# Sign Regulations in Westfield, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Westfield, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/westfield
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/11160861#11160861)

## At a glance

Westfield, New York regulates 25 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Business Nameplate or Freestanding Sign (R-3 District, Where business is permitted)s in the Residential Districts, R-3 District zoning district are capped at 5 ft. tall and 3 sq. ft. per face, with a 5 ft from sidewalk, 10 ft from road edge setback (Sec. §155-53G(8)). Most commercial signs in Westfield require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | — | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| Residential Districts, R-3 District | 7 | 5 ft. | 25 sq. ft. per face | — |
| B-1 District, B-1A District, B-2 District, SI-1 District, PO District, Mixed-Use District | 7 | 18 ft. | 50 sq. ft. | — |
| Light Industrial (I-2) District, Industrial (I) District | 2 | 7 ft. | 50 sq. ft. per face | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Event Sign or Banner | — | — | — | — | — | Community event and public celebration locations, including Village Sign Board (with prior Clerk approval). | — | §155-53E(3), §155-53E(8) |
| Contractor Sign | — | 10 sq. ft. | — | — | — | At job site | — | §155-53E(10) |
| Gasoline Price Sign | — | 1 sq. ft. per face | — | — | — | Service stations | — | §155-53E(9) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential Districts) | — | 9 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per lot (2 if corner lot) | On-site at residence | — | §155-53E(11) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Business/Industrial Districts) | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per lot (2 if corner lot) | On-site at property | — | §155-53E(11) |
| Temporary Real Estate Open House, Estate Sale, Auction Sign | — | 4 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 on-site, 2 off-premises | 1 on-site, 2 off-premises allowed; off-premises only 48 hrs in advance and must be removed after event. | — | §155-53E(12) |
| Seasonal Roadside Stand Sign | — | 10 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 | On-premises | — | §155-53E(13) |
| Nameplate Sign (Residential Tenants) | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 | Residential occupancy | — | §155-53E(14) |

### Residential Districts, R-3 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Private Driveway/Trespassing Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft from street/property line | — | — | — | §155-53G(1), §155-53G(7) |
| Parking Area Entrance/Exit Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per entrance/exit | At entrance/exit of parking area | — | §155-53G(2), §155-53G(7) |
| Parking Area Identification/Condition Sign | — | 9 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft from street/property line | 1 per lot (2 if corner lot) | At parking area | — | §155-53G(3), §155-53G(7) |
| Multiple Dwelling Identification Sign | — | 25 sq. ft. per face | — | — | 1 | Building- or ground-mounted | — | §155-53G(4) |
| Home Occupation Nameplate Sign | — | 3 sq. ft. per face | — | 5 ft from sidewalk, 10 ft from road edge | — | At home occupation | — | §155-53G(5) |
| Quasi-Public Sign | — | 20 sq. ft. per face | — | 5 ft from sidewalk, 10 ft from road edge (if freestanding) | — | — | — | §155-53G(6) |
| Business Nameplate or Freestanding Sign (R-3 District, Where business is permitted) | 5 ft. | 3 sq. ft. per face | — | 5 ft from sidewalk, 10 ft from road edge | — | At business location | — | §155-53G(8) |

### B-1 District, B-1A District, B-2 District, SI-1 District, PO District, Mixed-Use District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Storefront Sign | Not higher than roofline | 50 sq. ft. | — | — | Aggregate area limits apply per building front, side, rear | Building front, sides, or rear (subject to aggregate area limits; side signs only for on-premises businesses, projecting signs on sides only if entrance door on that side) | — | §155-53H(1) |
| Awning or Canopy Sign | — | — | — | Shall not extend beyond 2 ft inside curbline | — | On awnings/canopies on building, at least 2 ft inside curbline, minimum 8 ft above grade | — | §155-53H(1)(g) |
| Projecting Sign (Flat) | — | 10 sq. ft. per face | — | 2 ft from curbline (minimum), 8 ft above grade (pedestrian), 13 ft above grade (alley/drive) | — | Projecting from building, up to 3 ft from wall, at least 2 ft from curbline. | — | §155-53H(2)(a, c-h) |
| Projecting Sign (3D) | — | 9 sq. ft. (total area, measured by largest cross-section geometry) | — | 2 ft from curbline (minimum), 8 ft above grade (pedestrian), 13 ft above grade (alley/drive) | — | Projecting from building as above. | — | §155-53H(2)(b, c-h) |
| Freestanding Sign | 18 ft. | — | — | — | 1 per building | Per building, B-1 and B-1A Districts only | — | §155-53H(3) |
| Monument Sign | 5 ft. | 30 sq. ft. per face | — | — | 1 per parcel/group (street frontage) | B-1A & PO Districts only, street frontage. Directional monument signs internal to lot may be allowed as a variance. | — | §155-53H(4) |
| Sandwich Board Sign, Sidewalk Sign, Banner (Exterior, Temporary - During Business Hours) | 5 ft. | — | 3 ft. | — | 1 per business | In front of business | — | §155-53E(5) |

