# Sign Regulations in Wheatfield Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wheatfield Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/wheatfield-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/11165793#11165793)

## At a glance

Wheatfield Town, New York regulates 15 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Commercial District (C, C-1) zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 50 sq ft per sign, with a 25 ft from business/industrial lot, 50 ft from residential lot, 15 ft from right-of-way setback (Sec. §200-65A(2)(b), §200-66 (C), §200-62). Most commercial signs in Wheatfield Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Restricted-Commercial District (R-C) | 4 | 8 ft | 100 sq ft per sign | — |
| Commercial District (C, C-1) | 5 | 25 ft; lowest member (except pole) ≥ 8 ft above finished grade | 100 sq ft per sign | — |
| Industrial District (M, M-1, M-2) | 5 | 25 ft; lowest member (except pole) ≥ 8 ft above finished grade | 100 sq ft per sign | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |

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

### Commercial District (C, C-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 100 sq ft per sign | — | — | 3 | Shall not project above or beyond the ends of the building or its parapet or the highest point of the roof, and not more than one foot beyond the outside wall. | — | §200-65A(2)(a), §200-66 (C), §200-62 |
| Ground Sign | 8 ft | 50 sq ft per sign | — | 25 ft from business/industrial lot, 50 ft from residential lot, 15 ft from right-of-way | 1 | Not less than 25 ft from any adjacent business or industrial lot, 50 ft from adjacent residential lot, 15 ft from right-of-way. | — | §200-65A(2)(b), §200-66 (C), §200-62 |
| Pole Sign | 25 ft; lowest member (except pole) ≥ 8 ft above finished grade | 50 sq ft per sign | — | 50 ft from residentially zoned lot; overhangs prohibited. | 1 | Not less than 50 ft from adjacent residentially zoned lot line; not to project over right-of-way or encroach on another property. | — | §200-65A(2)(c), §200-66 (C), §200-62 |
| Canopy Sign | — | 100 sq ft per sign | — | — | 3 | On canopy; clearance ≥ 8 ft | — | §200-65A(2)(d), §200-66 (C), §200-62 |
| Electronic Message Display Sign (EMD) | — | — | — | — | 1 per parcel (or 1 per street for corner lots) | Not to direct beams or cause glare onto streets, highways, sidewalks, or adjacent premises. | — | §200-65A(2)(e), §200-67 |

### Industrial District (M, M-1, M-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 100 sq ft per sign | — | — | 2 | Shall not project above or beyond the ends of the building or its parapet or the highest point of the roof, and not more than one foot beyond the outside wall. | — | §200-65A(2)(a), §200-66 (M), §200-62 |
| Ground Sign | 8 ft | 50 sq ft per sign | — | 25 ft from business/industrial lot, 50 ft from residential lot, 15 ft from right-of-way | 1 | Not less than 25 ft from any adjacent business or industrial lot, 50 ft from adjacent residential lot, 15 ft from right-of-way. | — | §200-65A(2)(b), §200-66 (M), §200-62 |
| Pole Sign | 25 ft; lowest member (except pole) ≥ 8 ft above finished grade | 50 sq ft per sign | — | 50 ft from residentially zoned lot; overhangs prohibited. | 1 | Not less than 50 ft from adjacent residentially zoned lot line; not to project over right-of-way or encroach on another property. | — | §200-65A(2)(c), §200-66 (M), §200-65B |
| Canopy Sign | — | 100 sq ft per sign | — | — | 2 | On canopy; clearance ≥ 8 ft | — | §200-65A(2)(d), §200-66 (M), §200-62 |
| Electronic Message Display Sign (EMD) | — | — | — | — | 1 per parcel (or 1 per street for corner lots) | Not to direct beams or cause glare onto streets, highways, sidewalks, or adjacent premises. | — | §200-65A(2)(e), §200-67 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Off-Premises Business Directional Sign | — | 3 sq ft per sign | — | Minimum 1 ft from right-of-way | — | Along state highways near the intersection of the appropriate street; minimum 1 ft from right-of-way. | — | §200-62F, §200-63G(5) |
| Political Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | Minimum 10 ft from right-of-way/property line | — | Not to be affixed to fences, trees, utility poles. Not to obstruct vision or traffic. | — | §200-62I(3) |
| Architect/Engineer/Contractor Construction Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | §200-63F(4) |
| Real Estate Sale/Rent/Lease Sign | — | 12 sq ft (commercial/industrial); 3 sq ft (residential) | — | — | 1 | On lot/building to which it applies. | — | §200-63F(1) |
| Name/Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | §200-63F(3) |
| Professional Nameplate | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per professional | — | — | §200-63G(1) |
| Public/Quasi-Public Organization or Institution Sign/Bulletin Board | 6 ft | 16 sq ft | — | Min 25 ft from any lot line | 1 | Not less than 25 ft from any lot line. | — | §200-63G(3) |
| Residential Area/Subdivision Identification Sign | 8 ft | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | Major entrance to area. | — | §200-63G(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Wheatfield Town

