# Sign Regulations in Springville, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Springville, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/springville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6979898#6979898)

## At a glance

Springville, New York regulates 32 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Sandwich Board Sign (Type H, Two-sided Sidewalk Sign)s in the Nonresidential Districts zoning district are capped at 4 ft tall, 2 ft width x 4 ft height (8 sq ft per side), and 2 ft wide, with a No closer than 1 ft to street edge setback (Sec. §200-35D(8)). Most commercial signs in Springville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business District (B-1), Village Industrial District (VI), Commercial and Industrial Park District (CIP), Business and Industrial Districts | 7 | Per freestanding sign height: CIP up to 25 ft; B-1/VI up to 18 ft | CIP: 65 sq ft; B-1/VI: 40 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential Districts | 6 | 12 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Residence District | 11 | 6 ft | 40 sq ft | — |
| R-8.5, R-6 | 1 | — | 6 sq ft (R-8.5 and R-6); 9 sq ft per §200-35D(9) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 4 ft | 32 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Nonresidential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sandwich Board Sign (Type H, Two-sided Sidewalk Sign) | 4 ft | 2 ft width x 4 ft height (8 sq ft per side) | 2 ft | No closer than 1 ft to street edge | One per business entity | No closer than 1 ft to the street edge; must not obstruct pedestrian traffic | — | §200-35D(8) |
| Feather and Flag-type Sign (Type N) | 12 ft | Flag area: max 8 ft tall x 2.5 ft wide; total max height 12 ft | 2.5 ft | — | One per business | Outside right-of-way on property of business; in B-1 may be between curb and sidewalk; must not interfere with pedestrian/vehicular traffic. | — | §200-35D(14) |
| Business Special Event Sign (Type C, Business Promotion) | — | 32 sq ft | — | Min 6 ft from any lot line | Max two per event | On lot where event takes place; not closer than 6 ft to any lot line | — | §200-35D(3) |
| Variable Copy Temporary Sign (Type D) | — | 32 sq ft | — | Min 6 ft from any lot line | One per business | No closer than 6 ft to any lot line | — | §200-35D(4) |
| Charitable Event Sign (Type G) | — | 8 sq ft (32 sq ft if on property owned by sponsoring org) | — | Min 6 ft from any lot line | One per lot | No closer than 6 ft to any lot line | — | §200-35D(7) |
| Nonresidential Real Estate Sign (Type J) | — | 32 sq ft | — | Min 8 ft from all property lines | Max two per lot | On site available for sale/rent; not within 8 ft of any property line; may also be placed on building | — | §200-33(L), §200-35D(10) |

### Residence District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding or Building-mounted Sign (Home Occupation) | 4 ft (freestanding) | 4 sq ft | — | Freestanding: min 15 ft from all property lines | One per home occupation | On premises; if freestanding, min 15 ft from any property line | — | §200-33(A) |
| Freestanding or Building-mounted Sign (Home Professional Office) | 4 ft (freestanding) | 8 sq ft | — | Freestanding: min 15 ft from all property lines | One per home professional office | On premises; if freestanding, min 15 ft from any property line | — | §200-33(A) |
| Building-Mounted Sign (Other Lawful Business) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | One per lawful business | On building | — | §200-33(B) |
| Identification Sign (Institutional/Community Use) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | One per use | Freestanding or building-mounted | — | §200-33(C) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign | 6 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | One per subdivision | Entrance to subdivision | — | §200-33(D) |
| Subdivision Sale Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per subdivision entrance | Entrance to subdivision | — | §200-33(E) |
| Address Numbers | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Building-mounted | — | §200-33(G) |
| Freestanding or Building-Mounted Name/Address Sign (Private Dwelling) | 4 ft (if freestanding) | 2 sq ft | — | Freestanding: min 8 ft from all property lines | One per dwelling | If freestanding, min 8 ft from property line; otherwise on building | — | §200-33(J) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Political Temporary Sign (Type A) | — | 16 sq ft per sign; max 24 sq ft per lot | — | Min 6 ft from lot line | Max 4 per lot | No closer than 6 ft to any lot line | — | §200-35D(1) |
| Noncommercial Speech Temporary Sign (Type B) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | Min 15 ft from lot line | Max 2 per lot | No closer than 15 ft to lot line | — | §200-35D(2) |
| Garage/Yard Sale Sign (Type E) | — | 6 sq ft each | — | Min 6 ft from lot line | Max 2 per lot | Only on residential lots, only on lot where sale takes place, not closer than 6 ft to lot line | — | §200-35D(5) |
| Auction Sign (Type F) | — | 16 sq ft each | — | Min 6 ft from lot line | Max 2 per lot | On site of auction, at least 6 ft from lot line | — | §200-35D(6) |
| Event Location Sign (Type K) | — | 6 sq ft each | — | Min 1 ft from street edge | 1 per intersection, max 2 in village | Not closer than 1 ft to street edge, supported on its own (not attached to utility poles or other private/public structures) | — | §200-35D(11) |
| Construction Sign (Type L) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per lot | Midway on lot where work is being performed | — | §200-35D(12) |
| Subdivision Sale Sign (Type M) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per entrance | Entranceway to subdivision or as directed by Planning Board | — | §200-35D(13) |