## Prohibited signs in Westfield

- No digital signs are permitted.
- Billboards are prohibited.
- Signs illuminated by or containing flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving lights (except to show time and temperature) are prohibited.
- Signs representing or depicting, to any degree, official traffic signs or signals are prohibited.
- Permanent signs made of cardboard, paper, or similar nonpermanent material are prohibited.
- Signs mounted on parked vehicles, trailers, or other similar mobile advertising media are prohibited.
- Signs attached to trees, utility poles, fences, traffic signs, street corner markers, or similar are prohibited.
- Signs which emit noise, sound, or smoke are prohibited.
- Animated signs, whether by mechanical or electrical processes, including signs with banners, streamers, spinners or other paraphernalia attached to or associated with such signs, are prohibited.
- Illuminated signs on residentially zoned properties are prohibited.
- Exterior signs using neon or phosphorescent colors are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Westfield

- Signs erected and maintained pursuant to any governmental function.
- Signs, not exceeding four square feet per face, guiding traffic and parking on private property and bearing no advertising.
- Temporary signs and banners for community events and public celebrations, provided all other required approvals are obtained, placed no more than 30 days prior to event, and removed immediately after the event.
- Political signs up to 10 square feet are allowed four weeks before and one week after the polling date with property owner permission.
- Exterior sandwich signs, sidewalk signs, and banners up to five feet high by three feet wide in the B-1, B-1A, and B-2 districts during business hours, and up to three feet high by two feet wide in the R-3 district during business hours; one sign per business allowed.
- Temporary window signs and displays, provided they do not take up more than 50% of the total ground floor display window area, with permanent signage included towards the 50% calculation.
- Flags: Two flags up to three feet high by five feet wide allowed on exterior of a building during business hours.
- Temporary pennants, balloons, streamers, and other attention-getting devices for promotion of holidays or special events, subject to temporal and locational restrictions, including banners across roads (with permissions), and for real estate and similar events per §155-53E(12).
- Gasoline price signs, not exceeding one square foot per face, attached to gasoline dispenser or canopy.
- Temporary contractor signs up to 10 square feet may be posted at job site while work is being completed.
- Temporary real estate 'for sale, rent or lease' signs: one on-site sign up to nine square feet in residential districts and up to 32 square feet in business/industrial districts; one per frontage for corner lots.
- Temporary real estate open house, household sale, estate sale, auction signs up to four square feet; two directional off-premises signs and one on-site sign allowed, with time restrictions on placement and removal.
- Seasonal roadside stand signs: one on-premises sign up to 10 square feet allowed during the season when the stand is open.
- One nameplate sign not exceeding two square feet in area indicating the name and address of the occupant of a residence.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All permanent signs require a sign permit issued by the Village Code Enforcement Officer, authorized by the Planning Board, except where otherwise provided (e.g., general exemptions).
- Applications for sign permits require a scale drawing with dimensions, design, color, materials, structural details, and a location map showing building, other signs, etc.
- Once determined complete by the Code Enforcement Officer, sign permit applications are referred to the Planning Board for review and approval.
- Planning Board must find that the sign is compatible with standards, neighborhood, safety, enjoyment of public areas, and meets design guidelines before approval.
- A sign permit is not transferable without Planning Board consent.
- If the work for a permitted sign is not started within six months, the permit becomes void.
- Certain residential signs, like private driveway and parking area signs, require a sign permit from the Code Enforcement Officer, but not Planning Board approval.
- For variances from area requirements, a separate variance hearing before the Planning Board is required, with public notice and neighbor notification, and decision within 62 days after close of hearing.

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

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