# Sign Regulations in West Seneca Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** West Seneca Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/west-seneca-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6844895#6844895)

## At a glance

West Seneca Town, New York regulates 19 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Commercial Districts, Manufacturing Districts zoning district are capped at 15 feet tall and 32 square feet, with a 10 feet from lot line setback (Sec. §120-40.12A, Table of Ground Signs). Most commercial signs in West Seneca Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts | 2 | 3 feet | 8 square feet | — |
| Commercial Districts, Manufacturing Districts | 7 | 25 feet | Up to 100% of the window area | — |
| Union Road Corridor | 7 | 15 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| M-1, M-2 | 1 | 35 feet | 380 square feet | — |
| Nonresidential Districts | 3 | 25 feet | 40 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — |

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

### Commercial Districts, Manufacturing Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 15 feet | 32 square feet | — | 10 feet from lot line | 1 per lot | On private property; minimum 10 feet setback from any property line | — | §120-40.12A, Table of Ground Signs |
| Pedestal Sign | 25 feet | 40 square feet | — | 10 feet from lot line | 1 per lot | On private property; minimum 10 feet setback from any property line | — | §120-40.12B, Table of Pedestal Signs |
| Wall Sign | 5 feet | 10% of the facade | — | — | 1 per facade | Affixed to facade; Commercial: 1 per facade; Manufacturing: 1 per facade | — | §120-40.12C, Table of Wall Signs |
| Projecting Sign | 3 feet | 8 square feet | — | — | 1 per use | Projects more than 12 inches but less than 40 inches from facade; minimum clearance 9 feet above ground | — | §120-40.12D, Table of Projecting Signs |
| Suspended Sign | 3 feet | 8 square feet | — | — | 1 per use | Attached to underside of horizontal plane; minimum clearance 9 feet above ground | — | §120-40.12E, Table of Suspended Signs |
| Awning Sign | 18 inches | — | — | — | 1 per awning | On awning/canopy | — | §120-40.12F, Table of Awning Signs |
| Window Sign | — | Up to 100% of the window area | — | — | None (no maximum) | Applied/attached exterior or interior, within 12 inches of window | — | §120-40.12G, Table of Window Signs |

### Union Road Corridor

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (32 sq ft with 10' setback) | 15 feet | 32 square feet | — | 0 feet (for 24 sq ft); 10 feet (for 32 sq ft) | 1 per lot | Minimum 10 feet setback from lot line | — | §120-40.12A, Table of Ground Signs |
| Ground Sign (24 sq ft with 0' setback) | 15 feet | 24 square feet | — | 0 feet | 1 per lot | No setback (0 feet) from lot line | — | §120-40.12A, Table of Ground Signs |
| Wall Sign | 5 feet | 10% of the facade | — | — | 1 per facade | Affixed to facade; 1 per facade | — | §120-40.12C, Table of Wall Signs |
| Projecting Sign | 3 feet | 8 square feet | — | — | 1 per use | Projects more than 12 inches but less than 40 inches from facade; minimum clearance 9 feet above ground | — | §120-40.12D, Table of Projecting Signs |
| Suspended Sign | 3 feet | 8 square feet | — | — | 1 per use | Attached to underside of horizontal plane; minimum clearance 9 feet above ground | — | §120-40.12E, Table of Suspended Signs |
| Awning Sign | 12 inches | — | — | — | 1 per awning | On awning/canopy | — | §120-40.12F, Table of Awning Signs |
| Window Sign | — | Up to 20% of the window area | — | — | None (no maximum) | Applied/attached exterior or interior, within 12 inches of window | — | §120-40.12G, Table of Window Signs |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional Sign (with/without permit) | 4 feet | 6 square feet in residential; 16 square feet in nonresidential | — | 5 feet from lot lines | — | Entirely on property to which they pertain, minimum 5 foot setback from all property lines | — | §120-40.5A |
| Lawn Sign | 3 feet | 6 square feet | — | 5 feet from lot lines | 1 per lot | Single lawn sign per lot; minimum 5 feet from all property lines | — | §120-40.5G |
| Home Occupation Sign | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per home occupation | — | — | §120-40.5E |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 6 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | §120-40.5I |
| Temporary Sign (Residential Districts) | 4 feet | 16 square feet | — | 5 feet from lot lines | 1 per lot or use at a time | Minimum 5 foot setback from all property lines | — | §120-40.7B(2) |
| Temporary Sign (Nonresidential Districts) | 4 feet | 32 square feet | — | 5 feet from lot lines | 1 per lot or use at a time | Minimum 5 foot setback from all property lines | — | §120-40.7B(1) |
| Historical Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §120-40.5D |
| Internal Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within building or enclosed outdoor space and not legible from public right-of-way or adjacent lots | — | §120-40.5F |

