encompassed by the outline.
- Failure to comply with the property numbering regulations shall be a violation of this chapter.
- All signs shall be maintained in a safe condition and not be detrimental to public health or safety.

## Signs exempt from permit in Parma Town

- Property address signs.
- Safety signs, road signs, historical markers, service identifications or highway directional signs erected by or as required by municipal or public agencies.
- Signs not exceeding four square feet in area and bearing only property numbers, post box numbers, names of occupants of premises, or other identification without commercial connotations for the premises.
- Signs regulating the use of a property, such as no hunting, no fishing, etc., provided such signs do not exceed two square feet in area.
- Signs not exceeding two square feet, directing and guiding traffic and parking but bearing no advertising matter (max two per driveway).
- A nonilluminated sign, not exceeding two square feet, may be placed for each home business or office or suite of offices that has a direct entrance from the outside.
- One nonilluminated temporary sign not to exceed six square feet to advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which it is located.
- One nonilluminated temporary construction sign not to exceed six square feet for each project or development, with conditions for additional streets.
- Noncommercial speech signs ('free speech' signs) are allowed subject to specified number, size, and illumination limitations.
- Political signs meeting size, location, and duration requirements.
- One nonilluminated sign, not larger than 32 square feet in area, for a roadside stand during the growing season to advertise sale of locally grown edible farm products.
- One nonilluminated sign, not larger than 32 square feet, to advertise auctions and special events of charitable or public groups (excluding garage sales), with time and placement restrictions.
- Private-owner temporary merchandise sale signs for garage sales and auctions, not to exceed six square feet for up to 10 days, and not less than 30 days since previous display on the same parcel of land, building, or premises.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Each proposal for an entrance identification sign in residential and multiresidential districts must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Board.
- Temporary construction signs in subdivisions may be installed after approval of the Planning Board of the final subdivision plat or issuance of a valid building permit.
- A permit to erect, enlarge or place any sign permitted by this chapter must be obtained from the Town of Parma Code Enforcement Officer.
- Applications for a sign permit must include a scale drawing showing dimensions, proposed design, legend, colors, materials, structural details, and a plot location map.
- Any additions to an existing sign require a permit application.
- If a permit is requested for a sign not permitted under the chapter, application must be presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals, which requires a public hearing.
- A sign variance may only be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

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