- No signs shall be erected, altered, moved or used except in conformance with these regulations.
- No sign shall prevent the driver of a vehicle from having a clear and unobstructed view of any official sign, entrance or exit roadway, intersection or approaching or merging traffic.
- No green or red illuminated electronic message display (EMD) signs shall be located within 200 feet of a traffic signal light.
- No sign, fence, wall, hedge, shrub, planting or tree foliage which obstructs vision at elevations between three and seven feet above the street level shall be placed or maintained within the triangular area formed by two intersecting street lines and a line connecting points thereon 30 feet distant from their point of intersection.
- No sign shall attempt (or appear to attempt) to direct the movement of traffic or imitate or resemble an official sign, signal or device.
- All signs shall comply with applicable regulations of the New York State Department of Transportation.
- No signs, except such directional devices as may be required by the federal aeronautical authorities, shall be placed, inscribed or supported upon or above the highest part of the roofline.
- All signs, sign finishes, supports and electrical work shall at all times be maintained in a clean, neatly painted, free-from-all-hazards, safe and structurally sound condition and shall be maintained by replacement of defective or worn parts, faulty wiring, loose supports, braces, guys and anchors, and by painting, repainting and cleaning.
- No exterior portable or temporary signs shall be erected, used or maintained without a temporary sign permit issued by the Code Enforcement Officer (except for very limited temporary circumstances as enumerated).
- No signs erected or maintained on the window of a building shall occupy more than 30% of the area of said window.
- No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent or obstruct ingress or egress of any right-of-way, walkway, door, window or fire escape. No unofficial sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- No sign shall prevent the driver of a vehicle from having a clear and unobstructed view of any official sign, entrance or exit roadway, intersection or approaching or merging traffic.
- No sign shall be attached to a utility pole, fence or tree, except as specifically exempted for health and safety informational signs (not to exceed one square foot and one sign per 100 feet).
- For all signs, a sign permit must be obtained from the Building Department. It is unlawful to erect, construct, enlarge, move or convert any sign without obtaining a permit (except where specifically exempted).
- No sign shall be erected so as to obstruct or impair vision or traffic or create a hazard or disturbance to the health and welfare of the public.
- No unofficial sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- No sign, or portable sign, shall be placed on public rights-of-way in violation of these rules; such signs may be removed and costs assessed to violator.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wheatfield Town

- Signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function.
- Signs prohibiting trespassing.
- Integral, decorative or architectural features of buildings, except letters or trademarks.
- Signs not exceeding four square feet per face directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property and bearing no advertising.
- Signs not exceeding one square foot per face advertising the cost of motor fuel when attached to a fuel pump or service island canopy.
- A sign permit shall not be required for one sign for each building or lot advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises or part thereof, not exceeding three square feet in residential districts and 12 square feet in commercial and industrial districts.
- A sign permit shall not be required for official signs, notices or direction devices erected or maintained by federal, state, county, or local governments or agencies thereof.
- A sign permit shall not be required for one sign denoting the name and address of the occupants of the premises, not exceeding two square feet in face area.
- A sign permit shall not be required for one sign denoting the architect, engineer or contractor placed on the premises where construction, repair or renovation is in progress, not exceeding 32 square feet in face area (must be removed within 7 days after completion).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- For multiple developments (such as shopping plazas, office parks, industrial parks), a coordinated signage plan must be submitted to the Planning Board as part of the site plan review and approval process.
- For multiple developments, Planning Board must approve the coordinated signage plan prior to issuance of permits.
- Sign standards for multiple developments will be determined during the site plan review process and development of a coordinated signage plan.
- No owner, tenant, or user in multiple developments shall deviate from or use any sign not included in the approved coordinated signage plan; new occupants must also comply.
- Every application for a sign permit must be accompanied by plans drawn to scale showing various technical details and site context.
- The Planning Board may modify standards for signage in multiple developments if the signage plan meets the intent of the regulations.

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

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