# Sign Regulations in Perry, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Perry, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/perry
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/10898258#10898258)

## At a glance

Perry, New York regulates 10 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the C1 District zoning district are capped at 18 ft tall and 25 sq ft, with a ≥50 ft from adjacent residential lot line setback (Sec. § 490-72D(2)(b)). Most commercial signs in Perry require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| R District | 1 | — | 4 sq ft | — |
| C1 District | 5 | 18 ft | 35% of each window | — |
| C2 District, M District, LD District | 5 | 15 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| C Districts (multiple developments) | 3 | — | (c) site plan review, coordinated signage plan | — |
| M Districts (multiple developments) | 2 | 4 ft in industrial parks | (c) site plan review, coordinated signage plan | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | 5 feet from street; 10 feet from side and back lot lines, except C1. | 1 | Minimum setbacks: 5 ft from street line, 10 ft from side lot lines, and 10 ft from back lot line; except in C1, see C1 notes | — | § 490-72C(1) |
| Temporary Sign (C1 District, sidewalk placement) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On sidewalk in a manner not unreasonably interfering with pedestrian traffic | — | § 490-72C(1) |
| Official/Government/Emergency Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 490-72C(2) |
| Building Permit Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises for which building permit is issued | — | § 490-72C(3) |
| Off-Premises Business Directional Sign | 8 ft | 3 sq ft | — | — | — | As regulated; not specified | — | § 490-72B(5) |

### C1 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | See general chart: up to 3 (per § 490-72E, Individual Establishments) | Attached to and parallel with outside wall | — | § 490-72D(2)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign | 18 ft | 25 sq ft | — | ≥50 ft from adjacent residential lot line | 1 | Minimum 50 ft from adjacent residential lot line | — | § 490-72D(2)(b) |
| Canopy Sign | — | 9 sq ft | — | ≥8 ft vertical clearance | Unspecified per establishment, see coordinated sign area maximum | Minimum 8 ft above paved walk; fixed/retractable, fabric | — | § 490-72D(2)(c) |
| Perpendicular Sign | — | 9 sq ft | — | ≥8 ft vertical clearance from grade | 1 per establishment | Public entrance side; ≥8 ft above finished grade | — | § 490-72D(2)(d) |
| Window Sign | — | 35% of each window | — | — | — | Placed upon or inside window facing exterior | — | § 490-72D(2)(e) |

### C2 District, M District, LD District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 100 sq ft | — | — | See general chart: C2-3, M-2, LD-1 | Attached to and parallel with outside wall | — | § 490-72D(3)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 ft | 25 sq ft | — | ≥50 ft from adjacent residential lot line; ≥8 ft vertical clearance | 1 | Minimum 50 ft from adjacent residential lot line | — | § 490-72D(3)(b) |
| Canopy Sign | — | 9 sq ft | — | ≥8 ft vertical clearance | — | Minimum 8 ft above paved walk; attached to building | — | § 490-72D(3)(c) |
| Perpendicular Sign | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Public entrance side; ≥8 ft, ≤12 ft above paved walk | — | § 490-72D(3)(d) |
| Window Sign | — | 35% of each window | — | — | — | Placed upon or inside window facing exterior | — | § 490-72D(3)(e) |

## Prohibited signs in Perry

- No sign shall contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving lights.
- All illuminated signs or lighting devices shall employ only lights emitting a perceived constant intensity not to exceed 50 lumens.
- A sign illuminated with neon shall only be allowed within the building it serves and shall not project to the exterior of any building.
- All signs containing electrical wiring shall be subject to the provisions of the National Electrical Code and the electrical components used shall bear the label of an approved testing agency.
- All illumination for signage must be shielded or shaded so beams and illumination therefrom shall distribute light over the sign surface and shall not be directed upon the public street, highway, sidewalk or adjacent premises so as to cause glare or reflection that may cause a traffic hazard or nuisance.
- No sign shall attempt (or appear to attempt) to direct the movement of traffic or imitate or resemble an official sign or signal device.
- No sign shall prevent the driver of a vehicle from having a clear and unobstructed view of any official sign or entrance or exit roadway or intersection or approaching or merging traffic.
- Billboard signs are prohibited in the Village of Perry.
- Off-premises signs shall be limited to business directional signs, as regulated herein.
- No signs, except such devices as may be required by the federal aeronautical authorities, shall be placed, inscribed or supported upon or above the highest part of the roofline.
- Every sign shall at all times be maintained in a neat, safe and structurally sound condition and maintained by replacement of defective or worn parts, painting, repainting and cleaning.

## Signs exempt from permit in Perry

- Temporary sign (one per property), not exceeding four square feet in face area and meeting setback requirements (except C1 Districts, where different placement rules apply).
- Official signs, notices or direction devices erected or maintained by federal, state, county, or local government or agency thereof.
- One sign on premises for which a building permit has been issued, not exceeding 32 square feet in face area, and to be removed upon expiration of the building permit or any extension thereof.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- For multiple developments (e.g., shopping plazas, office parks, industrial parks), a coordinated signage plan must be part of the site plan review process.
- No owner, tenant or user of a multiple development may erect or use any sign deviating from or not included in the approved coordinated signage plan.
- Any new occupants of individual establishments in multiple developments must abide by the coordinated signage plan and obtain Planning Board approval for any signage changes.
- During application for a permit in multiple developments, a coordinated signage plan must be submitted to the Planning Board in addition to the standard application.
- For multiple developments, Planning Board approval of the coordinated signage plan must be obtained before the issuance of any permits.
- Sign standards for multiple developments are determined during the site plan review process and development of a coordinated signage plan.

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

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