# Sign Regulations in Weedsport, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Weedsport, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/weedsport
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/44808672#44808672)

## At a glance

Weedsport, New York regulates 13 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Real Estate Development/Subdivision Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 30 sq ft one side only (Sec. § 215-81B(2)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 30 ft | 30 sq ft one side only | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Commercial (C), Historic Commercial (HC), Industrial (I) | 2 | — | 20 sq ft per side | — |
| Historic Commercial (HC) | 1 | — | — | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Must project from the front/face of a building. Interior edge no more than 12 inches from face of building. Exterior edge not closer than 3 feet to the curbline. Bottom edge not less than 8 feet from sidewalk. | — | § 215-80B |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Not allowed to be attached to fences, trees, utility poles; not to block vision or create traffic hazard. Not on the front/face of building except as provided in §215-83. | — | § 215-80C, § 215-82, § 215-86B(1) |
| Sign Advertising Sale/Lease/Rental | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On the premises for sale, lease, or rental. | — | § 215-81A(1) |
| Professional Nameplate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 215-81A(2) |
| Architect/Engineer/Contractor Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises where construction/repair/renovation in progress. | — | § 215-81A(4) |
| Sign/Bulletin Board (Institutional) | — | 20 sq ft per side | — | — | — | On premises of institutions (places of worship, libraries, museums, social clubs or societies). | — | § 215-81B(1) |
| Real Estate Development/Subdivision Sign | — | 30 sq ft one side only | — | — | 1 per development | On property being developed/sold. | — | § 215-81B(2) |
| Freestanding Sign (Pole Sign, Commercial Establishment) | 30 ft | — | — | — | 1 per establishment (Board may allow more if on multiple streets) | — | — | § 215-81B(3) |

### Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Commercial (C), Historic Commercial (HC), Industrial (I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Business Use) | — | 20 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per business (freestanding, not attached to building) | Not attached to building. | — | § 215-83A(1) |
| Wall Sign (Business Use) | — | — | — | — | 1 per street frontage per business | Attached or applied directly to building front or face. | — | § 215-83A(2) |

### Historic Commercial (HC)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Historic Commercial District Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 215-83B, § 215-27J |

## Prohibited signs in Weedsport

- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving light or lights.
- No illuminated sign or lighting device may be directed so as to cause glare or reflection that may constitute a traffic hazard or nuisance on a public street, highway, sidewalk or adjacent premises.
- No portable or temporary sign shall be placed on the front or face of the building on any premises, except as provided in § 215-83.
- No temporary signs are to be attached to fences, trees, utility poles or the like, or placed in a position that will obstruct or impair vision or traffic or create a hazard or disturbance to public health and welfare.
- Signs that have been erected that do not meet the standards of this article are prohibited.
- Signs that are not maintained or have been abandoned are prohibited.
- Signs that are determined to be dangerous and cause distractions by passing motorists and/or create any unsafe condition affecting public safety and welfare are prohibited.
- Abandoned signs (signs not utilized or advertising a business not in operation for more than 30 days) are prohibited.
- Flashing and moving signs or devices are prohibited except as specifically permitted and approved in accordance with this article.
- Any sign which is a copy or imitation of an official sign, or purports to have official status, is prohibited.
- Use of materials not intended for signs, including but not limited to tires, is prohibited for signage or advertising, unless expressly permitted by this article.

## Signs exempt from permit in Weedsport

- Signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function or required by any law, ordinance or governmental regulation are not considered signs under this article.
- Signs advertising the sale, lease or rental of the premises upon which the sign is located, not exceeding four square feet in area, are permitted in any use district without a permit.
- Professional nameplates not exceeding two square feet in area are permitted in any use district without a permit.
- Signs denoting the name and address of the occupants of the premises, not exceeding two square feet in area, are permitted in any use district without a permit.
- Signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor on premises where construction, repair, or renovation is in progress, not exceeding two square feet, are permitted in any use district without a permit.
- Temporary signs are allowed without a permit, provided they conform to standards in the ordinance.
- Flags and insignia of any government are allowed without a permit, except when displayed in connection with commercial promotions.
- Legal notices, identification, informational or directional signs erected or required by governmental bodies are allowed without a permit.
- Signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property, bearing no advertising matter and conforming to NYS DOT regulations, are allowed without a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A detailed drawing or blueprint showing construction details, lettering/pictorial matter, position of lighting or extraneous devices, and a location plan for the sign is required as part of the sign permit application (§215-87C).
- Alteration of a nonconforming sign requires compliance with the provisions of this article, including obtaining a permit (§215-92).
- Any sign erected without securing a required sign permit and approval is considered an illegal sign; all signs must comply with these regulations irrespective of permit requirement (§215-86A).
- Appeals of sign-related decisions are to the Zoning Board of Appeals, as per standard variance procedure (§215-94).

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