## Prohibited signs in West Seneca Town

- No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to obstruct free egress from a window, door, or fire escape or to become a menace to life, health, or property.
- No sign shall be erected at or near any intersection of streets, alleys, or railways in a manner that obstructs free and clear vision for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.
- No sign shall be of a shape or color that may be confused with any authorized traffic control device.
- No rotating beam, beacon, or flashing illumination resembling an emergency light shall be used with any sign display.
- Signs shall not be erected within nor project into any public right-of-way, unless otherwise specified within this article. Signs must be located on private property and comply with the dimensional and setback requirements.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited, except for billboards as regulated.
- All signs must be set back at least five feet from any property line, unless otherwise noted.
- No sign or any part of a sign exceeding three feet in height, other than a supporting pole or brace no greater than 18 inches in width or diameter, shall be located within the designated clear sight triangle of any intersecting streets.
- Intermittent illumination or illumination which involves movement or causes the illusion of movement resulting from the arrangement of lighting, is prohibited, except as specifically regulated.
- Signs shall not be posted on public property or within a public right-of-way, unless otherwise stated in this article or approved by the Code Enforcement Officer.
- Any sign that no longer advertises or identifies the current or permitted use of the property must be removed within 30 days after written notification from the Code Enforcement Officer.
- Signs for which no sign permit was issued or for which a sign permit has been revoked are prohibited.
- Signs that are not properly maintained or are considered structurally unsound, hazardous, or otherwise unsafe are prohibited.
- Signs that contain words or pictures of an obscene or pornographic nature are prohibited.
- Signs that emit audible sounds, odor, or visible matter are prohibited.
- Signs placed on a curb, sidewalk, hydrant, utility pole, trees or other objects located on or over any public street unless otherwise permitted are prohibited.
- Signs that may be confused with a traffic control sign, signal or device or the light of an emergency or road equipment vehicle or hide from view any traffic or street sign, signal, or device are prohibited.
- Signs that flash, blink, rotate, or revolve, or utilize unshielded lighting devices or reflectors to outline or provide the background of a sign are prohibited.
- Signs that are animated or utilize full motion or video technology are prohibited.
- Signs that are mounted on wheels or mounted on any structure on wheels are prohibited.
- Signs with mirrors or any other reflective material are prohibited.
- Portable signs that are permanently displayed are prohibited.
- Banners, pennants, or windblown or inflated signs that are permanently displayed are prohibited.
- Roof signs, obsolete signs, and off-premises signs are prohibited, except for billboards as specifically allowed.
- Signs painted directly on an exterior wall are prohibited.
- No permanent sign may be constructed of untreated or unpainted wood, sandblasted metal, or other unfinished material.
- All sign lettering shall be permanently affixed to the sign; manual changeable copy signs shall be enclosed and locked.

## Signs exempt from permit in West Seneca Town

- The repainting, repairing, changing of parts, and maintenance of signs do not require a sign permit, provided such actions do not alter the physical size, design, or nature of the sign.
- A change in the message of a sign does not require a permit, provided no alteration to physical size, design, or nature.
- Repainting of supports and sign area does not require a permit, provided no alteration to physical size, design, or nature.
- Directional signs located entirely on the property they pertain to, meeting size and height limitations and not containing a commercial message, do not require a permit.
- Signs attached to gasoline pumps not exceeding six square feet in area do not require a permit.
- Governmental signs, including any official sign, public notice, or warning sign supported by federal, state, or local law, do not require a permit.
- Historical signs such as cornerstones, commemorative tablets, and historical markers less than six square feet and not illuminated do not require a permit.
- Internal signs within a building not legible from the public right-of-way or adjacent lots, or within enclosed outdoor spaces (e.g., athletic fields), do not require a permit.
- A single lawn sign on any lot, not exceeding three feet in height and six square feet in area, not displayed for more than 30 days in a ninety-day period, not illuminated, meeting setbacks, and not impeding traffic or visibility, does not require a permit.
- Noncommercial signs on residential property meeting limitations on number, size, height, illumination, setbacks, and not being attached to permanent structures do not require a permit.
- Sandwich board signs, one per lot, not illuminated, meeting area and height limits, brought in at close of business, and not impeding traffic/safety, do not require a permit.
- Home occupation signs (one per permitted occupation, up to six square feet and four feet in height, not illuminated) do not require a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- New developments subject to Planning Board review and approval may have proposed signage reviewed and approved as part of the special permit or site plan review process, in which case required sign permit application materials must be submitted to the Planning Board as part of the complete application.
- All signs and sign systems are subject to the regulations in this article; submission of a site plan and elevations indicating sign location and size is a required part of the sign permit application process.
- Any modification, relocation, alteration, or replacement of a sign for which a permit has been issued requires an amended or new sign permit from the Code Enforcement Officer.

## 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 West Seneca Town — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=West+Seneca+Town+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-west-seneca-town

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