# Sign Regulations in Victor, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Victor, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/victor
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9479262#9479262)

## At a glance

Victor, New York regulates 17 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Directional Sign (Business/Industrial Use)s in the Business District, Industrial District zoning district are capped at 4 ft tall and 2 sq ft, with a At least 5 ft from any lot line. setback (Sec. §130-5B(3)). Most commercial signs in Victor require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 3 ft; minimum 8 ft clearance above ground | 10 sq ft | — |
| Business District, Industrial District | 13 | 42 inches (when closed) | Aggregate of all panels: 50 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Flat against the face of the building. No sign may be situated between curb and sidewalk or project into public right-of-way. Not on roof or mansard fascia. | — | §130-3; §130-4A(1),(2); §130-4B(1); §130-4C(1),(2); §130-4D; §130-4E(3)-(9); §130-3C,D,E |
| Projecting Sign | 3 ft; minimum 8 ft clearance above ground | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | Perpendicular to building exterior. Not to overhang in a way that interferes with traffic, fire exits, utilities, etc. | — | §130-4B(1); §130-5B(6); §130-4E(3)-(9); §130-3D(4); §130-6G |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | — | — | In ground, supported by uprights/braces. Not to obstruct sight distances or interfere with traffic/pedestrian visibility. | — | §130-4B(1); §130-4E(2),(3),(5); §130-4C(1),(2); §130-3 |
| Temporary Sign (General Use) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §130-3B(4) |
| Directional Sign (General Use) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §130-4B(2); §130-5B(3) |

### Business District, Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Single Building) | — | 30 sq ft (per sign); aggregate max 1 sq ft per linear foot building elevation | — | — | One per occupant per elevation | Building elevation facing each public street and/or parking lot. | — | §130-5B(1)(a),(b); §130-5B(1)(e) |
| Wall Sign (Multiple-Building Complex) | — | 30 sq ft (per sign); aggregate max 1 sq ft per linear foot building elevation | — | — | One per occupant per elevation per building | Building elevation facing each public street and/or parking lot. | — | §130-5B(2)(a) |
| Ground Sign (Single Building) | 5 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | One per parcel | Near primary entrance. | — | §130-5B(1)(d) |
| Ground Sign (Multiple-Building Complex) | 5 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | One per complex | Near primary entrance to complex. | — | §130-5B(2)(b) |
| Directory Sign (Multiple-Building Complex) | 5 ft if freestanding | Based on tenants (1 sq ft per tenant) | — | — | One one-sided directory sign per complex | Freestanding or integrated but may not obstruct visibility. | — | §130-5B(2)(c)[1-4] |
| Directional Sign (Business/Industrial Use) | 4 ft | 2 sq ft | — | At least 5 ft from any lot line. | Maximum of two per property | Must be no closer than 5 ft from any lot line. | — | §130-5B(3) |
| Portable Sign | 42 inches (when closed) | — | 24 inches | — | One per tax parcel | On property of business; not on building face; must not obstruct pedestrian traffic. | — | §130-5B(5) |
| Ground Sign (Special Use Permit - Remote Location Businesses) | 6 ft | Aggregate of all panels: 50 sq ft | — | At least 24 ft from a major roadway, 18 ft from any roadway. | One panel per eligible business; one sign per location | At least 24 ft from a major roadway and at least 18 ft from any roadway (except in unusual circumstances). | — | §130-5C(1)-(2) |

## Prohibited signs in Victor

- Signs promoting services outside the Town or Village of Victor.
- Business use signs must advertise a bona fide business conducted on the premises where the sign is located unless authorized by a special use permit.
- Pole-mounted signs.
- Signs illuminated by the use of flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving lighting.
- Reflective surface signs.
- Sound amplifiers, public-address systems or other sound devices used to advertise or attract attention to a sign or a business.
- No mobile or portable signs shall be placed on the face of any building.
- Signs shall not be attached to fences, trees, utility poles, etc. The Code Enforcement Officer may remove such signs without prior notice.
- Message signs, except as permitted in § 130-5B(7).
- No sign shall interfere with utility line clearance.
- No sign shall interfere with the use of any fire exit, door, or window or other access to a building.
- No sign shall obstruct the vision of any access or be designed in a way as to confuse access to a fire escape route.
- No sign shall interfere with sight distances or otherwise interfere with the operation of a traffic light, traffic directional control or any traffic or pedestrian visibility.
- No sign shall project into a public right-of-way.
- No sign shall be situated between the curb and sidewalk.
- No sign shall be erected on the roof or mansard fascia of any building or structure.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained on the face of a building so that any portion extends above the base of roofline (for a one-story building), or above the level of the second floor (for a multistory building).
- Fluorescent and neon colors are prohibited.
- All signs shall comply with the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.

## Signs exempt from permit in Victor

- Signs bearing the name of the principal occupant and/or the street address of a private dwelling, not exceeding one square foot.
- Professional nameplates, not exceeding four square feet.
- Signs denoting that a property is for sale, lease or rental of the premises upon which the sign is located; one per street frontage, not illuminated, not exceeding four square feet, not over five feet in height and at least 10 feet from the street.
- Not-for-profit, charitable and political organizations may advertise an event with a sign (not exceeding four feet in height and six square feet per side) for the period of the event and preceding 30 days; organizations advertising more than two events/year require a permit.
- Signs denoting architect, engineer or contractor, placed on premises of construction/repair/renovation, not exceeding four square feet.
- Historic signs or tablets and signs denoting date of erection or other historic info of homes/buildings, not exceeding four square feet and not within the public right-of-way.
- Signs required by Village, town, county, state and federal law.
- Single warning or clearance signs necessary for public safety, not exceeding two square feet.
- "Debit," "credit" or "ATM" decals, operating hours, invitee restrictions, legal notices/warnings, or community event posters (as described).
- Seasonal and holiday greetings displayed as window or door signage, provided they are in place no earlier than three weeks prior to the season or holiday and removed within 48 hours after the holiday.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required for any sign erected in the Village, except as provided for specific exemptions.
- Applications must include detailed professional drawings and information about materials, colors, size, lighting, and location.
- Applications for signs are reviewed for compatibility with surroundings, including design, materials, color, illumination, orientation, and location.
- The Code Enforcement Officer may approve permits for temporary signs without Planning Board approval.
- All other sign applications (except temporary signs) must be referred by the Code Enforcement Officer to the Planning Board for approval.
- For all signs overhanging public property or access, proof of liability insurance ($500,000) and a hold harmless agreement is required.
- For portable and some projecting signs, a certificate of liability insurance and a hold harmless agreement must be filed with the Village prior to review by the Planning Board.
- All nonconforming signs must make application for a sign permit within one year from the effective date to be reviewed by the Code Enforcement Officer; if requirements are not met, then reviewed per sign permit procedures.
- Sign permits are to be issued by the Code Enforcement Officer.

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