# Sign Regulations in Webster, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Webster, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/webster
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/7738879#7738879)

## At a glance

Webster, New York regulates 26 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign / Off-Premises Sign (Where Facade Sign Visibility is Obstructed)s in the Central Business District, West End Business District, Neighborhood Business District, General Industrial District, Planned Unit Development District zoning district are capped at 6 ft ground-mounted / 20 ft elevated (at least 8 ft clearance above grade) tall and 35 sq ft per side (freestanding sign), with a 20 ft from street line; 10 ft from side line setback (Sec. § 175-54(D)(3)(a,b)). Most commercial signs in Webster require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 3 ft | 16 sq ft total | — |
| Residential Districts | 7 | — | 15 sq ft | — |
| Central Business District, West End Business District, Neighborhood Business District, General Industrial District, Planned Unit Development District | 9 | 12 ft | 75 sq ft | — |
| Central Business District | 1 | 2 ft | 10 sq ft (2 ft x 5 ft) | — |
| G-I General Industrial District, WEB West End Business District | 2 | 125 ft | — | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Permanent Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 175-54(B)(1-10,15) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential District) | — | 6 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 | Freestanding or attached to building | — | § 175-54(B)(11) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (All Other Districts) | — | 10 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 | Freestanding or attached to building | — | § 175-54(B)(11) |
| Over-the-Street Banner or Placard | — | 16 sq ft total | — | — | — | In, upon, or across a Village street, or from one building to another | — | § 175-54(B)(12) |
| Temporary Sign (General) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 175-54(F) |
| Open Banner (Temporary) | 3 ft | 15 sq ft | 5 ft | — | 1 | — | — | § 175-54(F)(1) |
| Temporary Decoration/Display (Temporary Sign) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 175-54(F)(2) |

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professional or Announcement Sign | — | 2 sq ft | 6 inches depth | — | 1 | Attached to and parallel to principal building façade | — | § 175-54(C)(1) |
| Governmental Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 175-54(C)(2) |
| Organization Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 175-54(C)(3) |
| Invisible Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Signs not visible off the lot | — | § 175-54(C)(4) |
| Resident Identification Sign | — | 1.5 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 175-54(C)(5) |
| Builder/Architect/Engineer Sign | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 175-54(C)(6) |
| Private Parking Control Sign | — | 1.5 sq ft per side | — | — | — | — | — | § 175-54(C)(7) |

### Central Business District, West End Business District, Neighborhood Business District, General Industrial District, Planned Unit Development District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Business Identification - Single Facade) | — | 75 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business (see citation for exceptions for buildings on two or more streets) | Attached and parallel to street facade of principal building | — | § 175-54(D)(2) |
| Wall Sign (Business Identification - Multiple Facades) | — | 75 sq ft per facade | — | — | 1 per street facade | Attached and parallel to street facade of principal building on intersecting streets | — | § 175-54(D)(2) |
| Freestanding Sign / Off-Premises Sign (Where Facade Sign Visibility is Obstructed) | 6 ft ground-mounted / 20 ft elevated (at least 8 ft clearance above grade) | 35 sq ft per side (freestanding sign) | — | 20 ft from street line; 10 ft from side line | 1 (in addition to facade sign where allowed by ZBA) | On site, or off-premises if needed (with ZBA approval) | — | § 175-54(D)(3)(a,b) |
| Off-Premises Directional Sign (Directional Sign in Right-of-Way) | 6 ft (mounted on standard); max overall sign structure height | per business: 4 in high x 30 in wide; letter size 3 in | 30 in per business | — | 1 standard per intersection; multiple businesses allowed per sign | Village right-of-way at intersection | — | § 175-54(D)(3)(c) |
| A-Frame Sign | 4 ft | 12 sq ft | 3 ft | — | 1 per business | On business property only, not within public right-of-way | — | § 175-54(D)(3)(d) |
| Combined Sign (Multiple Businesses) | — | 75 sq ft | — | — | 1 combined sign | Either facade or freestanding (as directed by Zoning Board of Appeals) | — | § 175-54(D)(4) |
| Freestanding Group or Complex Sign (Over 4 buildings and >50,000 sq ft GFA) | 12 ft | — | — | — | 1 | As approved by ZBA | — | § 175-54(D)(5) |
| Freestanding Group or Complex Sign (Under 50,000 sq ft GFA) | 12 ft | — | — | — | 1 | As approved by ZBA | — | § 175-54(D)(5) |

## Prohibited signs in Webster

- No sign attached to a building in any district shall project above the height of the wall upon which it is attached.
- No illuminated sign shall direct light in a way that would cause a traffic hazard or be unreasonably detrimental to adjoining or neighboring residences; illuminated signs must focus light upon themselves and prevent glare upon surrounding areas.
- All exterior advertising devices other than permitted signs, such as bunting, pennants, streamers, or peripheral lighting, are prohibited.
- No exterior sign shall be flashing, revolving, animated, or otherwise in motion, except the traditional barber pole and time and temperature signs.
- No sign shall obstruct any fire escape, window, door, or opening used for fire-fighting purposes, ventilation, or as an exit.
- No sign shall be placed on any sidewalk, hydrant, utility pole, fence, or any other public property except as specifically permitted by this section.
- A nonconforming sign may not be changed, replaced, or altered unless the resulting sign complies with current regulations.
- It is unlawful to erect or maintain any sign, billboard, banner, or placard exceeding 16 square feet in area, in, upon, and across a street or streets of the Village of Webster, or from one building to another, without the consent of the Village Board.
- No person shall post, affix, print, write, or paint any bill, advertisement or notice on any fence, post, railing, tree, or public building in the Village or on any private building without the permission of the owner or occupant.
- All signs shall be constructed by a professional.

## Signs exempt from permit in Webster

- Signs for garage sales are permitted as provided in Chapter 54, Garage Sales.
- A single, nonilluminated temporary sign advertising sale or rental of the property (not more than six square feet per side in residential districts or 10 square feet per side in other districts) is permitted and must be removed upon sale or rental of the property.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Sign permits, to be issued by the Building Inspector, shall be required for all signs.
- Where two or more business establishments are located on the same lot or in the same building, each sign shall be of a design compatible in style and color with the sign for each establishment; combined signs may be approved upon special application to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Applications for certain sign types, such as freestanding or off-premises signs due to grade/setback/architecture, require approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Temporary signs may be granted a temporary permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals (for up to 60 days), and a cash deposit is required to ensure removal.
- Some sign types, exceptions, or variances require application to and approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals.

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

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