## Prohibited signs in Springville

- No sign shall be erected in the Village without a permit issued by the Code Enforcement Officer, except for exempted signs in § 200-35.
- All signs must be securely attached to a building or structurally sound support and maintained in good repair.
- No sign, its lighting, or design shall create a traffic hazard or nuisance or be unreasonably detrimental to adjoining or neighboring properties.
- No surface-mounted sign overhanging a public right-of-way or sidewalk shall extend more than 12 inches from the building face unless a written engineer’s statement certifies safety.
- No sign shall contain banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers or similar fluttering devices that interfere with public safety or create a public nuisance.
- No portable/movable signs are allowed unless specifically approved under § 200-35.
- No sign shall be attached to fences, utility poles, or trees on public property without written permission of the Village Board of Trustees.
- No sign shall advertise business uses or services other than those which exist on the premises.
- No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to confuse or obstruct the view of any traffic sign, signal, or device.
- No sound amplifiers, public address systems or sound devices shall be used as a means of advertising or to attract attention to a sign.
- No portable, movable or temporary sign shall be within any public right-of-way, except for specified types as per § 200-35.
- No portable, movable or temporary sign shall unreasonably obstruct or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic and its sight lines.
- No portable, movable or temporary sign shall be internally or externally illuminated.
- No person, corporation, or association shall post any handbill, notice or placard on any post, utility pole, tree, fence, building, or other object, or deposit the same in any vehicle or public place.
- No sign or banner may be erected or suspended over a public street without the consent of the Board of Trustees, and any such sign attached to a building adjoining a public street shall be not less than 10 feet from the sidewalk.
- No sign may project over any public street or sidewalk without a written permit approved by the Board of Trustees and required insurance or bond.
- No sign shall be maintained over sidewalks unless all parts, including structures, are at least seven feet above the sidewalk.
- No sign is allowed that advertises off-premises businesses, products, or uses.

## Signs exempt from permit in Springville

- The regulations do not apply to any sign or directional device erected by any governmental agency.
- The regulations do not apply to nonadvertising signs identifying underground utility lines.
- The regulations do not apply to posted or preserve signs erected pursuant to the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York.
- A range of portable, movable and temporary signs (Types A through N) are allowed without a permit under § 200-35D when meeting size, location, and duration requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- An overall sign design plan for multiple-commercial use facilities or industrial parks is required and must be submitted with the application for the site development permit; the plan must show reasonable uniformity of design, lettering, lighting, and material (see § 200-32E).
- The Architectural Review Board is appointed to review and recommend the design, construction, and aesthetics of any proposed sign that requires a permit (see § 200-30M and § 200-37B).
- If a project subject to zoning review is proposed for a property with a nonconforming sign, the reviewing agency shall require the nonconforming sign to be brought into compliance as a condition of approval (see § 200-36B).
- Sign plan related provisions may be enforced through the Planning Board as part of the site plan review process for certain sign types (see § 200-35D(13)(f)).

## Full detail

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